果冻传媒

Expectations

What you can expect in a 果冻传媒 History Seminar:

• You are expected to come to seminars fully prepared, having done the readings or other activities required in advance;
• You should expect to participate in discussions which are grounded in the readings;
• You should expect a diverse range of teaching activities and teaching styles;
• Everyone in the seminar (both students and tutors) should expect to be respected and treated with dignity in line with 果冻传媒's values and our department community expectations

In some seminars tutors may set, or encourage you to co-create, 鈥済round rules鈥� that are appropriate for the module content or seminar group. However, in general terms, we expect history seminars to be respectful and accountable spaces in which everyone in the seminar (both students and tutors) share responsibility for upholding these values. As puts it, 鈥淎ccountability means being responsible for yourself, your intentions, words, and actions. It means entering a space with good intentions, but understanding that aligning your intent with action is the true test of commitment.鈥�

To achieve this, you should expect to think actively, and reflect regularly, about your contribution to seminars. Consider how to: (adapted from ):

• Avoid interrupting others.
• Listen actively, instead of just waiting to speak. Write down your thoughts, if necessary.
• Be mindful of how much you are talking; consider whether you could try to say more (鈥渟tep up鈥�), or if you are dominating the conversation (鈥渟tep back鈥�).
• Give everyone a chance to speak, without unnecessary pressure.
• Remember that this is a learning space, and we all make mistakes. If you said something offensive or problematic, apologize for your actions or words being offensive 鈥� not for the person feeling insulted.
• Recognize and embrace friction as evidence that multiple ideas are entering the conversation 鈥� not that the group is not getting along.
• Give credit where it is due. If you are echoing someone鈥檚 previously stated idea, give the appropriate credit.
• Avoid making assumptions about others鈥� views or project your own. If in doubt, ask for clarification.
• Speak for yourself. Use 鈥淚鈥� statements and do not share others鈥� lived experiences.
• Be mindful of the impact of what you say, and not just your intent. Words and tone matter.
• If you are in a position of relative power (for example if you are in a majoritised social position or are leading the discussion) intervene if issues arise that affect those in minoritized positions.

If you have any questions about how to make the most of seminars, or are in any doubt about the quality of your contribution to seminars, please ask your seminar tutor for advice.

Absence from Classes

If you are prevented from attending a seminar or study trip because of illness or serious personal problems, you must inform the department and seminar tutor as soon as possible. Give the reason for your absence (you need only specify 鈥榠llnesses, 鈥榝amily problems鈥�, etc. You need not give details) and say when you think that you are likely to be back in attendance. Failure to do this may result in you missing your monitoring points and further consequences.

If your absence is less than five days, you may self-certify your absence. Note that you will not usually be permitted to self-certify an absence on more than two occasions in any one year. If your absence is of more than five consecutive days or is a third or more occasion, you may in accordance with University rules be asked to provide documentation, for example, a doctor's certificate.

Religious Observance: If you need to miss a seminar for religious observances (e.g. Jews who observe Shabbat), please inform your seminar tutor as soon as possible. If your timetable means that you would miss classes on a regular basis for religious observance, please contact the History Office who, where possible, will reallocate you to a different seminar group.