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Blended learning is the integration of different learning environments: mainly
the online format with the face-to-face format, but may also include mobile
learning. Blended learning, also referred to as hybrid learning, relies on both
the advantages of digital/technology innovation and the methods of face-toface instruction. At Moser College, we use blended learning by combining
asynchronous online classroom sessions with a face-to-face classroom
environment. We alternate between the online session and the face-to-face
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The Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education
A Benedictine Education
Based on the Rules of Saint Benedict, a Benedictine
Education is based on the Benedictine Wisdom
Tradition that sets as its goals the transformation of the
Human mind AND Heart and has at its foundation “The
Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education”.
The Ten Hallmarks
Each academic year Moser College will be celebrating
two of the Hallmarks. This academic year 2011-2012,
the Hallmarks Stability and Stewardship have been
chosen. The ten hallmarks are:
1. Love of Christ and Neighbor
2. Prayer: a Life marked by liturgy, lection and
Mindfulness
3. Stability: commitment to the daily life of this place,
its heritage and tradition
4. Conversatio: the way of formation and
transformation
5. Obedience: a commitment to listening and
consequent action
6. Discipline: a way toward learning and freedom
7. Humility: knowledge of self in relation to God,
others and creation
8. Stewardship: responsible use of creation, culture
and the arts
9. Hospitality: openness to others
10. Community: call to serve the common good
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Student Expectations
Expectations of Students
In order to get the maximum use of the time available, it is expected that you
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Read the material to be covered in the class and complete required
assignments prior to attending the class/session;
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Arrive/login to class/session prepared to participate actively;
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Be prepared to actively participate in the collaborative activities of each
class/session; and
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Always feel free to seek additional help from the instructor when the need
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Attendance Policy
Students may not miss more than 25% of the live classroom sessions. Doing so
will result in an F for the course.
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Submission of Work
All assignments are to be submitted into Desire 2 Learn (D2L) unless otherwise noted by instructor.
Assignments must be submitted by due date. Any assigned work submitted late for any unexcused
reason will receive a lowered grade. Please refer to your instructor’s late work policy located in D2L.
In the event that you miss an examination for due cause, arrangements must be made with the
instructor for a make-up examination. Important criteria concerning the submission of work:
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Make-up examinations may differ from the original class examination.
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Per University policy, assignments cannot be accepted by an instructor after the last day of the course.
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Only discussions threads posted by 11:59 pm CST on the due date will count for grading purposes.
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About Netiquette
What is Netiquette?
"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and refers to the set of practices which help to make the online
experiences pleasant for all involved. As you might expect, netiquette, like other forms of etiquette, is about
courtesy, manners, codes of behavior, protocols and respect. Netiquette primarily focuses on how we interact with
one another online, by being aware of: our use of language, others’ cultural background, conventional norms, and
other behaviors. Below you will find guidelines concerning the basics of online interaction. If it isn’t something you
would say or do in the face-to-face classroom, it is probably inappropriate in the online class as well.
Netiquette Basics
1. Follow the Golden Rule (“One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself”)
2. Be ethical, fair, tolerant and mindful of others – avoid stereotyping, judgment and prejudice
3. Know the boundaries of particular cyberspaces – what is acceptable in a text or chatroom with friends may
not be appropriate in a classroom or in an online conversation with an instructor
4. Respect the time of others by: 1) using descriptive subject lines, 2) resizing images for the web, 3) providing
links instead of copying and pasting content, 5) using white space by inserting blank lines between paragraphs
and headers and 6) limiting your use of attachments
5. Copy the minimum number of people – it is tempting to send “email” or “message blasts” because it is easier
for the poster, but it is not easier for the reader
Inappropriate Online Usage
1. Avoid “flaming” – flaming is sending offensive, insulting or criticizing messages. This happens more often
online then in face-to-face interaction, because there is an illusion of anonymity.
2. Flaming is neither productive nor appropriate for the learning environment
3. Always avoid flaming when it comes to content and opinions, but also avoid it when it comes to grammar,
punctuation and spelling corrections
4. Avoid using CAPS if possible and never type messages in ALL CAPS – this is considered yelling and is often
seen as a form of aggression
5. Use emoticons ( :) , :( , :-) ) sparingly and avoid the use of JK, BRB, LOL and other text language
Confidentiality and Privacy
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Email, messaging and posting are forms of written record and are just as permanent as a letter or document
Do not publicize your own or others’ personal information (such as email, phone numbers, last names etc.)
Respect copyright and cite any and all sources
Do not expect that your communications are private, instead assume all communications are public
For more information please review Netiquette by Virginia Shea
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Individual Development and Educational Assessment
IDEA Objectives
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Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team.
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Developing creative capacities (writing, inventing, designing,
performing in art, music, drama, etc.)
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Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/
cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.)
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Developing skill in expressing oneself orally or in writing.
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Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or
solving problems.
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Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal
values.
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Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and
points of view.
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Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and
seeking answers.
IDEA Description
The IDEA student survey focuses on the instructor’s learning objectives for the course and on the
progress each student made toward achieving those objectives. By answering thoughtfully and
honestly, your ratings and comments will be much more helpful – to the instructor, the department
chair, and the dean of the college. As students, you should also know that student ratings and
comments have been used to help evaluate courses and to improve the educational experience at
Benedictine University. The appropriate standard of conduct with respect to student surveys is
thoughtful comments and constructive criticism – respectfully communicated.
A Focus on Learning
“The IDEA Student Ratings system looks at instruction in terms of its endgame. Rather than
emphasizing teaching style or personality, the IDEA system focuses on student learning and the
methods used to facilitate it.” – from the IDEA website: www.theideacenter.org/node/5
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Student Evening Course Overview
Course Description
MBA 539 -- International Business selected readings in international business will be covered. Topics
include culture, geography, politics, foreign direct investment, supply chain management, monetary
systems, foreign exchange markets, and political risk management. Current topics in international
business will be covered.
Course Materials
Required Textbook and Materials
Hill, C. W. L. (2014). Global Business Today (8th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
ISBN-13: 978-007-811262-1
Suggested Course Materials
Friedman, T. L. (2006). The World is Flat: A brief history of the twenty-first century. London, England:
Penguin Books
ISBN -13: 9780141034898
Technological Computer Requirements
Students in the Blended program will need: High-speed Internet access; a sound card and speakers;
Windows XP (minimum)/Windows 7 (recommended) or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher; and Firefox 3.6 or
higher. It is also highly recommended that students have access to a microphone or webcam for
optional audio/videoconferencing.
Discussion Forum Guidelines
The Course Grading Scale
A
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4.00
90 - 100%
EXCELLENT
B
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3.00
80 – 89%
GOOD
C
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2.00
70 – 79%
SATISFACTORY
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60 – 69%
PASS
F
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0.00
BELOW 60%
FAIL
I
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INC
INCOMPLETE
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make a post to each discussion question for that
week by day 4 of each week and respond to at least
two other postings by the end of the week. Individual
Posts are worth up to 5 points and the total
Response Posts are worth up to 5 points total. Each
discussion will total up to 10 points.
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Wk
1A
Learning Objective
Assignment
Pts
•Describe the changing nature of the global
economy.
Instructor provides overview of course and assignments
•Individual Assignment: Case study Essay 3-5 pages on question #2,3,4,
page 35
10 pts
•Discuss the main causes of globalization in a
written context and face-to face
Evaluate how the process of globalization is creating
opportunities and challenges for business managers,
in country organizations and local citizens.
•In-class Activity: Chap 1, Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 1,2,3
page 34
Engage collaboration among students and team
•Encourage students to form teams for course assignments.
10 pts
Written Team assignment 3 pages
PBL Step 1: Introduce the Problem page 34-35
1B
Apply the International Business material in chapters
1-2.
Read Hill chapters 1 and 2
• Written assignment- What is the impact of innovation and
entrepreneurship as engines of growth in emerging markets?
•Discussion Post –Globalization-Impact on the world
10 pts
Explain what is meant by the term “culture of a
society”.
Review Hill Chapters 3, 4, 5
(pg 61-147)
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 3, 4 and 5
page 119.
•Individual Assignment: Write a 1 page short response from page 119
Case discussion Questions 1,2 and 3 and submit Drop Box
10pts
Demonstrate an appreciation for the economic and
business implications of cultural change.
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 4 and 5 page
119.
Recognize how the economic systems of countries
differ.
2A
Quiz
25 pts
Engage collaboration among students and team
10pts
Written Team assignment 3 pages
PBL Step 2
about Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Learning Objective
Assignment
Pts
2B
Describe how transition economies are moving
towards market based systems
Read chapters 3, 4, 5 (pg 61-147)
•Team written assignment- Global Business project on selected
country and industry.
•Discussion Post topic-Cultural Awareness in Global Business
10 pts
3A
Understand why nations trade with each other.
•Review Hill, Chapters 6, 7, 8
(pg 151-246)
• Individual Assignment: Individual Assignment: Write 3-4
paragraphs on strengths and weakness of WTO
10pts
Describe the arguments of those who maintain that
government can play a proactive role in promoting
national competitive advantage in certain industries.
• In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion on page 215.
Engage collaboration among students and team
Written Team assignment 3 pages
PBL Step 3
10pts
3B
Apply the Global Business material in chapter 9-12
Read Chapter 13-15
•Individual Assignment: WTO website review and post
•Written assignment: Porter's Diamond analysis 1 page.
10 pts
4A
Explain the different theories of foreign direct
investment.
•Review Hill Chapters 9, 10, 11
(pg 250-331)
•Individual Assignment: Individual Assignment: Economic Turmoil in
Latvia page 331 answer all questions
10 pts
Explain the range of policy instruments that
governments use to influence FDI.
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 3, page
330.
Quiz
4B
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25 pts
Engage collaboration among students and team
Written Team assignment 3 pages
PBL Step 4
10 pts
Apply the Global concepts and material learned in
chapter 9-11
•Read chapter 9, 10, 11 (pg 250-331)
•Individual Assignment: Post regarding Trading Blocs
•Team written assignment- Foreign direct investing (FDI) and
Government Policy
•Discussion topic: Trading Blocs & Economic Integration
Opportunity
10 pts
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5A
Learning Objective
Assignment
Pts
Describe the functions of the foreign exchange market.
•Review Hill, Chapters 12, 13, 14
(pg 333-409)
•Individual Assignment: IMF post-3-4 paragraphs
10 pts
Describe the functions of the foreign exchange market.
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 1,2,3 4
and 5 page 433.
Quiz
Written Team assignment 3 pages
PBL Step 5
Engage collaboration among students and team
5B
Apply the entrepreneurial material from the course
•Read chapter 12, 13, 14
(pg 333-409)
•Team written assignment: Risk, Rates and Strategy-GBP Draft
•Discussion topic-International Monetary Fund (IMF)
10 pts
6A
Recognize how firms can profit by expanding globally.
•Review Hill Chapters 15,16, 17
(pg 334-490)
•Individual Assignment: AstraZeneca page 490
10 pts
Explain the pros and cons of using strategic alliances to
support global strategies.
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 1,2,3,
page 489.
Written Team assignment 3 pages
PBL Step 7
Presentation
50 pts
Engage collaboration among students and team
•Read chapter 15,16, 17(pg 334-490)
•Individual Assignment: Post regarding Trading Blocs
•Team written assignment- Foreign direct investing (FDI) and
Government Policy
•Discussion topic: Trading Blocs & Economic Integration
Opportunity
10 pts
6B
Apply the entrepreneurial material in chapter 13-15
Total Points for the Course
Discussion Questions
10 pts ea x 5
= 50 pts
25% of the total points
Written Assignments
10 pts ea x 5
= 50 pts
20% of the total points
Team Assignments
10 pts ea x 5
= 50 pts
10% of the total points
Assessments
25 pts ea x 2
= 50 pts
20% of the total points
PBL project/presentation
50 pts x 1
= 50 pts
25% of the total points
Total Points for the Course
= 250 pts
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Assignments
01 A
F2F
Globalization
Introduction
No pre-assignment for session 1A
Instructor provides overview of course and assignments
•In-class Activity: Chap 1, Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 1,2,3 page 34
•Individual Assignment: Case study Essay 3-5 pages on Legal Outsourcing answer
question #2,3,4, page 35
•Encourage students to form teams for course assignments.
• PBL Team activity step 1: Introduce the Problem - Research Task Globalization
page 34-35
01 B
online
GlobalizationImpact on the world
Read Hill chapters 1 and 2
• Written assignment- What is the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship as
engines of growth in emerging markets?
•Discussion Post –Globalization-Impact on the world
02 A
F2F
Culture and Ethics
Review Hill Chapters 3, 4, 5
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 3, 4 and 5 page 119
•Individual Assignment: Write a 1 page short response from page 119 Case
discussion Questions 1 , 2 and 3 and submit Drop Box
•Quiz 1 covering chapter 1 & 2
• PBL Team activity step 2: Prior Knowledge – Research Task Differences in
Culture page 119
02 B
online
Cultural Awareness
in Global Business
Read previous reading in chapters 3, 4, 5
•Team written assignment- Global Business project on selected country and
industry.
•Discussion Post topic-Cultural Awareness in Global Business
03 A
F2F
The political
economy
Review Hill, Chapters 6, 7, 8
• In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion 3,4,5 on page 215
• Individual Assignment: Write 3-4 paragraphs on strengths and weakness of WTO
PBL Team activity step 3: Develop the Problem Statement – Research Task –The
political Economy of International Trade page 215
03 B
online
Regional-Economic
Integration
Read previous reading in chapter 6, 7, 8
•Individual Assignment: WTO website review and post
•Written assignment: Porter's Diamond analysis
•Discussion topic: World Trade Organization
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Class Title
Assignments
04 A
F2F
FDI and IMF
•Review Hill Chapters 9, 10, 11
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 2,3,4 page
330
•Individual Assignment: Economic Turmoil in Latvia page 331 answer
all questions
•Quiz 3 covering chapter 6, 7, 8
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PBL Team activity step 4: Brainstorm Solutions –Research Task
–The International Monetary Fund System page 331
04 B
online
The strategy of
International Business
Read previous reading in chapter 9, 10, 11
•Individual Assignment: Post regarding Trading Blocs
•Team written assignment- Foreign direct investing (FDI) and
Government Policy
•Discussion topic: Trading Blocs & Economic Integration Opportunity
05 A
F2F
Entering Foreign Markets
Review Hill, Chapters 12, 13, 14
•In-class Activity: Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 2, 3 and 5
page 432
•Individual Assignment: The rise of the Indian Automobile Industry
answer questions 1,2,3,4. page 433
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PBL Team activity step 5: Develop Action Plan-Research TaskGlobal Production, Outsourcing, Logistics, page 433
05 B
online
Exporting, Importing
Read previous reading in chapter 12, 13, 14
•Team written assignment: Risk, Rates and Strategy-GBP Draft
•Discussion topic-International Monetary Fund (IMF)
06 A
F2F
Global Markets and
Review Chapter 15, 16, 17
•In-class Activity: Chap 1, Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions
1,2,3 page 489
•Individual Discussion Assignment: AstraZeneca page 490 answer all
questions.
•Final presentation
Global Trends
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06 B
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Global Human Resource
Management
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Review
Read previous reading in chapter 15, 16 , 17
•Individual Discussion Assignment: page 490 Research Task-Global
Human Resource management questions 1 and 2.
•Team written assignment-Strategy Decision
•Discussion topic-International Entry Strategy at WalMart
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