Syllabus and Calendar

Here is a brief outline of the Partnering Orientation. The basic rhythm is: do a task, reflect on the task and discuss with peers. Tasks and Reflections are given different deadlines because participants cannot discuss a task and reflect on it if most have not completed it. There are also two video conferences and one video project. These will be explained in greater detail before they are to take place. The course is structured around the 3 stages that the SUNY COIL Center has identified as important in partnership development:

Stage 1: Profiling (weeks 1 and 2) Participants will learn how to present themselves, their research interests and discipline, and approach to teaching in such a way as to attract interest from suitable partners. Activities will include completing a profile, participating in online discussion and a synchronous video conference session. Stage 2: Partner Selection (weeks 3 and 4) Participants will consider how a potential partner’s discipline (be it similar or different), geographic location and institution type may impact a project’s effectiveness or lack thereof. The first step in any similar intercultural activity is focusing on one’s own context. Activities will involve asynchronous task completion and discussion. Stage 3: Discussion and Negotiation (week 5) Participants will examine various critical issues including intercultural sensitivity, flexibility, and the development of consistent communication protocols. Participants will engage in a role play activity and make an introduction video of themselves. The module ends with a synchronous video conference session.

Date	Activity	Details
October 15 - 24	Task 1	Who are you, Where are you based and Why are you here?
October 21, 9 am EST October 22, 9 am EST	Video Conference: choose one of the two options, please.	Tuesday http://fm.ea-tel.eu/fm/7aca06-38352 Wednesday: http://fm.ea-tel.eu/fm/e898d4-38353
October 27 - 03	Task 2	Disciplinary & Geographical Context
November 03 - 10 November 10 - 21	Task 3	Institutional Context
	Video Project	3-minute Presentation Video
November 17 - 24	Task 4	How to be a good partner
November 24, 3:00 pm EST November 25, 9 am EST	Video Conference: choose one of the two options	Link will be sent.