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Comments about Current Events Seminars. General Comments. (1) well-prepared (for the most part) (2) eye contact (not just reading off a sheet of paper or off the screen) (3) volume
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General Comments • (1) well-prepared (for the most part) • (2) eye contact (not just reading off a sheet of paper or off the screen) • (3) volume • (4) Practise the entire seminar (at least your part) so that words will roll off your tongue more easily (less stuttering). • (5) Know everything about your case (especially basic information). Don’t just read Acts or Codes. Summarize them in your own words.
General Comments • (6) Do NOT show your own bias. You want to remain neutral while arguing both sides of the debate. • “This bill will kill people.” (legalizing euthanasia in Quebec) • “Many people think it’s justified” instead of “It’s justified” • (7) Be aware of the entire class (students with their hands raised, students who haven’t participated…) • (8) Excellent use of excerpts (opinions)
Discussion Questions • (1) Prepare specific questions based on what your classmates know (more on this later). Relate your questions to the study of law. Avoid asking (a) questions that are too big to be asked & (b) only personal-opinion questions (critical thinking). • (2) Engage your audience. Respond to their comments (affirm, push back) and incorporate them into a point. Don’t be a passive presenter.
(3) Engage your audience. Ask questions and give your peers a chance to respond so that you’re not just speaking for 20 minutes straight! • (4) Be prepared with your own answers to your questions. • (5) Everyone: Be specific in your answers (more on this later).
(1) thorough summaries (for the most part) • (2) List the actual section of the Charter • (3) language: violating someone’s Charter rights, not violating the Charter of her rights
(3) infringement? Yes? No? Explain. • (4) If yes – justifiable? Yes? No? Explain. • (5) Defend your opinion.