Part-time Faculty
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences
In-class debates: a valuable tool for improving critical thinking
This study examines the learning impact of in-class debates as an instructional strategy in a number of Political Science courses and also in QU 301 seminars. More precisely, it analyzes how much in-class debates cultivate the active engagement of students and foster teamwork, mastery of the content and the development of critical thinking, oral and written communication skills.
Conference Presentations
Calin, C. and Prins, B. 2012. Experienced Leaders at the White House: Less Trouble in the World? (Panel on How Should We Assess Leaders' Decision Making?) International Studies Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, April, 2012. (http://www.isanet.org/annual_convention/)
Calin, C. and Vanc, A. 2012. U.S. Public Diplomacy in Eastern Europe: Struggling for Coherence? (Panel on Public Diplomacy 2.0). International Studies Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, April, 2012. (http://www.isanet.org/annual_convention/)