GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATIONTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 , 2011

PATRICK R. CORCORANDOCTORAL STUDENT, POLITICS

M.A. , INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, THE NEW SCHOOL

TWITTER: @WORLDPOLITICS62E -MAIL : 40CORCORAN@CARDINALMAIL .CUA.EDU

How to Make a Lecture WorkThe Catholic University of America

Why?

It’s a change from the typical academic lecture setting Pressure of what to ask question Dialogue without time constraints

Networking with your peers Department Scholars Always ask a question!

Your C/V Chair / Discussant / Participant / Organizer

Your status at CUA People know you ….and now you know them

You pay $80 a year for GSA – why not spend the money?

Who?

Quasi-interviewing – USE GOOGLE Yes, I know you’re not qualified to interview…

Not true, if anything your more qualified because you know less. Well, attend a lecture or a panel the person you are thinking of asking… CPAC

What do they argue? Do they speak clearly? How well do they argue it? How well do they take to criticism? Always ask them a question – and introduce yourself after.

I can’t make a lecture! Read articles written by your participant

Thesis? Check the video or audio on the internet of past participation Contact them directly and ask a question

Chomsky, Walzer, Walt, Minnogue

Panel with Tension? Yes, you always want to have a diversified presentation

Should you pay me? Save the money for reception. No, not unless a speaker is coming in from out of town D.C. policy makers or academics do not need payment, and government officials cannot take it

Topic

Too broad versus too narrow The Middle East versus Michel Foucault’s philosophical

contribution to French governance during the 1970s, with a specific emphasis on public policy.

Wow, what?Exactly – both interesting, sure – but to whom?

What’s your target audience? Are professors interested? Does the University have a connection?

Tips: Geographical focus Topical focus Specific issue, but broad enough to attract uninterested persons

China’s Rise through their investment in Africa

When?

John Mickey and I fell for Survey Monkey

www.surveymonkey.com

What did we find?

Date – always pick 3 or 4 dates 3 or 4 times and work from there, don’t be set on one date, one time, and then you’ll be stuck with just you and a table.

Where and stuff?

Pryz, if possible. Newest building, easiest to find. Technology friendly room

CPIT to record the lecture / take pictures! Always overestimate the space and food/beverage you will need Food / Beverage

Aramark is good, less work for you Outside catering you have to handle on your own

Here is $500, what can you do for me? Think broadly in your food choice, unless, of course it’s a theme…

Greek debt crisis – Greek food China’s investment in Africa – I wish I knew.

Advertising E-mail to departments at all D.C. universities Flyers / Announce in Class Have the department support your initiative If you’re a teaching assistant or fellow, perhaps tie in the class to the lecture (and

ask the professor to be on the panel) U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East

Evaluate

How many people showed up? Topic interesting? Advertising? Timing?

What was the quality of the discussion? Q/A? Tension/Agreement? Post-event chit-chat

What was the speaker(s) feedback? Always send a thank-you note

WHEN YOU INVITE PEOPLE TO CAMPUS, Especially IF THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN, YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION – “I WANT TO COME BACK SOON, PATRICK.” That’s the best line to hear after an event…

Format

Chair: Lead panel introductions and manage time and Q/A. Don’t let someone lecture to the panel Disruptive behavior – See ya – free speech?

Examiner: Ask one question to each panel member after they present before Q/A.

Discussant: Comment on what each panel member spoke about. Panel member: Non-paper giving panel (unless you want too), roundtable

format. Outline specific topics a priori… Pakistan Afghanistan India Tie together

Planted questioner: Always make sure at least one of your colleagues is there, audience could be question-shy, you may need someone to kick it off.

Other formats: Interview – Firing Line – Dialogue versus presentations No surprises for participants. Lecture stand, table set-up, room design, and technology.

Questions and Answers

What do you want to know that I have not covered?

What do you want expanded upon?Do you know Jufang?