Seminars

A group discussion style of learning that is lead by you.

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What is a seminar?

Seminars are designed to foster discussion and develop learning and understanding of key topics, which take place in smaller seminar rooms and last around 50 minutes in length (or longer depending on the module set-up). You will be expected to prepare work for each seminar and give feedback or present information on a certain subject. Preparation varies between readings, research, writing presentations, creating posters to name just a few. You are expected to talk in groups and voice your opinions within seminars; the emphasis is on student contribution.

Don’t worry if you are shy or don’t like talking in big groups, as soon as you make friends and meet the tutors you will feel more comfortable.

Adapted from My Academic Student Survival Guide, written by Dr Hanya Pielichaty – Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader, Department of Marketing and Tourism Lincoln International Business School

What students think

They’re normally a group discussion or an exercise based on what you have found out about a specific topic. Tutors will get you talking but normally let the group steer the discussion – the students taking the lead.

This involves being ready, willing, and able to contribute to discussions with your group. It can be rewarding to hear other perspectives and concepts, which you may not have thought about otherwise.