Generally, a SAGES seminar involves three hours of class time a week. First Seminars added the “Fourth Hour”, an opportunity for learning outside the classroom.
The Fourth Hour could be used for more intensive training in certain writing or oral presentation skills, viewing of movies that may be relevant to...
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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...
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...
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...
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.
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2024-2025 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...