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