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Assignments<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Grading Table:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A (94-100); A- (90-93); B+ (86-89); B (83-85); B- (79-82); C+ (76-78); C (73-75) C- (69-72); D+ (66-68); D (63-65); D- (60-62); F (0-60)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There will be two quizzes and a final exam, which includes the contents of the whole course. Exams will cover material from the corresponding learning units. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both quizzes consist of 5 true\/false and 5 multiple choice questions (each worth 5 points) and 2 short essay questions (each worth 25 points). The final exam will have a different format: Only 5 short essay questions. You can perfectly answer each essay question in quizzes and final exam in around 250-300 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will have 90 minutes available for both quizzes and 3 hours for the final exam. Exams will be available the whole day (24 hours) in the corresponding folder in Blackboard Learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please, be aware that time starts running when you begin the assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLEASE, DO NOT USE ANY QUOTE IN YOUR ANSWERS. THE GOAL OF OPEN ENDED OR ESSAY QUESTIONS IS TO FIND OUT TO WHICH EXTENT YOU UNDERSTOOD THE IDEAS AND CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN THE COURSE AND ARE ABLE TO EXPRESS\/ARTICULATE THEM WITH YOUR OWN WORDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case Study Paper\/ Presentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The case study consists of two related assignments: a video presentation and a case study paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Select a Topic<\/strong>: Choose a topic that connects to two learning units. In the unit on Populism<\/a>, you might examine a contemporary case of systemic political corruption, as described by Francis Fukuyama, or explore populist politicians by considering themes like anti-establishment attitudes or the belief in popular sovereignty. The second unit covers News Bias, Polarization, and Misinformation<\/a>, where you can analyze a contemporary case that highlights various types of news bias, the media\u2019s role in political polarization, or misinformation\u2019s societal impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Assignments Overview<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Video Presentation<\/strong>: Create a 5-8 minute video summarizing your findings. You can find instructions on how to convert a PowerPoint presentation into a video by following the provided link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Case Study Paper<\/strong>: Develop a 10-page paper (double-spaced, Times New Roman size 12) based on your video presentation findings, adhering to the specified structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Assignments Structure and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.1 The video presentation<\/strong> should follow the following structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n