Seminars and Workshops

A seminar is a form of academic teaching, at a university or offered by a commerical or professional organization, 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, where 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. In some European universities a seminar can be a large lecture course, especially when conducted by a renowned thinker, regardless of the size of the audience or its participation in discussion.

Origins of the word

The word seminar is derived from the Latin word seminarium, meaning "seed plot."

See also

• seminary (for religious training)
• seminal work
• lesson (the form of teaching prevalent in schools)
• School and university in literature
• Webinar (a World Wide Web based seminar)

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A workshop is a room or building which provides both the area and tools (or machinery) that may be required for the manufacture or repair of goods. Apart from the larger manufactories, workshops were the only places of production in the days before industrialisation.

In transport industries, workhops can be distinguished from garages, which are primarily used for storage, servicing and minor repairs. Workshops are generally used for more substantial repairs on vehilces.

A workshop is also a gathering or training session which may be several days in length. It emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on training, and requires the involvement of the participants.

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