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What is GLST?. Introduction to the Basics. What is the purpose of GLST?. Guiding your i nternational study experience Prompting your thinking Connecting to your major Networking with your peers Other goals/Outcomes. GLST 390 Intro to Cross-Cultural Experiences.
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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 Determining Personal Goals Understanding Cultural/ Social Characteristics of host/home site(s) Evaluating resources about home/host culture Defining “culture”
GLST 392 Cross-Cultural Immersion “Culture Shock” Going to the Market (& Beyond) On being an “American” Exploring cross-cultural competency Investigating My “World” Listening with Cross-Cultural Ears Souvenir? Capstone Prompts Re-entry Shock Preparing for GLST 490
GLST Courses GLST 392
blackboard.binghamton.edu Interactive Asynchronous Self-managed and Self-paced Community of Practice
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
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!