International Business
GBU 201-001 International Business
CRN 20319 • T,R 1230 to 1345 • Combs 213
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MKT309 • MKT401 • GBU201

What is a blog? - A blog is a Web log or diary of information that is relevant to the publisher. In this case, our class blog is a way to transmit information relevant to GBU 201 students. Check this page often to see what's happening in class. It is each student's personal responsibility to note any schedule changes on his/her copy of the tentative class schedule. In case of inclement weather, link to the EKU homepage or the Public Safety page for cancellation or delay announcements.

Tuesday, 4/26/05
We will complete Ch and possibly begin Ch 16. Quiz 7 will be on Thursday (4/28/05) covering Ch 14 and the Red Bull reading.

Thursday, 4/14/05
I hope you enjoyed learning about international education opportunities from Dr. Elbert and will consider taking advantage of one of them in the future. Today we will begin Ch 14 Developing/Marketing Products. Remember, Quiz #6 next Tuesday on Ch 13 and associated discussion, and readings #16 and 17, and any new updates. Our last quiz (#7) will be on Tuesday, 4/26/05 on Ch 14 and associated discussion, any new readings and updates. Readings have been added.

Tuesday, 4/5/05
Readings have been added. Exam 2 will be returned today. Please read Ch 13 Selecting/Managing Entry Modes. Quiz #5 will be on Thursday covering Chapter 12 and related class discussion, the two new readings, and IB Update #5 that will be shown in class today. We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester. Please do NOT miss class!

Tuesday, 3/29/05
Exam 2 today. Please read Ch 12 for Thursday.

Thursday, 3/24/05
We'll complete Chapter 9 and move on to Chapter 11. Exam 2 is next Tuesday, 3/29 - Chapters 6,7,8,9,11; all class materials, readings, speakers, quiz content, films, etc.

Tuesday, 3/22/05
We will review the last quiz, talk about the China film, have an IP Update (#4), and move on to Chapter 9. Congratulations to the Men and Women Colonel's Basketball teams for a splendid season! Go Colonels!

Thursday, 3/17/05
Because of the conflict with our appointment at 12:20 pm today in Indy, class is cancelled. Go Colonels! Beat Cats! Next week we'll make up the materials we would have covered today.

Tuesday, 3/1/05
Quiz on Chapters 6 and 7. We'll discuss Ch 8 and more about China. Thursday, a film on China will be shown. Read the China notes before viewing the film. Readings have been added.

Thursday, 2/24/05
There will be a quiz on Tuesday (1 March) over Chapters 6 and 7. Today, we'll discuss Ch 8, more about China, and Exam 1.

Tuesday, 2/22/05
Moving ahead, we'll discuss Chapter 7. Exam 1 will be returned either today or Thursday.

Thursday, 2/17/05
We will discuss Chapter 6.

Thursday, 2/10/05
We will complete our discussion of Chapters 4 and 5. Exam 1 is Tuesday.

Thursday, 2/3/05
Finally, we'll finish Ch2 today and hopefully move on! Quiz #3 today. Look ahead, Exam 1 is coming up fast! Don't fall behind in your reading. 2/15/05 - Exam 1 - Covers A Short History of World Trade; Chapters 1,2,3,4,5; all class materials, readings, quiz contents, (speakers and films if applicable), "Did You Know?", IB Updates, etc.

Tuesday, 2/1/05
A new reading (#8) has been added. Quiz #2 will be returned today. Thursday, we'll have Quiz #3 on Chapter 1 and related class notes, Updates #1 and #2, and Readings #6 and #7. We'll continue Chapter 2 with culture vocabulary.

Tuesday, 1/25/05
Two new readings have been added. C1 today and an IB Update. Remember, map quiz on Thursday, 1/27/05. The tentative schedule has been changed to reflect our slow start.

Tuesday, 1/18/05
We'll conclude our discussion of A Short History and, if time permits, move on to C1. Readings have been added. Quiz 1 will be Thursday, 1/20/05. It will cover the Did You Know? page and discussion; Exam 1 Readings 2,3,4, and 5; and A Short History (up to whatever we complete in class today).

Thursday, 1/13/05
We'll begin our discussion of A Short History of World Trade . Please review the handout on China apparel/textiles from Tuesday and the Did You Know? page that is linked from the GBU 201 Homepage.

Tuesday, 1/11/05
Today, we'll discuss the class generally; the syllabus will be distributed. We'll begin our discussion of World Trade: A Short History.