1.1.2 How it is Done

Basic Organization

	In the first part of the seminar we will cover the "theory". Look at chapter 2 - 5 of these Hypernotes to get an idea of what that entails.
	In the second part of the seminar we will receive and discuss the presentations and papers of the individuals and groups.
	In the final part we will discuss what we have learned and analyze the strong points and the shortcomings of the seminar (and of the participants).
		There are some well-defined rules for this seminar as put down in the link. You will understand what these rules mean after we have gone through chapter 2 - chapter 4.

What You Must Do to Get Your ECTS Credit Points

	There are a few very simple rules that you must obey if you want your credit points.
		1. You must participate. You may miss classes with valid excuses at most twice.
		2. You must make a presentation and meet certain minimum requirements for that as stated in what follows.
		3. You must hand in a written version of your presentation on deadline, meeting the minimum requirements defined later.

Grading

	Since this study course is accredited, we must give a grade. This has never been done before for participation in seminars, but sacrifices are necessary if bureaucracy is to flourish.
	The way it will be handled is:
		You (for individual talks) or your team (for group presentations) will be given a grade for your presentation by the the Prof. in charge (after consulting with his or her assistants). The grade will be based on content and on delivery (and on obeying the rules)
		Same thing once more for your paper.
	The final grade will be the "felt" average of the two individual grades; i.e. it is not calculated but simply determined by "feeling" by the Prof. in charge.

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