Proseminar in Professional Issues in Language and Human Technology

Catalog description

This 3 credit course is designed to prepare students from disciplines in the language sciences and technological sciences for careers founded on principles of transdisciplinary research and collaboration. Application of these principles focuses on the integration of linguistic diversity in the design of human-centered technology. The course takes a holistic approach, recognizing that personal and professional development are intertwined. Students will engage with multimedia sources as well as more traditional academic writings. Guest speakers from within and outside Penn State will provide students with varied perspectives and expertise. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to create a plan for engagement in transdisciplinary team science; compare career paths in different academic and non-academic institutions; describe steps in preparation for the job search process and create materials; compose science communication for a variety of audiences; plan how to benefit from mentoring and how to be a good mentor; evaluate professional ethics in a broad range of settings; apply principles of intellectual property and entrepreneurship to a business proposal; discuss how to maintain mental health, manage stress, and maintain work-life balance; and interpret and apply principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility with an emphasis on linguistic diversity.