International Internship in Malta: Global Citizenship  - June 2012 (0 – 2 credits)

The internship uses Malta, an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, to explore global citizenship, develop cross-cultural skills, and contribute to efforts to resettle African refugees seeking asylum in Europe and North America.

Students will experience what it means to be a citizen of the world and develop useful skills through:

• Regular interactions with residents of at least one refugee center in Malta, teaching English to African refugees, and engaging with them through formal gatherings and activities, such as pick-up soccer (60%)

• Presentations by experts in Malta on refugees and migration, including professors of law, history, anthropology, and social work from the University of Malta (10%)

• Field trips to explore place and Maltese identity (10%)

• Discussions (10%)

• Readings (10%)

Internship Sponsor

Luther College Center for Ethics and Public Life, Professor John Moeller, Director

Internship Site Supervisor in Malta

Professor Deborah Norland, Luther College

This internship is especially well suited for students with an interest in foreign policy, global issues, international studies, immigration law, cross-cultural communication, and teaching English to speakers of other languages. The internship is open to all majors, but will be of particular relevance for students majoring in political science, economics, anthropology, education, and interdisciplinary fields such as African studies and international studies.

Cost Information

The International Internship in Malta: Global Citizenship program is an off-campus program administered by the Luther College Center for Global Learning. We welcome applications from Luther students and from students at participating ACM colleges.

Campus policies regarding payment for summer programs are often different than for programs taking place during the academic year. In most cases, financial aid will not apply, and students will pay educational and program costs directly to Luther College.

Students should check with their Off-Campus Studies Office and their Financial Aid Office to confirm their college policies regarding payment for summer programs because additional campus fees may apply, and financial aid may or may not be available.

2012 Summer Costs

* A $200 non-refundable deposit will be charged shortly after time of acceptance into the program. This deposit secures a place in the program; it will be applied toward the program fee.

Estimate of Additional Out-of-Pocket Expenses

A Note About Housing and Food

Students will live in a spacious, furnished flat in Sliema, Malta, within two blocks of the Mediterranean Sea. The program director lives in an adjacent flat. Meals are prepared by the group in the flat’s kitchen; the cost of food is already included in the program fee listed above. Bed linens, pillows, and towels are provided. The flat includes wireless Internet access.

Internship Credit for Luther Students

Luther students who elect the 0-credit option will pay program costs only. In addition to program costs, students electing to take the internship for credit will pay $620 for 1 credit, and $1,240 for 2 credits. Luther students need to see Jim Arthur in the Career Center if they would like to enroll for credit.

For purposes of awarding internship credit, the guidelines are as follows:

1 credit internship = 40 contact hours

2 credit internship = 80 contact hours

Application Deadline

Applications are due 15 January 2012 to the Luther College Center for Global Learning. Application for International Internship in Malta

Enrollment

Enrollment is limited to 8

Summer 2012 Program Dates

June 4 – June 29, 2012

 For additional information, contact the Center for Global learning at global@luther.edu.