PSINEF450 - Internship: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Internships

Semester Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 120

Prerequisites: An A2 level of Italian language and TEFL/CELTA certification are required for the internship. Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview.

Description: 3 semester credits. The internship course for teaching English as a foreign language is offered to highly motivated students seeking future careers in the field of English language teaching within the challenging environment of a foreign culture. The internship course will immerse students within contexts involving Italian students or adults of different social and educational backgrounds. Internship topics include but are not limited to lesson planning, tutoring, language assessment, textbook selection, and can also include research duties. This internship course aims to prepare students for the professional world and features an unsalaried internship scheduled individually for a minimum of ten hours per week. Students generally serve as part-time interns from Monday through Friday, although some internships may require weekend hours. The internship enhances students’ knowledge through field experience held in a professional environment overseen by a supervisor, who regularly monitors the internship progress and the guides the student’s preparation of a final analytical report and portfolio. Placements will vary depending on the student’s language and professional skills. Main tasks: Curriculum review, lesson planning, analysis and observations of teaching activities, supporting faculty in co-delivery, coursework assessment, language teaching methodology research, final portfolio. Additional materials/Dress code: Appropriate attire required for teaching in school environments. Prerequisites: An A2 level of Italian language and TEFL/CELTA certification are required for the internship. Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview.