Symposium is a word that has been in use since ages. In early time it referred to a social activity or a drinking party. In Early times, Symposiums were held to celebrate the introduction of Youths into the aristocratic society. It was a forum for men of all ages to debate, boast, plot or party with others.
However, in modern times it has been used to refer to an academic conference or a university class. This class is characterized by an open discursive rather than a lecture format.
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