428 Results found for "international studies"
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Grading in International Studies
Grading is a delicate subject to discuss. Students most of the time are eager to know the mark for their assignments or exams, so the sooner the results are in, the better.
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Grading deadlines in International Studies: a delicate subject
Grading is a delicate subject to discuss. Students most of the time are eager to know the mark for their assignments or exams, so the sooner the results are in, the better. On the other hand, lecturers are less interested in the result, and feel that good feedback is the most important element of the grading process. After all, we only learn from our mistakes if we know what we did wrong. These different viewpoints can clash: faster results can come at the expense of the quality of feedback. High quality feedback will result in longer periods of uncertainty for curious students.
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What to know about grading deadlines in International Studies
Grading is a delicate subject to discuss. Students most of the time eagerly await the results of their assignments or exams. The sooner the results are in, the better. On the other hand, lecturers are less interested in the speed of marking, and feel that good feedback is the most important element of the grading process. After all, we can only learn from our mistakes if we know what we did wrong. These different viewpoints can clash: faster results can come at the expense of the quality of feedback and qualitative feedback will result in longer periods of uncertainty for curious students.
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Course evaluations in BA International Studies: some general observations about the past academic year and reflections course evaluations
Who is responsible for course evaluations, who (and what) are they for and what happens with student course evaluations after the course has finished? In this post, I will explain how the OLC deals with course evaluations, describe some general trends we have observed over the past years, as well as address some of the areas we focused on during the academic year 2018/2019.
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International Studies Newsletter – Word of the Chair
It is a terrible cliché, at the start of a new year, to come up with a statement about the uncertain times we live in. Every generation has a tendency to think that their time is marked by humanity’s largest challenges. It gives us pause for thought to realize that we are not the first, and will certainly not be the last, to think along these lines. Recently, two thought-provoking reflections appeared, which offer hope, especially when you feel troubled by bleak thoughts about conflicts and the future of humanity.
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An Inside look on Instagram: PRINS Special
Stay updated! Did you know that International Studies has a lively Instagram account? In these coming weeks, the International Studies Instagram will give special attention to the ongoing third year PRINS (Practicing International Studies) course, following all involved (students, staff and participating organisations) along the way.
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Sarah Wolff: 'Doing research and teaching are inseparable'
It is time to get to know a new face at International Studies. Sarah Wolff has been professor of International Studies and Global Politics since 8 January. She just started teaching in our programme in a thesis seminar. What is her field of specialty and what are her academic interests? Where else will we encounter her at International Studies?
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Visit Correspondents of the World
One of the great strengths of International Studies Alumni is their ability find and foster connections, creating understanding between people all over the world. The online story-platform and community “Correspondents of the World”, is an interesting initiative by International Studies Alumni which embodies these qualities exactly. The platform aims to engage readers with themes like gender, migration, liberation, corona and the environment through the power of personal stories. You can get involved! We spoke to two founders of the Platform & International Studies Alumni, Joost Backer (25) and Mira Kinn (28), who were excited to tell us more.
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Alumna Update: Martina Carlucci about her career in International Affairs
In this article we are catching up with alumna Martina Carlucci. She graduated International Studies in 2017 and now works at the prestigious international affairs Think Tank Chatham House in London. How did she get there? And what did she wish she would have known while being a student of International Studies? We asked her to describe her journey so far.
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Student consultancy programme PRINS of great value to employers
The university’s largest consultancy programme, International Studies’ PRINS, has been connecting international employers with humanities students for six years. Founder Sarita Koendjbiharie: ‘Students of International Studies offer the holistic view that complex social issues need.’