Proposing a SAGES Seminar

For the descriptions of First Seminars and University Seminars, please refer here FIRST SEMINAR IN DETAIL FALL 2019 This document summarizes the elements of First Seminars. Instructors should develop a course that draws on their particular strengths and interests as teachers and scholars. That said, a First Seminar should also be consistent...

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Information for Faculty Proposing a Seminar

First Seminar  With enrollment limited to 17 students, First Seminar promotes active engagement and discussion, allows students to learn from one another and from the professor, and offers a vigorous introduction to academic inquiry at the university level. Like all SAGES classes, First Seminar is writing intensive. The seminar...

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Leading a Seminar

The SAGES office provides a number of resources for seminar leaders. Before each semester, SAGES offers an orientation for all seminar leaders and writing instructors.  All faculty are welcome, but those new to SAGES are especially encouraged to attend.  In these orientations, faculty learn best practices for helping students meet...

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Resources for Faculty

Faculty who lead SAGES seminars have the opportunity to introduce students to new ideas and ways of thinking about the world. To learn more about our current faculty and the exciting seminars they offer, check out our faculty profiles, as well as our list of course offerings.   Explore this site...

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How to Submit a SAGES Writing Portfolio

2023-2024 Academic Year   Please read these instructions carefully. When you are ready to submit your portfolio and you have gathered the required materials, click here to go to the SAGES Portfolio Submission Form. OVERVIEW After the completion of your second University Seminar, you will compile a Writing Portfolio and submit it to...

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Fair Use Policy

The Fair Use Doctrine Section 107 of the Copyright Law sets forth a statutory exemption that may allow the use of protected material in a manner that would otherwise infringe upon the copyright holder’s rights. (The copyright holder has the right to copy, distribute, adapt, display or perform the...

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