Introduction to International Business
Course categoryDeveloped Master Copies
| Week | Lesson | Video | Activity | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Watch introductory video Read Lesson 1 PPTs |
Watch the video Globalization
Benefits and Challenges |
Write 200 words (max) on your understanding of the concept
of globalisation and the driving forces of globalisation. Post to the weekly discussion forum and comment on the postings of at least two other students |
Read the instructions for Assessment 1 |
| Week 2 | Watch introductory video Read Lesson 2 PPTs |
Watch the video Legal Systems of the World | Write 200 words (max) on your understanding of the differences between civil and common law | Draft out the structure of Assessment 1 |
| Week 3 | Watch introductory video Read Lesson 3 PPTs |
Watch the video Comparing Japanese and American Culture | Write 200 words (max) on your understanding of the similarities and differences between American and Japanese culture using Hofstede’s dimensions of culture. |
Complete assessment one and submit by 11.59 pm on Sunday |
| Week 4 | Watch introductory video Read Lesson 4 PPTs |
Watch the video Barriers and Benefits in Free Trade agreements | Write 200 words (max) on your understanding some of the positive and negative implications of free trade agreements | You will be allocated to a group on Monday. Discuss the group project with members by Friday |
| Week 5 | Watch introductory video Read Lesson 5 PPTs |
Watch the video Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Good or bad for the economy | Write 200 words (max) on your understanding of some of the positives and negatives of FDI for both the home and host country | Each group member should work on their section of the report and send to the group editor by Sunday |
| Week 6 | Watch introductory video Read Lesson 6 PPTs |
Watch the video Why Starbucks Failed in Australia | Write 200 words (max) on your understanding of why Starbucks Failed in Australia video | Finalise revisions to report and send back to the group editor by Friday so they can submit the report by 11.59 pm on Sunday |
| Week 7 | Final exam - more details will be posted closer by the end of week 5 |
Teacher: Antony John Drew