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What is GLST?Introduction to the Basics
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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
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GLST 390 Intro to Cross-Cultural Experienceso Determining Personal Goalso Understanding Cultural/ Social Characteristics of
host/home site(s)o Evaluating resources about home/host cultureo Defining “culture”
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GLST 392 Cross-Cultural Immersiono “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
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GLST Courses
OrientationGLST 390
GLST 490GLST 392
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Online Learning Environment (Bb)
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blackboard.binghamton.edu
InteractiveAsynchronous
Self-managed and Self-paced Community of
Practice
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Must do’s!
Write develope
d response
s
Proof your essays
Initiate discussion
Converse with
classmates
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Must do’s!
Be in touch – Don’t wait
Keep “local”
copies of course docs
(or print)
Make a calendar
Keep organize
d!
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Scheduling
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Session SchedulesGLST 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 IIGLST 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
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Making Your Own Schedule
Assignment 1 2 3 4 5Due Date 12/17 12/21 12/28 1/5 1/10
WinterBegins Ends16 December 27 January
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FAQs
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How will I know my section?
• Check your schedule, Bb, and emails from GLST
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How much time per exercise?
Estimated to be no more than 3 hrs from beginning to end
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Can I do this course from my smart phone?
NO!
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Tips for Success
Read Assignmen
ts
Think about the
issues!
JournalUpdate
your calendar
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Technology TipsPlan 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 [email protected]
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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!
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Attend Face-To-Face Meetings