S h e l l O u t l i n e f o r I n t e r n a t i o n a l F i e l d S c h o o l s
COURSE NAME:
TERM:
INSTRUCTOR:
E-mail:
Phone:
Office:
COURSE NO: FDSC 3XX
COURSE CREDITS:
SECTION NO.:
COURSE FORMAT:
COURSE PREREQUISITE: 27 post-secondary credits at the 100 level or higher or permission from the instructor.
__ pre and post departure classes + __ day study tour/field school totaling 45 hours plus fourth hour activities.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To give students on-the-ground exposure to another country or region from which they can draw comparisons with their Canadian and personal cultural experience. Through lectures, tours, networking, and walk-abouts, students will better understand their discipline through an experiential lens. These international field schools are a stimulus for students to succeed in their current studies, in their lifelong pursuit of knowledge and in their contribution as responsible citizens in a rapidly changing and diverse global community.
 To increase students’ cultural sensitivity generally and their knowledge of the history and culture of the region to be visited specifically.
 To awaken students’ knowledge and curiosity about other countries and cultures.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :
The university has seven institutional student learning outcomes that provide a framework for the
‘learning centred’ component of our mission.
The following table demonstrates the relationship between institutional outcomes and the outcomes of this course.
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# Institutional Outcomes
Associated Student Learning Outcome(s)
Upon successful completion of the field school experience students will be able to:
1 Self-directed learning, awareness & responsibility
Demonstrate historical, political, economic and cultural knowledge specific to their area of travel and study
2 Up-to-date information gathering and research skills
3 Communication skills
Collect and analyse relevant data regarding economic and social characteristics in order to reinforce a high level of understanding of the area of travel and study
Show an understanding of cultural differences in communication styles and content in their interactions with citizens of the target area and communicate effectively across those cultural differences
4 Quantitative reasoning ability
5 Group and social interaction skills
6 Creative, critical and analytical thinking skills
(Outcome #2)
Reflect on the relationship between their cultural experiences and their views of the world from both a local and a global perspective
Recognize and be responsive to how both institutional and everyday life culture is embedded in
7 Community/global consciousness and responsibility
Contribute as more informed and engaged global citizens in both their private and public life
In addition to the institutional outcomes cited above, the following discipline related student learning outcomes will be achieved:
Discipline Related Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
TBA
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RECOMMENDED TEXTS :
Readings will include but not be limited to the topic of intercultural communications.
Selected readings may be taken from either one of the following recommended textbooks:
Holliday, Martin Hyde, and John Kullman. Intercultural Communication:
An Advanced Resource Book. London: Routledge, 2004.
Neuliep, W. James. Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach
London: Sage, 2012.
COURSE CONTENT:
Days Pre-departure:
In Country:
Upon Return:
Contact
Hours
EVALUATION PROFILE:
Pre-departure:
In Country:
Post trip:
Participation :
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Academic
Goals
History and
Politics
Pre-departure Topics & Activities
In Country
(City or Week)
In Country
(City or Week)
In Country
(City or Week)
Upon Return
Culture and
Language
The Regional
Economy
Building
Connections
Discipline
Goals
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UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Capilano University has policies on Academic Appeals (including appeal of final grades), Student Conduct,
Cheating and Plagiarism, Academic Probation and other educational issues. These and other policies are available on the University website.
Emergency procedures are posted in every classroom.
In addition to the policies of the university, the School of Business has the following policies governing the management of our classes and curriculum.
Attendance: Regular attendance and punctuality are both essential and expected due to the nature and format of the course materials.
Cheating and Plagiarism:
Cheating is an act of deceit, fraud, distortion of the truth, or improper use of another person’s effort to obtain an academic advantage. Cheating includes permitting another person to use one’s work as their own. Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s work or ideas as if they were one’s own. Plagiarism is both dishonest and a rejection of the principles of scholarship. Information about how to avoid plagiarism by proper documentation of sources is available in the Writing Centre and is published on the
University website in the University Policies page.
Penalties for Cheating and Plagiarism :
A grade of ‘0’ for an examination, quiz or assignment or ‘F’ for the course may be assigned if cheating or plagiarism has taken place. First incidents deemed by the instructor to be particularly serious or second or subsequent incidents of cheating and plagiarism will be dealt with under the provisions of the University Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism (See the
University website). All students should familiarize themselves with the University Policy on
Cheating and Plagiarism as such behaviour can result in suspension from the University.
Incomplete Grades:
Incomplete grades will not be given unless special arrangements have been made with the instructor prior to the date set by University Administration.
Professional Behaviour:
Students must demonstrate a professional attitude and behaviour toward work, fellow students and their instructors. Each student should demonstrate reliability, respect for and co-operation with colleagues. A willingness to work calmly and courteously under difficult conditions as well as a determination to achieve first-class work while meeting deadlines is expected. Students should have respect for equipment and systems. Students should display a constructive response to criticism. All students will be required to adhere to the
Code of Conduct for travelling abroad.
Copyright Policy:
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with and abide by the University’s
Copyright Policy. The University’s Copyright Policy is published in the University website.
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Missed Exams and Quizzes:
Missed exams or quizzes will receive a grade of "0" unless PRIOR arrangements
(wherever possible) are made with the instructor. Permission to make up an exam will only be given in extraordinary situations such as illness of the student or the death of a close family member. In the School of Business Policies section of this outline, see “Examination & Pivotal Presentation Exemption Policy”. A doctor’s certificate, or other proof supporting the reason for the absence, will be required.
English Usage: All assignments are marked for correct English usage, proofreading and formatting.
Grading Profile:
A+ 90-100% B 73-76 C- 60-62
A 85-89 B- 70-72 D 50-59
A-
B+
80-84
77-79
C+
C
67-69
63-66
F Below 50%
Assignments: Homework assignments are due at the start of class on the due date unless otherwise advised by your instructor. Late assignments will only be accepted if prior approval for a late submission date has been given by the instructor.
Programmable
Tools:
Please note the use of programmable items such as calculators, dictionaries etc. is forbidden during tests, quizzes, and exams. Cell phones are not to be brought to any test, quiz, or exam.
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