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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.
Another form of academic teaching is lecturing, a form which involves larger student groups with less active participation.
Origins of the word
The word seminar is derived from the Latin word semen, meaning "seed."
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