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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, with 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, with the tutor guiding. | ||
==The purpose:== | ==The purpose:== | ||
| − | to explore the taught issue(s) in greater depth; | + | *to explore the taught issue(s) in greater depth; |
| − | to clarify certain points and improve understanding by | + | *to clarify certain points and improve understanding by |
| − | asking questions | + | *asking questions |
| − | exchanging opinions | + | *exchanging opinions |
| − | 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:== | ==How to gain the maximum benefit from your seminars:== | ||
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A. PREPARATION | 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; |
| − | 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 | B. PARTICIPATION | ||
| − | Voice your thoughts! | + | *Voice your thoughts! |
| − | Contribute to the group discussions, by putting forward counter arguments; | + | *Contribute to the group discussions, by putting forward counter arguments; |
| − | Prepare thoroughly to bolster your confidence; | + | *Prepare thoroughly to bolster your confidence; |
| − | Benefit from the expertise of your tutor; | + | *Benefit from the expertise of your tutor; |
Revision as of 20:23, 19 September 2010
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, with 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;