Lecture Notes: Cultural Metaphor and Organization for Italy Trip

Introduction

• Lecture start, confirming recording for absent student.
• Topics include cultural metaphor for Italy, trip organization, and a recorded presentation to watch.
• Assignments are due before next Friday.

Syllabus Changes

• Company Project Update:
  • Renamed from "presentation" to "project."
  • Emphasis on activities outside classroom.
  • Lectures will be recorded for outside viewing.
• Final Reflection Journal:
  • Due date extended to June 23rd.
• Cultural Metaphor Project:
  • Presentations to be recorded and posted online.
  • Must include slides, audio, and video of the presenter.
  • Different investment country focus, not just Italy.
• Final Project:
  • Changed to focus on various countries (e.g., Israel, Brazil).
  • Threaded discussions instead of a big final project.

Travel Logistics

• Flight and Shuttle Arrangements:
  • Various travel arrangements and groups meeting at different times.
  • Emphasis on arriving at the airport three hours early due to heavy travel weekend.
• Accommodation and Initial Orientation:
  • Meet at specified locations and times.
  • Initial tour and meal arrangements.
• Transportation and Meeting Points:
  • Various modes of transportation (Uber, shuttle) to meet at Australian Catholic University.

Cultural Metaphor: Italy as an Opera

• Opera and Culture:
  • Italian pride in opera as part of cultural identity.
  • Regional differences within Italy.
• Cultural Insights:
  • Importance of appearance and social rituals (e.g., Garbo, church).
  • Business practices and negotiation styles.
  • Family importance and generational dynamics.
• Economic and Social Context:
  • Italy's economic challenges, social services burden, and aging population.
  • Importance of the EU in supporting Italy.
  • Tourism impact due to extensive coastline.

Assignments

• Due by First Friday in Italy:
  • Submit cultural metaphor recording.
  • Answer the globalization equity/inequity question after watching the recorded presentation.
• Ongoing Activities:
  • Threaded discussions on various globalization topics.
  • Watching video lectures outside class.

Preparation and Logistics

• Packing Advice:
  • Adhere to weight limits for EU travel.
  • Clothing requirements for specific sites (e.g., Vatican).
• General Advice and Intentions:
  • Encouragement to experience Italy culturally and professionally.
  • Focus on gaining comfort and skills for global business engagement.

Conclusion

• Closing remarks and travel safety reminders.
• Logistics for meeting and starting the trip activities.