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Seminars are where you get to play a part in the comprehension process; this is not meant to be simply a lecture with a smaller group. At its best, the seminar is a great sounding board for ideas, with all participants taking a role and the tutor guiding.  
 
Seminars are where you get to play a part in the comprehension process; this is not meant to be simply a lecture with a smaller group. At its best, the seminar is a great sounding board for ideas, with all participants taking a role and the tutor guiding.  
  
==The purpose:==
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==The purpose==
  
 
*to explore the taught issue(s) in greater depth
 
*to explore the taught issue(s) in greater depth
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*to engage in critical analysis and legal writing by dealing with the questions set in advance
 
*to engage in critical analysis and legal writing by dealing with the questions set in advance
  
==How to gain the maximum benefit from your seminars:==
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==How to gain the maximum benefit from your seminars==
  
'''A. PREPARATION'''
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'''A. Preparation'''
  
 
*Undertake the required preparation in advance.
 
*Undertake the required preparation in advance.
 
*Identify any unclear issues that can be raised in the tutorial.
 
*Identify any unclear issues that can be raised in the tutorial.
 
*Make suitable notes, without rewriting the content of the textbook.
 
*Make suitable notes, without rewriting the content of the textbook.
[[Image:Newbies_Tutorials.jpg|thumb|Take part! Thanks to Jelle Vermeiren www.flickr.com]]
 
 
*Note down useful structures of how to approach a topic.
 
*Note down useful structures of how to approach a topic.
 
*Focus on how the law should be applied.
 
*Focus on how the law should be applied.
  
'''B. PARTICIPATION'''
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'''B. Participation'''[[Image:Newbies_Tutorials.jpg|thumb|Take part! Thanks to Jelle Vermeiren www.flickr.com]]
  
 
*Voice your thoughts!
 
*Voice your thoughts!
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Latest revision as of 12:42, 26 July 2020

Seminars are where you get to play a part in the comprehension process; this is not meant to be simply a lecture with a smaller group. At its best, the seminar is a great sounding board for ideas, with all participants taking a role and the tutor guiding.

The purpose

  • to explore the taught issue(s) in greater depth
  • to clarify certain points and improve understanding by:
    • asking questions
    • exchanging opinions
  • to engage in critical analysis and legal writing by dealing with the questions set in advance

How to gain the maximum benefit from your seminars

A. Preparation

  • Undertake the required preparation in advance.
  • Identify any unclear issues that can be raised in the tutorial.
  • Make suitable notes, without rewriting the content of the textbook.
  • Note down useful structures of how to approach a topic.
  • Focus on how the law should be applied.


B. Participation

Take part! Thanks to Jelle Vermeiren www.flickr.com
  • Voice your thoughts!
  • Contribute to the group discussions, by putting forward counter arguments.
  • Prepare thoroughly to bolster your confidence.
  • Benefit from the expertise of your tutor.


Thanks to Alex Antoniou, PhD Research Student at The City Law School for this contribution.