Course OutlineGEB 2955Immersion in Global Business - China

General Course Information

Common Course Number: GEB2955

Course Title: Immersion in Global Business - China

Prerequisite(s): GEB 1011

Co-requisite(s): None

Contact Hour Breakdown: CR 1-3 CLASS 1-3 LAB 0

Discipline: Business

Catalog Description: The objective of this course is to immerse our students in foreigncultures, giving them the opportunity to witness business activities,economic changes and social/cultural impact due to globalization. Maybe repeated for a maximum of 6 credits, but grade forgiveness cannot beapplied.

Major Topics/ Concepts/ Skills/ Issues

Trade and its Impact on foreign and domestic activity

Living standards and Cost-of-living

U.S. business activities in foreign countries

Central Bank, monetary policies, fiscal policies

Marketing and Advertisement

Import/Export and Product Quality Control standards

Culture, Society and Education

Major Learning Outcomes with Evidence, Core Competencies and Indicators

Each student will have an understanding of how to identify key components of globalization and itsimpact on standard of living.

Corresponding Evidence of Learning

Student will be able to Describe observations and participate in discussions with their counterparts about the impact tradehas on international economies and domestic activity.

Core Competency: Think

Indicators Assessments

draw well-supported conclusions Essay less than 1000 wordsJournal

Core Competency: Value

Indicators Assessments

recognize values as expressed in attitudes, choices, andcommitments

Group presentationJournal

Core Competency: Communicate

Indicators Assessments

employ methods of communication appropriate to youraudience and purpose

Focus groupOral examination

Each student will have an understanding of American Business operations in foreign Countries.

Corresponding Evidence of Learning

Student will be able to Present through writing exercises their observations, experiences and assigned tasks how AmericanBusiness activities impact emerging markets.

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Core Competency: Think

Indicators Assessments

integrate ideas and values from different disciplinesdraw well-supported conclusionsrevise conclusions consistent with new observations,

interpretations, or reasons

Essay less than 1000 words

Core Competency: Value

Indicators Assessments

articulate a considered and self-determined set of values Group presentationGroup debriefing

Core Competency: Communicate

Indicators Assessments

employ methods of communication appropriate to youraudience and purpose

Focus groupCompare and contrast

Each student will compare and contrast marketing and advertising concepts used in foreigncountries.

Corresponding Evidence of Learning

Student will be able to Describe their observations of marketing and advertising techniques used in foreign countries andcompare and contrast similarities/differences through formative and summative assessments.

Core Competency: Think

Indicators Assessments

draw well-supported conclusions Focus group

Core Competency: Value

Indicators Assessments

evaluate your own and others values from individual,cultural, and global perspectives

Performance or DemonstrationSelf asessement

Core Competency: Communicate

Indicators Assessments

evaluate the effectiveness of your own and others'communication

Focus group

Each student will have understanding of international business activities.

Corresponding Evidence of Learning

Student will be able to Formulate and analyze their opinions on international business activities based on in country lecturesand immersion through oral and written presentations.

Core Competency: Think

Indicators Assessments

analyze data, ideas, patterns, principles, perspectives Essay less than 1000 words

Core Competency: Value

Indicators Assessments

recognize values as expressed in attitudes, choices, andcommitments

Core Competency: Communicate

Indicators Assessments

employ methods of communication appropriate to youraudience and purpose

Essay less than 1000 words

Each student will have an understanding, appreciation and recognition of key cultural differencesbetween foreign countries and the U.S.A.

Corresponding Evidence of Learning

Student will be able to Discuss and interact with others about the cultural differences between foreign countries and theU.S.A. by creating a learning module with rubric to present to the class.

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Core Competency: Think

Indicators Assessments

revise conclusions consistent with new observations,interpretations, or reasons

Individual debriefing

Core Competency: Value

Indicators Assessments

evaluate your own and others values from individual,cultural, and global perspectives

Focus group

Core Competency: Communicate

Indicators Assessments

employ methods of communication appropriate to youraudience and purpose

Group debriefing

Shared Assessment(s) in this Course

Group debriefing

Group presentations

Focus Group

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