Business in
Mexican Culture
IB 208 -- 2007
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The in-country component of this course
will be during Spring Break 2007.
I B 208--Business in Mexican Culture is a three hour course that provides an overview of sociocultural, religious, historical, economic, and political contexts and how they impact how business is conducted in Mexico.
This course examines the blend of traditional value systems, political ideology, and global modernization and their relating influences on contemporary commercial practices in and with Mexico.
It also addresses issues such as NAFTA and how Free Trade Agreements have affected the Mexican economy.
Classes are held twice a week throughout the semester on Mondays and Wednesdays with an in-country visit to observe cultural sites and business activities.
Prerequisites for this course are ECO 100 or ECO 221 (or equivalent) and a minimum of sophomore standing.
Upon completion of this course, students will:
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Understand how historic and contemporary economic, political, social and cultural forces influence business practices and behaviors in and with Mexico
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Experience a Latin American culture first-hand during the in-country experience
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Develop an appreciation of contemporary issues facing the Mexican political economy and society at large
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Integrate the total set of course experiences with respect to their professional and personal lives
I B 208 uses the lens of commerce to understand Mexico's cultural
heritage, political history, religious and philosophical value systems,
and technological foundations.
The course is divided into three major sections:
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Preparation for the in-country experience: Prior to the in-country experience in Mexico to be conducted in March, students will develop an understanding of Mexican history, culture, business, and language.
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Participation in the Culture: During the in-country experience, students will visit sites of historical importance and a variety of Mexican business environments. They will also be exposed to the unique cultural attributes of daily life in Mexico.
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Perspective gained by first person experience: Upon return to campus, students will put the in-country experience in perspective via an experiential debriefing, panels, classroom discussions, and a project.
Students enrolled in this course will visit Mexico City, Queretaro, Bernal, and Celaya. Some sites students will visit are the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the National Museum of Anthropology, traditional markets, the Pena de Bernal, and much more. The students will also experience the differences of state-owned versus foreign direct investment businesses by visiting various companies.
For more information on IB 208, please contact Anthony Cambas at 677-3075 or at acambas@bradley.edu.
Links to Previous Trips:
Mexico 2005
