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Art History Internship
During the summer terms, art history majors and qualified non-majors are eligible to apply for an internship with the Michael C. Carlos Museum, the High Museum of Art, commercial art galleries, architectural firms, and other art- and architecture-related organizations. Students must consult with an internship adviser. Internships may carry academic credit. The students' work is supervised by personnel of the cooperating institutions and agencies. The department will attempt to facilitate any reasonable internship in Atlanta and, if plausible, in other places as well. For questions about the Art History Internship Program, contact professor Sarah McPhee at smcphee@emory.edu.

Journalism 488-02F: Science Journalism,
Kris Wilson
May 19-23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Daily, Credit, 1 hr.
Writing about science and medicine with accuracy and eloquence is a challenging task that requires both development of specific skills and sensitivity to the popular audience. This intensive one-week workshop will explore the process of science-medical writing and will dissect and discuss daily journalism, essays, magazine stories and books. Advance preparation and active participation in class are essential. Students should be prepared to write during the workshop week and to discuss their writing in a one-hour private consultation with the instructor. For more information, see www.journalism.emory.edu.

Journalism 488: Science Writing for Research,
Richard Rothenberg
JRNL 488-00F, May 19-23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Daily, Credit, 1 hr.
JRNL 488-01F, May 19-23, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Daily, Credit, 1 hr.
This intensive one-week workshop is for scientists desiring to write powerfully and effectively for research journals. The course will use lecture, class discussion, writing exercises, and individual sessions with participants to present the principles of writing about scientific research. Since writing for scientific journals is the equivalent of learning a particular dialect, the emphasis will be on linguistic constructs to write clearly and precisely and on journal formats to meet strict publication requirements. Substantial time will be spent on types of scientific submissions and form and content requirements of different journals. Students will learn to transform a protocol into a paper, edit others’ materials and use web-based resources. Contact the Journalism Program www.journalism.emory.edu at 404-712-8455 for enrollment information.

Linguistics 497R (6 credits)
College-Level and Advanced English Language Skills for Non-native Speakers,
Jane O’Connor
This intensive two-part course is designed for non-native speakers, entering or already enrolled in college, who wish to improve their English language skills. Part A: “Academic Integrated Skills” will build effective reading, listening, speaking and general and content specific English vocabulary through the use of college-level materials. Part B: “Academic Writing and Grammar” will focus on the fundamentals of good essay writing whilst improving advanced grammatical knowledge. These two courses are designed to be taken together. Classes will be highly interactive and challenge students to perform in materials specifically designed for advanced language instruction in college and beyond. Afternoon lab activities using multimedia software are provided to increase power and fluency in receptive and expressive English language skills. Some cultural experiences and explorations will allow participants to apply these skills in natural settings.

Political Science Internship
The political science internship program provides students with an opportunity to combine academic training with field experience. The program stresses the interdependence of the University and the community. Students engage in service/learning experiences designed to supplement and enrich their educational programs through active participation in the governmental process. Currently, the Department of Political Science awards credit to student interns in a wide variety of agencies and offices in state and local government. The students usually serve in a research capacity for the assigned agency. Every attempt is made to match students' interests with agency needs. Students attend seminars to discuss the work they are doing and to relate it to academic studies and findings. Depending upon the nature of the internship, students may earn four to twelve credits in Political Science 496 for a departmentally approved internship. For further details, write professor J. Judd Owen, Department of Political Science, Emory University, Atlanta GA 30322 or send email to him at jjowen@emory.edu.