East Central Europe and Current Challenges 3620-ECE-SP-OG

Students will be expected to research and present in class analyses of mutually agreed upon topics primarily using online sources and printed secondary literature. Attendance in class is mandatory as is participation in class discussion. Only two absences will be allowed. Powerpoint presentations and notes are to be delivered to the instructor via email a few days before the scheduled remarks.

Course coordinators

John Micgiel

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Remote learning

Course dedicated to a programme

4EU+Courses

Learning outcomes

Students will:

* develop and polish their English language skills;
* enhance their ability to speak publicly;
* exercise their competence in researching topics using their various languages;
* learn about pertinent themes that they themselves will not have to present;
* develop confidence to engage publicly in scholarly discourse;
* master the technical prowess to connect online with the rest of the class.

Inculcating at least some of the above may help students to move on academically and professionally.

Assessment criteria

Regular. attendance, participation in class discussion, preparing notes to be used in slide presentations that must be sent to the instructor ahead of time.

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3620-ECE-SP-OG in USOSweb