10145120Global Entrepreneurship, Italy
Course Information
Description
This course will be offered with the option of 1 or 3 credits. It will have a research component both prior to and after the 10 day trip to Italy.There will be appointments with a variety of industry professionals including, but not limited to, entrepreneurs, professors and independent business owners. There will be several appointments to gain a further understanding of the culture. A final reflection integrating the experience and research will cap off the course.
Total Credits
Course Competencies
  1. Cultural Awareness: Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to other cultures’ norms, practices and actions while at the same time recognizing, acknowledging and appreciating individual differences.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion
    Criteria
    define cultural norms and differences between Italian culture and American culture
    identify assumptions about culture based on an American perspective
    describe influences of Italian and American culture on business practice

  2. Intercultural Communications: Communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse peoples in intercultural teams and work groups.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion
    Criteria
    identify appropriate and non-appropriate modes of communication in Italian Culture
    demonstrate appropriate communication while interacting with others
    describe effective methods of communication relevant to business in Italy
    compare communication differences between Italian and American business people

  3. International Travel: Exhibit preparedness/readiness for international travel, including the abilities to assess and respond to health and safety risks and adapt to unpredictable situations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion
    Criteria
    define what risks may present themselves while traveling internationally
    describe how best to respond to health and safety concerns while abroad
    explain contingency plan procedure in regards to travel to and from the US and Italy

  4. Global Citizenship: Recognize self as a part of global culture by demonstrating awareness of the interdependence of global systems, understanding how the United States may be perceived worldwide, solving problems with multiple perspectives and variables, and making globally responsible decisions.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion
    Criteria
    identify roles and responsibilities as a global citizen representing the United States while abroad
    identify cultural biases in regards to behavior demonstrated by Americans vs Italians
    discuss the differences between appropriate on non-appropriate behaviors while traveling in Italy

  5. Global Work Skills: Apply global perspectives to the workplace through the use of appropriate technology for international communication, the ability to collaborate with diverse co-workers, and the ability to adapt to variances between cultures in occupational processes, procedures and practices, and through recognizing the impact of the global economy on various occupations and professions.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion
    Criteria
    justify the use of most common technologies used in Italian commerce
    describe how Italian commerce perspectives may or may not apply to American commerce practice
    define difference in commerce practice between American and Italy
    explain the general impact global commerce has on both Italian and American economies

This Outline is under development.