Course Setup

The course consists of one discussion seminar in each period. Seminars are organized for small group of 8-12 students from year 1 and 2, and are led by a mentor. The seminars follow the same pattern.

Before the seminar reading material and reflection questions are published on the course home-page.  You have to read the material and prepare a 500-600 word (ca. one page)  reflection along the lines of the given questions.  In addition to the topic specific reflection, you also have to prepare a shorter reflection on your progress, challenges and plans in the master program. All reflections are posted on the course homepage before the seminar.  You need to submit your reflection one week before the seminar.

On the seminar you present and discuss your reflection with the peers. In the second part of the seminar the group discusses the actual courses within the program.  At the end of the seminar you get feedback on your reflection. You will need to consider these feedbacks when you write reflection in the coming period. Seminars are compulsory and you need to arrive on time.

If you know in advance that you cannot participate on the seminar, you need to contact the mentor. If possible, you will be placed in another group. If you miss a seminar, you need to write a summary report of  1000-1200 words (ca. two pages), reviewing and elaborating on the reflections of the other students in the group.  You need to submit this “reflection over the reflections” before the seminar.