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Category Archives: Social sciences
The impact of Facebook (groups) on political discussions
Our former student Martin Noorkõiv writes about his research which focused on analysing the political discussions in closed groups on Facebook. Continue reading
Posted in General, Social sciences, Studies
Tagged communication, democracy, Facebook, master, Master''s, master's thesis, media, media studies, politics, research, social media, students
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Hannah Schaper: Stay Curious and Show Initiative
Hannah Schaper, a graduating student from Germany looks back at the time she spent in Tartu while studying at the International Relations and Regional Studies programme. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Social sciences, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Erasmus, Germany, international relations, international student, student ambassadors
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Nicholas Vandrey: Visiting Tartu Is Like Taking a Vacation
Our Business Administration programme alumni Nicholas Vandrey (Texas, USA) explains why he decided to stay in Estonia after graduation. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Social sciences, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Business administration, data analysis, developers, economics, funderbeam, international student, texas
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Practical Field Research in Conflict Areas: Kosovo
Rebecca Stanley writes about his group’s study trip to Kosovo and the experiences and knowledge gained there. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences, Student life, Studies
Tagged albania, field research, kosovo, politics, religion, serbia
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Leonardo Pataccini: Teaching Is Just Like Dancing
Leonardo Pataccini, a researcher from Argentina, shares his thoughts about living and teaching at the University of Tartu. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Research, Social sciences, Tartu
Tagged argentina, economic crisis, sociology, teaching, winter
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Escaping Modernity at Winter School in Kääriku
George Spencer Terry, a master’s student of EU-Russia studies, shares his experience at the winter school “Biopolitics and Semiotics of the Body”. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Events, Research, Social sciences, Student life, Studies
Tagged biopolitics, biopower, EU-Russia studies, politics, semiotics, winter school
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The Gates of Educational Technology and the Challenges of Our Time
Emanuel Bardone, a lecturer of educational technology, explains how technology can be used in teaching and learning, while making it more affordable, attractive, and effective. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Research, Social sciences, Studies, Tartu
Tagged education, internet, invention, teaching, technology
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