HON 280H Co-op Ed: International Work Experience-Honors

This is a structured program for honors students to do an international work experience through LCC and IE3 Global Internships. Living and working in another country, students gain career and intercultural skills essential in a global society. Learn more and view the application on the IE3 Global website. This honors class delves deeper into course topics and requires a high level of student motivation; the pace may be faster than non-honors courses. See the Honors Program website for information.

Credits

1-12

Prerequisite

Instructor consent. Recommended: WR 121Z readiness

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Articulate their understanding of social issues and responsibilities, multiculturalism, organizational culture, leadership styles, and sustainability in both home country
2. Observe, investigate, document and reflect upon social issues and responsibilities, multiculturalism, organizational culture, leadership styles and sustainability in an international setting
3. Demonstrate foundational workplace competencies such as reliability, responsibility, following instructions, team-work, communication skills and taking appropriate initiative
4. Articulate similarities and differences between home country and host country
5. Describe how the international work experience has influenced them personally and professionally