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How to Make a Lecture Work The Catholic University of America

How to Make a Lecture Work The Catholic University of America . Graduate Student Association Thursday, October 6, 2011 Patrick r. corcoran Doctoral student, politics M.a., international affairs, the new school Twitter: @Worldpolitics62 E-mail: 40corcoran@cardinalmail.cua.edu. Why?.

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How to Make a Lecture Work The Catholic University of America

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  1. How to Make a Lecture WorkThe Catholic University of America Graduate Student AssociationThursday, October 6, 2011 Patrick r. corcoran Doctoral student, politics M.a., international affairs, the new school Twitter: @Worldpolitics62 E-mail: 40corcoran@cardinalmail.cua.edu

  2. 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?

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. Questions and Answers What do you want to know that I have not covered? What do you want expanded upon? Do you know Jufang?

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