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Teaching AbroadSpring Symposium, San Diego MarriottNational University March 29, 2017Moderator: Mary Beth McCabePanelists: Mary Beth McCabe, Jeff Mueller, Ramon Corona
Teaching in China and Taiwan• Sun Yat-Sen University exchange program: Juan Espana, Iraj
Mahdavi, SOBM Adjunct faculty, etc.• Paid travel, hotel, meals, and stipend• Working with student leaders• Assistant in classroom• Case Studies participation• Presentation on a Topic for the Public
Teaching in Vietnam• Client: Royal Business School• Paid travel, hotel, small stipend for meals, weekend
excursion• Working with translator(s)• Prep time • Student interaction• Graduation night
Teaching in Mexico and ColombiaInternational teaching experience in Mexico and
Colombia, lived in Mexico, Italy, France, Germany, Spain and the US
Challenges:1. Language, translation is hard for the instructor and challenging
for the students, although English is considered universal and is the language of business
2. Non-verbal communication3. Culture, values, religion, etc.
1. Business values2. Integrity3. Value of time4. Ethical challenges, corruption, bribery, etc.
Discussion• Best practices• Set expectations• Research in advance• Tie in with scholarship• Enhances teaching and also National University