What is GLST?
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What is GLST?Introduction to the Basics
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What is the purpose of GLST?
• Guiding the Study Abroad Journey• Prompting your thinking• Connecting to your major• Networking with your study abroad
peers• Other goals/Outcomes
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GLST 390 “Pre-Departure”
o 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 “In-Country”
Fieldwork
o “Culture Shock”o Going to the Market (& Beyond) o On being an Americano Exploring cross-cultural competencyo Investigating My “World”o Listening with Cross-Cultural Earso Souvenir?
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GLST 392
Re-Entry (done upon departure from Study Abroad site)
o Capstone Promptso Re-entry Shocko Preparing for GLST 490
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GLST Courses
OrientationGLST 390
GLST 490
“Just because you’re back in Binghamton doesn’t mean your study abroad experience is over!”
GLST 392
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Online Learning Environment (Bb)
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blackboard.binghamton.edu
Interactive
Asynchronous
Self-managed and Self-paced
Community of Practice
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Must do’s!
Write develope
d response
s Proof your
essays
Initiate discussionConverse
with classmate
s
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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
organized!
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Scheduling
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Session Schedules
Winter – GLST 390
Begins Ends
Last day of Fall term(16 December 2011)
End of Winter Session(27 January 2012)
Spring 2012 – GLST 392
Begins Ends
30 January 2012 18 May 2012*
*If your program runs longer, then dates will be adjusted
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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
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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 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 [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