The JapanLab internship
The internship is the engine of the JapanLab experience. Below you will find some common questions about the internship.
Do I get course credit for the internship?
Yes! You will receive both course credit and a grade. The actual internship varies depending on which College you’re in.
I’m in the College of Liberal Arts. What do I do?
You will sign up for a COLA internship in digital humanities via registration for LA 320wb required (3 hours of credit and letter grade that counts toward GPA). The expectation is that you will work for 10 hours a week on these projects. Basically you register interest and then the Faculty Coordinator does so as well. You should submit a Qualtrics form (part 1), then both the faculty member and the student would sign the learning agreement (part 2) via DocuSign.
I’m in the College of Fine Arts. What do I do?
You will sign up for a CoFA internship via registration for FA 340, which requires that students complete 150 hours during the semester. You will receive 3 hours of credit and a letter grade that counts toward your GPA. After contacting your academic advisor, you should submit a Qualtrics form on the Career Services website (part 1), then both the JapanLab mentor and the student sign a learning agreement (part 2) via DocuSign.
I’m in the College of Natural Sciences. What do I do?
You will complete a CNS internship via registration for NSC 322 (3 hours of credit, pass/fail). The expectation is that you will work for 10 hours a week on these projects. In terms of application procedure, first, let your JapanLab mentor know you need a PDF offer letter. Then, you apply through Handshake, with instructions available under “Process” on the Internship page. Once Career Services approves the internship, they will allow you to register for the course.
I’m in the Moody College of Communicaton. What do I do?
For students in the Moody College of Communication, your internship will depend upon your major. You should use the Internship Course Selection tool to find the correct course, and follow instructions to apply for it. JapanLab’s faculty mentors can work with both pass/fail and letter grade internship courses. The deadline is in the first week of classes, so it’s best to begin the process early.
Is there a lab space?
Yes - we have a lab with four computers and a printer. It’s small but cozy. The location is Garrison 3.102. Your Faculty Coordinator can arrange a key letter for you so you can access the room at any point. The equipment is expensive so please treat it with care
JapanLab interns have a unique experience working closely with faculty on extended projects
How will my grade be determined?
The key outcome for the semester will be the project that you work on. These can take many different forms and you can see some of the projects above. In addition you will be required to complete some small assignments by the Liberal Arts internship team. These are extremely straightforward. The grade will be determined by feedback from the Faculty Coordinator but all students so far have received excellent grades.
What will I do in the actual internship?
It depends on the project but generally you will be assigned a role with clear expectations. You will work collaboratively with your team members and with the Faculty Coordinator.
What happens at the end of the semester?
We will host a JapanLab expo at the end of the semester to showcase your projects. You can see images of the last expo above. Your projects are intended as public facing resources. When completed, they will be distributed for use in Japanese history classrooms but also for the general public.