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Colloquium & Group Discussion
Discussion centers on gaining a deeper understanding of the work itself, human nature and how principles and truths might be applied to current and future challenges. The mentor participates in the discussion and acts as a mediator—sharing insights, asking questions, and ensuring that the colloquium becomes a rich learning experience. Additionally, informal group discussions occur spontaneously among students or may be assigned by mentors to deal with particular questions. They often take the form of group readings wherein students read together aloud and discuss their insights as they go. Next Environment: Lecture & Coaching
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"...if the whole legislature ...should attempt to overlap the bounds prescribed to them by the people, I, in administering the public justice of the country, will meet the united powers at my seat in this tribunal; and pointing to the constitution, will say to them, here is the limit of your authority; and hither shall you go, but no further."
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The colloquium is a small formal group discussion led by a mentor and usually includes five to fifteen students. The group comes together after reading or experiencing a specific classical work.