1. What is GLST? Introduction to the Basics

2. 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

3. GLST 390 “Pre-Departure” o Determining Personal Goals o Understanding Cultural/ Social Characteristics of host/home site(s) o Evaluating resources about home/host culture o Defining “culture”

4. GLST 392 “In-Country” Fieldwork o “Culture Shock” o Going to the Market (& Beyond) o On being an American o Exploring cross-cultural competency o Investigating My “World” o Listening with Cross-Cultural Ears o Souvenir?

5. GLST 392 Re-Entry (done upon departure from Study Abroad site) o Capstone Prompts o Re-entry Shock o Preparing for GLST 490

6. GLST Courses Orientation GLST 390 GLST 490 “Just because you’re back in Binghamton doesn’t mean your study abroad experience is over!” GLST 392

7. Online Learning Environment (Bb)

8. blackboard.binghamton.edu Interactive Asynchronous Self-managed and Self-paced Community of Practice

9. Must do’s! Write developed responses Proof your essays Initiate discussion Converse with classmates

10. Must do’s! Be in touch – Don’t wait Keep “local” copies of course docs (or print) Make a calendar Keep organized!

11. Scheduling

12. Session Schedules Winter – GLST 390 BeginsEnds Last day of Fall term (16 December 2011) End of Winter Session (27 January 2012) Spring 2012 – GLST 392 BeginsEnds 30 January 201218 May 2012* *If your program runs longer, then dates will be adjusted

13. Making Your Own Schedule Assignment12345 Due Date12/1712/2112/281/51/10 Winter BeginsEnds 16 December27 January

14. FAQs

15. How will I know my section? Check your schedule, Bb, and emails from GLST

16. How much time per exercise? Estimated to be no more than 3 hrs from beginning to end

17. Can I do this course from my smart phone? NO!

18. Tips for Success Read Assignments Think about the issues! Journal Update your calendar

19. 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 blackboard@binghamton.edu

20. 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!

21. Attend Face-To-Face Meetings