Publication Date
3-1-2004
Abstract
Most universities regard internships as key elements in the development of strong programs in foreign language and international trade education. However, it is widely recognized that a successful internship program is difficult to establish and even more difficult to sustain. This article describes the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s foreign language international trade internship program and outlines the process the author used to establish it locally in year one and expand it to an international program in year two. The Business and International Education Office (BIE) of the U.S. Department of Education considers our program to be a model, and the author believes that it has value for both beginning and experienced foreign language international trade educators. The article describes the creation and development of a model that other interested educators can realistically duplicate for the benefit of their university communities.
Recommended Citation
Abernethy, Sharron Gray
(2004)
"Building Bridges for International Internships,"
Dimensions: Vol. 39, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dimensions/vol39/iss1/8