INCL 311 Intercultural Experience
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

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This course is required for completion of the Intercultural Studies major. (All students receiving credit for the course must complete INCL 211 and must submit a proposal and complete all other requirements. Those in the Houghton in Tanzania program DO NOT need to complete a formal proposal, but will be submit goals as part of the program.) The proposal must be submitted to the your On-Campus Mentor at least four weeks before the end of the semester prior to the experience or preferably during the taking of INCL 211. (See INCL 311 Requirements Sheet.)

GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL

1. Deadline - The proposal must be submitted four weeks before the end of regular classes (not counting Final Exams) the semester prior to the experience. Due to complex arrangements often required, it is recommended to submit this proposal during INCL 211. Approval must be secured from the Intercultural Studies Evaluation Committee before you leave for your experience. Without prior approval, no credit will be granted for cross-cultural experiences.


2. Two copies - Submit two copies of your neatly formatted proposal to your On-Campus Mentor in the program.


3. Contents - The Proposal shall include:
   • TYPE OF EXPERIENCE - Name the program or experience and its location. State whether this is a formal study program, an internship or special arrangement. Describe the nature of the program briefly, noting the cultural benefits, service or internship arrangements, home-stay etc. Especially in the case of special arrangement, specify how requirements will be met. (See requirements)
   • OVERVIEW - Provide a short opening essay stating how you envision this experience will connect with your future career and service interests or your preparation and training, including concentration or other factors. Explain briefly why this program or site is particularly fitting. Identify previous connections, courses, and experiences that have prepared you for this cross-cultural experience.
     
   • COURSES - Specify the courses and credits you expect to take if this is a formal program of study, especially noting those that are unusual or not related to intercultural studies. Even if not a formal program, specify if LANGUAGE requirement is part of this experience.
     
   • ON-SITE SUPERVISOR -  Name the On-Site Supervisor and how he/she may be contacted. State titles, roles, credentials and/or relationships of the supervisor. Before you submit this proposal you are required to make contact with your On-Site Supervisor and advise them of what we are expecting: 1) regular meetings, 2) debriefing of your experience and stated goals, and 3) letter of evaluation regarding your cooperation, adjustment, and cooperation toward achieving the projected goals.
     
   • GOALS -  List several key personal goals to be achieved during in this experience.  Consider your special interests, your academic concentration, and both your personal growth and academic and career desires. If language learning is desired, include this. These preliminary goals should be helpful in both self and supervisory evaluation.  (Note: you are expected to share these goals with your both your on-site and Houghton supervisor. These goals should early on appear in the journal may be revised in light of experience realities with the On-Site Supervisor early in the program.