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H580: FOR HISTORY GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

This course is designed to assist graduate students in history to
improve their teaching skills and prepare themselves for a career in
college teaching.  The first half of the class will focus on those
aspects of teaching faced by an A.I. (leading discussions,
alternatives to discussion, grading, the cognitive and emotional
development of college students, and interactions with
undergraduates).  This second half will deal with course preparation,
lecturing, and exam construction.  Each student will prepare a
syllabus, exams, and other course materials for a course in his or her
field.  In addition, there will be weekly readings, discussion, a
series of short papers, and the opportunity to gain practical
experience in lecturing and leading.