Required Readings:
Boyle, H. N. (2006). Memorization and Learning in Islamic Schools. Comparative Education Review, 50(3); pp. 478–495. DOI: 10.1086/504819 -- LINK
Recommended Readings:
Wednesday, May 21, 12:00pm-1:20pm, On Campus
This workshop will explore effective ways of navigating uncertainty. Learn simple techniques and strategies that can help you adapt more quickly to shifting conditions and feel empowered through adversity.
Workshop Facilitator: Rosan Gomperts, Director, Faculty Staff Help Center
IV. Accent Reduction
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Tuesday, May 20, 12:00pm-1:20pm, LKSC
This panel will highlight PhD-holders who are leaders at Stanford but are not faculty members. These panelists will discuss their career paths and their roles, as well as offering advice for those who are interested in "alt-ac" or non-faculty academic careers.
Tuesday, May 13, 12:00pm-1:20pm, LKSC
Giving a successful job talk requires more than simply knowing your topic inside and out. In this interactive session, you’ll learn strategies for structuring your talk, accommodating diverse audiences so they see the value of your research, and enhancing your delivery so that your talk is clear, engaging and memorable. You’ll see a few example approaches from successful job talks, so you can consider how to apply them to your own.
Tuesday, May 6, 12:00pm-1:20pm, LKSC
Are you planning to prepare a syllabus for an upcoming course or for the academic job search?
The ability to create an effective course plan and syllabus is critical to the success of courses we teach and in future academic positions. Join us for an interactive workshop that will prepare you for developing or revising a course to be taught at or beyond Stanford.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
Thursday, May 1, 12:00pm-1:30pm, On Campus