THE CONVERGENCE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPHERE

Participation & Presentations – 40% Presentations and verbal contributions by all students are essential. It is expected that students attend each class, do the required readings in advance of classes and participate actively in group discussions. Each student will be responsible for at least two presentations on weekly readings during the course, depending on enrolment. During the presentation, students present an effective summary of the prescribed reading, offer their insight into its arguments/significance and direct class discussion on it. In addition, students will make a conference-type presentation (15’ & ppt) of their final essay, in advance of its submission, aimed at fostering group discussion and using feedback to revise/improve final version. Essay – 60% Each student will write an essay (roughly 5.000 words, incl. references). Essay topics, relevant to the areas covered by the course, are formulated and suggested by the students. A page-long summary of the proposed essay topic must be submitted for approval by the end of the 6th week of the course, at the latest. Essay submission is due by email on January 29, 2016.

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