The internationalized material utilized in ASB 102 consists of a series of lectures focused on social problems of global dimension. Lectures are coordinated with dominant themes throughout the course. Encouraging students to openly participate in an informal and relaxed discourse evokes critical thinking. In addition, each class session initiates with a brief discussion of current events, which revolve around issues relevant to the subject matter at hand. The instructor initiates the discussion with a summation of an event at the forefront in the news.
Topics are local and global in nature.
Once more, students are encouraged to openly participate. No special instructional or supplemental materials are required. There are no special assignments involved in this international component. Activities include a free interchange of ideas and opinions in the classroom. It is important that the instructor monitor time allocations for the international component and that the international component complement rather than replace basic core competencies.