Pedagogy Workshop for Graduate Teachers

Catalog description

The primary goal of this course is to prepare graduate students for teaching Humanities-centered courses, both at Stanford and at other institutions. Instruction will emphasize the pedagogy of courses typical to Classics departments (and similar), including Greek and Latin Language Instruction, large lecture courses, and small seminars on specific topics. Secondary goals of the course are to prepare students for pedagogy-related aspects of the academic job market (e.g., preparing a teaching portfolio), and to introduce pedagogy-facing career options inside and outside the academy. Course discussions will range broadly from the ethical and philosophical facets of Humanities education, to various practical and logistical issues specific in graduate-level teaching. Readings, class visits, and in-class "microteaching" demonstrations will supplement discussions and other coursework. The only requirement for enrolled students is full and engaged participation each week. This course is intended solely for PhD students in the Stanford Department of Classics.