The purpose of the final seminar is twofold, on the one hand you get to listen to several projects and get inspired, on the other hand you have a chance to get comments and questions on your own essay that will help you lift its quality a notch or two. We might call it collective academic problem-solving. To realise its two-fold purpose, the seminar is organized to deal with one essay at a time, like this:

1. The writer gives an 'elevator pitch' of their essay, consisting of research problem, concepts and data used and conclusion (maximum 4 minutes). At the end of the elevator pitch, the writer has the opportunity to ask for help with unresolved problems in the essay (max 1 minute).

2. The rest of the seminar addresses the problems raised by the writer by suggesting solutions, asking questions or just commenting. (max 10 minutes).

3. The next writer gives her/his elevator pitch...

Groups for the final seminar (FS) meet like this:

FS 1 in 504

FS 2 in 410

FS 3 in 408

FS 4 in 406

FS 5 in 404

FS 6 in 219

Go directly to your room and start discussions as per above instructions. Erik will circulate and take attendance.

At 12.00 we convene in room 219 to have a short course evaluation/discussion.

Submit the final version of your essay before 23.59 on 31st of October.