A faculty advisor guides in the selection of material, and through mathematical difficulties - but remains largely in the background.
Students take turns lecturing with the faculty member present.
The lecturing format will deepen their mastery of the new material, as well as improve expository skills. The faculty advisor will give an oral exam to each student participating in the course. To encourage such reading activities, the reading courses will be official, with graduate credit. If you are interested in forming a Reading Group, please contact Fedor A. Bogomolov the Director of Graduate Studies.