Purposeful Engagement
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Approach each class with curiosity
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Come prepared having engaged with the assigned text (reading or film)
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Focus on learning about ourselves, the text, and the world
Experienced Facilitation
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Follow the facilitator’s lead. Like a conductor guiding an orchestra, the facilitator ensures the conversation flows harmoniously.
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Share the air. Recognize that time constraints may sometimes limit individual contributions to keep the discussion balanced.
Text-Centered Exploration
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Use the shared text as an anchor for discussions
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Balance personal insights with textual analysis
Discussion Over Debate
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Aim to understand diverse perspectives
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Disagree respectfully when necessary
Premise Participant Commitments
Participant Experience
Join a community of curious minds exploring life’s enduring questions through engaging, facilitated sessions. Whether online or in-person, each session follows the Premise guidelines, encouraging thoughtful, inclusive conversations around thought-provoking works—literature, films, and essays. You'll connect, learn, and reflect in a welcoming intellectual community.
Participant Experience
Join a community of curious minds exploring life’s enduring questions through engaging, facilitated sessions. Whether online or in-person, each session follows the Premise guidelines, encouraging thoughtful, inclusive conversations around thought-provoking works—literature, films, and essays. You'll connect, learn, and reflect in a welcoming intellectual community.
Share the Air: Be mindful of your speaking time
Embrace Inquiry: Ask questions and remain open-minded
Respect Diversity: Value varied perspectives and experiences. A discussion with people from all walks of life means we don't always see eye-to-eye. The best learning happens when we are challenged to think anew about our opinions.
Listen Actively: Strive to understand that the most significant voice in the room isn't always yours.
Refer to the Shared Reading or Film: Use the shared text as a catalyst for connection and learning.
Foster Community: Contribute to the spirit of an unpretentious and joyful learning experience. Premise is an intellectual space with an emotional core.
Value Reflection: Embrace and expect moments of silence for deeper thinking.
Come Prepared: Enrich the conversation with your thorough preparation. The preparation is intentionally designed to take no more than a few hours so we can ensure all participants will be ready to discuss.
In the most vibrant conversations, participants...
Share the Air: Be mindful of your speaking time
Embrace Inquiry: Ask questions and remain open-minded
Respect Diversity: Value varied perspectives and experiences. A discussion with people from all walks of life means we don't always see eye-to-eye. The best learning happens when we are challenged to think anew about our opinions.
Listen Actively: Strive to understand that the most significant voice in the room isn't always yours.
Refer to the Shared Reading or Film: Use the shared text as a catalyst for connection and learning.
Foster Community: Contribute to the spirit of an unpretentious and joyful learning experience. Premise is an intellectual space with an emotional core.
Value Reflection: Embrace and expect moments of silence for deeper thinking.
Come Prepared: Enrich the conversation with your thorough preparation. The preparation is intentionally designed to take no more than a few hours so we can ensure all participants will be ready to discuss.
