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What is GLST?Introduction to the Basics
What is the purpose of GLST?
• Guiding your international study experience
• Prompting your thinking• Connecting to your major• Networking with your peers• Other goals/Outcomes
GLST 390 Intro to Cross-Cultural Experiences
o Determining Personal Goalso Understanding Cultural/ Social Characteristics of
host/home site(s)o Evaluating resources about home/host cultureo Defining “culture”
GLST 392 Cross-Cultural Immersion
o “Culture Shock”o Going to the Market (& Beyond) o On being an “American”o Exploring cross-cultural competencyo Investigating My “World”o Listening with Cross-Cultural Earso Souvenir?o Capstone Promptso Re-entry Shocko Preparing for GLST 490
GLST Courses
OrientationGLST 390
GLST 490GLST 392
Online Learning Environment (Bb)
blackboard.binghamton.edu
Interactive
Asynchronous
Self-managed and Self-paced
Community of Practice
Must do’s!
Write develope
d response
s
Proof your essays
Initiate discussion
Converse with
classmates
Must do’s!
Be in touch – Don’t wait
Keep “local”
copies of course docs
(or print)
Make a calendar
Keep organize
d!
Scheduling
Session Schedules
GLST 390
If you’re a summer study abroad student, you’ll take GLST 390 in Sum I
If you’re an international student, or you are studying abroad for Fall or Spring, you’ll take
GLST 390 in Sum II
GLST 392
If you’re a summer study abroad student, you’ll take GLST 392 in Sum II
If you’re an international student, or you are studying abroad for Fall or Spring, you’ll take
GLST 392 in Fall or Spring
Making Your Own Schedule
Assignment 1 2 3 4 5
Due Date 12/17 12/21 12/28 1/5 1/10
Winter
Begins Ends
16 December 27 January
FAQs
How will I know my section?
• Check your schedule, Bb, and emails from GLST
How much time per exercise?
Estimated to be no more than 3 hrs from beginning to end
Can I do this course from my smart phone?
NO!
Tips for Success
Read Assignmen
ts
Think about the
issues!
JournalUpdate
your calendar
Technology Tips
Plan Ahead
• Internet is not always as accessible as in Binghamton (U.S.) You may have to plan computer/internet time
Use Your BU Resources
• If you have technology issues, let your instructor know, or contact Bb support directly at blackboard@binghamton.edu
Our Syllabus is Our Contract
• The course syllabus spells out the instructor’s expectations of the student
• And what students can expect from the instructor
• Assignments• Grading policies
• Pre-Departure Agreement– http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/THHB9CL– Digital Signature required!
Attend Face-To-Face Meetings
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