Bridging the gap

Bridging the gap

Improving the Global Context Requirement

By Lisa Chong, Gaby Japley, Sarah Kussin, & Chase Mauro

• International Awareness

•Global Context

• Improving Global Context

•Plan for the future

International Awareness

“The recognition of differences in cultures and expectations that are

especially evident in business.”

Does the Global Context do this?

Sarah

GAPs• GAP classes will contain specific

international awareness classes, with a business aspect

• Also gives students options to select classes

• Different packages focuses on different regions

GAP #1 – China

• INTL 240/250/260 or BA 361

• CHN 152: Introduction to Chinese Popular Culture

• PS 342: Politics of China

GAP #2 – Russia

• INTL 240/250/260 or BA 361

• RUSS 240: Russian Culture

• REES 410: Post Cold War Eastern Europe

GAP #3 – Communications

• INTL 240/250/260 or BA 361

• PS 205: Introduction to International Relations

• BA 365: Cross Cultural Negotiation

Built into program• White box picture

Technical Plan• We hope to make GAPs a permanent

requirement for all LCB students by Fall 2020.

• Starting Fall 2015, GAPs will be introduced

• 2015-2016 Any student who has not started the GC requirement should be encouraged to use GAPs and etc.

Q & A

Conclusion