10104187Global Studies Seminar
Course Information
Description
This unique learning and travel experience gives students the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the global marketplace. Upon completion of the course and travel students will be familiar with the history, culture, social and business issues of the host country. Students will examine current trends and business practices relating to (but not limited to) management, marketing, hospitality and global strategies. Participation in this course requires travel to the host country. This experience is designed to help students develop a lifelong global mindset and to enhance abilities to communicate, work on international teams and think creatively.  
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Investigate economic, geographic, legal, political, technological, social, cultural and historical environments of host country.
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    solid historical background of host country
    explanation of the business and marketing climate of the host country
    clear depiction of the social and cultural environment in the host country
    pass the geography quiz for host country

  2. Participate and immerse in cultural environment of host country
    Assessment Strategies
    During-Seminar-Performance
    Learning Experience log / blog
    Criteria
    Actively participate in all events and activities during seminar
    Develop effective working relationship with your international group
    describe the day’s activities and your learning experience or your “AH HA moment”
    identify connections you are making from this seminar to your academic experience, life, etc.

  3. Examine current business trends/issues involving global business.

  4. Practice business management skills to work successfully in the Global Market

  5. Enhance abilities to communicate, work in teams, create, and deliver informational presentations in a cross cultural environment

  6. Build cross-cultural skills by working with students from other countries

  7. Develop a lifelong global mindset
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Photo Essay
    Criteria
    Identify, explain and examine at least 3 key lessons you learned about the world and global business.
    Create a thorough, thoughtful, well written, and insightful examination of what the seminar meant to you.
    Select 5 of your photos that, for you, represent the essence of the seminar experience.  Share the photos and explain why you selected them and what they represent

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