In addition to the lectures, students are expected to collaborate with each other in class discussions, group presentations, and a practical project that is meant to apply the concepts and theory learned during the course. Students are expected to: • Be present in class; • Contribute to the class with your ideas, comments and questions; • Actively participate in the course, answering the instructor's questions and engaging in class discussions. The course will consist of the following assignments: • weekly readings • group discussions • practical project • final exam = individual short academic paper