Seminar

A seminar is a form of academic teaching, normally at a university in small groups where students are requested to actively participate during meetings. This often has to be done by presenting a paper in class and also in written form. Normally, participants must not be beginners. The idea behind seminars is to confront students with the methodology of their chosen subject and also to familiarise them with practical problems that might crop up during their research work. Often a seminar will be open to discussion, often questions can be raised and debates conducted.

Origins of the word

The word seminar is derived from the Latin word seminarium, meaning "seed plot."

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