English for Academic Teaching Purposes
Participant Led Academic Discussions
PLAD Schedule Fall 2007
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Table of Contents
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PLAD 1: Higher Education in The USA
October 16, 2007
Led by Jennifer
Content
Based on A Diverse Educational System, chapter 6 of Portrait of the USA, published by USINFO (2003).
Other resources:
- An overview of the U.S. Educational System from the American Council on Education
- If you want to study in the USA by EducationUSA
- Educational facts from the US Census Bureau
- EducationUSA: Your guide to U.S. Higher Education
- U.S. Department of Education
PLAD 2: Estonian e-Voting: Miracle or Mirage for Democracy
November 1, 2007
Led by Heli and Rodolphe
Content
Based on E-voting in Estonia 2005. The first practice of country-wide binding Internet voting in the world by Ülle Madise and Tarvi Martens.
Other resources
- Estonia embraces e-voting (video)
- Electronic voting in Estonia - From Wikipedia
- Estonia claims new e-voting first (BBC News, Thursday, 1 March 2007)
PLAD 3: Rituals in contemporary organizations
November 6, 2007
Led by Marko and Ester
Content
Based on Business rituals assessment from Astor Online.
Other resources:
- Trice, H. M., Belasco, J., & Alutto, J. A. (1969). The role of ceremonials in organizational behavior. Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 23, pp. 40-51.
PLAD 4: Tartu from a foreigner's perspective
November 8, 2007
Led by Renate and Clotilde
Content
Based on Walk in the city centre from the Tartu Information Center and Walks in the City Centre from the Tartu City Government
PLAD 5: Consumer’s rights and their protection
November 13, 2007
Led by Ave and Gaabriel
Content
Based on European Commission. (2007). Your rights as a consumer: How the European Union protects your interests. The Directorate-General for Communication.
Other resources:
PLAD 6: GMOs
November 13, 2007
Led by Gunnar
Content
GM Food Controversy
PLAD 6: On Becoming a Witch: Learning in a Marginalized Community of Practice
November 15, 2007
Led by Mari and Rinna
Content
On Becoming a Witch: Learning in a Marginalized Community of Practice
