bridging the gap improving the global context requirement by lisa chong, gaby japley, sarah kussin,...
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Bridging the gap
Improving the Global Context Requirement
By Lisa Chong, Gaby Japley, Sarah Kussin, & Chase Mauro
International Awareness
“The recognition of differences in cultures and expectations that are
especially evident in business.”
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
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.