What is GLST?Introduction to the Basics

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

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”

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?

GLST 392

Re-Entry (done upon departure from Study Abroad site)

o Capstone Promptso Re-entry Shocko Preparing for GLST 490

GLST Courses

OrientationGLST 390

GLST 490

“Just because you’re back in Binghamton doesn’t mean your study abroad experience is over!”

GLST 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 discussionConverse

with classmate

s

Must do’s!

Be in touch – Don’t wait Keep

“local” copies of

course docs(or print)

Make a calendar Keep

organized!

Scheduling

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

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 [email protected]

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