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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. | ||
| − | + | ==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 | ||
| − | to | + | ==How to gain the maximum benefit from your seminars== |
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| − | + | '''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. | ||
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| − | B. | + | '''B. Participation''' |
| − | Voice your thoughts! | + | [[Image:Newbies_Tutorials.jpg|thumb|Take part! Thanks to Jelle Vermeiren www.flickr.com]] |
| − | Contribute to the group discussions, by putting forward counter arguments | + | |
| − | Prepare thoroughly to bolster your confidence | + | *Voice your thoughts! |
| − | Benefit from the expertise of your tutor | + | *Contribute to the group discussions, by putting forward counter arguments. |
| + | *Prepare thoroughly to bolster your confidence. | ||
| + | *Benefit from the expertise of your tutor. | ||
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| + | ''Thanks to Alex Antoniou, PhD Research Student at The City Law School for this contribution.'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 6 November 2024
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
- 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.