Supervisions
Supervisions are
the feature which distinguishes Cambridge and Oxford from most other
universities in the UK. They provide the opportunity for you to
present and discuss, on a regular basis, your own work. Supervisors
will advise you on your reading, clarify points which may emerge
from lectures, set you written work, and read and discuss that work
with you. They also write termly reports on your progress, and your
Director of Studies will go through the reports with you at the
end of each Term. The quality of supervisions depends to a considerable
extent on your contribution, and it is important that you prepare
for them carefully.
The supervision system
is an expensive privilege and should never be taken for granted.
Supervisors are appointed by the College (through your Director
of Studies) for your benefit.
If you miss supervisions
without good reason, or if you consistently fail to prepare for
the adequately, you will be charged for the supervisor's wasted
time.
If you experience difficulties
with any particular supervisor or set of supervisions, you should
see your Director of Studies.
Academic Assessment Forms
are circulated annually, towards the end of the Lent Term. These
help the College to monitor its educational provision, and give
you the opportunity to reflect and comment on your own progress
and on your supervisions. If the exercise is to be effective, it
is essential that all students should respond.
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