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Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies Policies and Services
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- • limited to freshman and sophomore majoring in communication & rhetorical studies who have not yet completed the core.
- students are not eligible to register for the internship until the end of their first year at Syracuse.
- limited to one academic credit per individual internship experience.
- individual students are limited to a total of three (3) one-credit internship experience(s).
- the internship must be registered with SUIP and must follow the guidelines established by that program.
- a faculty member from the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies must serve as the faculty sponsor.
- the student must write a daily journal linking observations of communication behavior in the workplace to concepts and theories discussed in previous Communication & Rhetorical Studies classes (or an equivalent assignment appropriate to the job responsibilities of the internship.
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A variable-credit internship is a work experience monitored by an on-site supervisor as well as a faculty sponsor in which the student applies and analyzes communication theory and skills. The following constraints apply to department-sponsored internships:
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All internship credits are counted toward the student’s 30 credits of General Electives. They do not count as CRS credits.
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Students may serve as undergraduate teaching assistants for designated Communication & Rhetorical Studies courses or function in specified responsibilities such as CRS ambassadors. Unlike internships, these are administered through the department. These courses require the approval of the course director who stipulates the assignments and responsibilities of the undergraduate teaching assistant or similar responsibilities. These courses are normally for three (3) credits and are graded "A-F." Specific requirements are set by the course director. Students must complete a form for "Experience Credit" available through the secretary in 100 Sims. A student may not enroll for CRS 470 without prior approval by the course director.
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Independent studies are individually negotiated courses of study which address specific subject material not available through the regular curriculum. An independent study/directed readings may not normally be taken to cover the same material available through an existing class. The following procedures apply to proposals for independent study/directed readings:
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Every major in the Department is linked to a particular faculty member for advising purposes. In addition, peer advisors, teaching assistants, other faculty, and the chair of the department are available to discuss important issues related to your plan of study. Each freshman is encouraged to develop a special relationship with his or her advisor, as the first year requires the most significant adjustments. It would not be unusual to meet with your advisor four or five times during your first semester at S.U. If you do not know who your advisor is, you should call the main office to find out.
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If you're like most students, you probably wish that faculty members were available around the clock to advise you as the need arises. What you may not realize is that faculty members' teaching activities (designing courses, preparing and delivering lectures, marking papers and exams, and advising students) make up only part of a university professor's responsibilities. In addition to teaching, professors are expected to: 1) provide extensive "service" to the University and the profession, and 2) produce new knowledge by actively engaging in research. As part of their service requirements, faculty serve on departmental and university committees, help administrate professional organizations, and serve as advisors to student organizations. As part of research, faculty members write and deliver conference papers at regional and national conventions and write articles and books. To keep up with new developments in their field, they spend many hours per week reading journals and books and interacting with colleagues at other universities. All of these activities enrich the instructional process, but they also take a great deal of time. While faculty members generally enjoy spending time with students, they often do not have the luxury of spending many hours per week in conference with students. For these reasons, faculty set aside "office hours" during which any student can drop in to discuss problems or concerns. Office hours are posted outside each faculty member's office and are listed in the main office. Please try to see your advisor and other faculty members during their office hours if at all possible. When this is not possible, make an appointment to speak to him or her at a mutually agreeable time. You may also leave a message in the professor's mailbox or email your faculty advisor. It is a good idea to leave a phone number where you can be reached. The faculty member will try to reach you in a timely manner. If you follow the procedure above and are repeatedly unable to contact a faculty member, please inform the chair.
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Teaching Assistants are graduate students who teach recitation sections of large, introductory lecture courses and perform other duties for the department. Like faculty, they play several roles. They are full-time students who, like you, must study, take exams, and write papers in addition to their teaching responsibilities. They are good sources of information about departmental activities/policies, but we ask that you respect their time as well. Contact them during their posted office hours whenever possible.
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Every freshmen is assigned a peer advisor, an upperclassman in the same major, and prior to entering school in the fall semester. This person can be especially helpful during the first few weeks of the semester, but the function of a peer advisor is to help new students throughout the first year. This means that you may consult your peer advisor about course options, study habits, and other academic or social concerns. You should keep this person's name and phone number in a handy location.
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The Department Chairperson is available when you have concerns that cannot be resolved through other means or when you want to make a suggestion or volunteer to assist in departmental functions. You will need the Chair’s signature on several forms. Please see the departmental secretary to schedule an appointment or to leave the form for the chair’s signature.
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