esade

Prerequisites

Previous Knowledge

Workload distribution

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

Course Learning Objectives

CONTENT

Methodology

Assessment criteria

Online quizzes (15%): After Session 3, Session 5, Session 7 and Session 11 a brief online multiple-choice quiz (10 random questions from a question pool) will be opened for one week that covers the content of the previous lectures. These quizzes will provide a continuous assessment of the learning process. Each online quiz will have ten multiple-choice questions. Every correct answer gives one point for the grade, while every incorrect answer detracts 0.5 points. Chosing the "I don't know this answer" option does neither add nor remove points (e.g. eight correct answers without mistakes is an 8.0). You will have 10 minutes to finish the quizz and you only have one attempt.

Group work (15%): In preparation for Session 12, the students will have to write in groups of three, a brief op-ed about the empirical case, which will be discussed in class (500 words max). This op-ed has to be based on an IR theoretical approach. The idea of this activity is that students learn how to connect the theories to real-life events. The content of S12 will be decided on relatively short notice to relate the class to current events.The grade for the group work will be given by the professor. The exact grading criteria will be uploaded to the eCampus.

Participation (20%): The participation grade is based on proactive engagement in class. A high degree of preparation and participation is important to achieve the best learning experience for all students. A low attendance rate can influence the participation grade negatively.

Final exam (50%): The exam at the end of the course will be a multiple-choice test, which covers all topics of the course.The test will have 40 questions. Each question counts equally for the final grade.

According to the regulations of ESADE's Law Faculty, students must attend at least 80 percent of the classes to have the right to take the exam. To be eligible for the retake exam, the student must have attended at least 50 percent of the course.

In case students cannot attend a class, they must inform the professor by email at least one week in advance (except in justifiable special cases). Accepted reasons for class absence include (I) illness (medical acreditation needed), (II) major life events (births and deaths), (III) ESADE activities for which the student has the written approval from the Program Direction. In other cases, the professor will decide. As a general rule, any event that can be scheduled at a different day and time (personal trips, job interviews, doctor's appointments etc.) does not count as a justified reason.

In order to pass the course, a student needs at least a 5.0 in the Final Exam. If a student has a lower grade, this grade will be their final course grade in the final registry of grades. If the student scores a higher grade than 5.0 in the retake-exam, the final grade will also include the continuous assessment elements.

All written work has to be submitted online on the eCampus. The assignments will be controlled with anti-plagiarism software. For the sake of fairness, no late assignments are accepted, unless you have arranged an accommodation in advance with the professor.

In case the responsible authorities impose any restrictions on teaching activities this teaching guide may be modified to address the new situation.

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