Studying Arts and Humanities

Clearly illustrated with examples of written work and useful interactive exercises, this guide will encourage independent learning, helping arts and humanities students to develop effective study habits and learn successful strategies for reading and writing about theoretical texts.

Features a variety of examples of written work including students' work, and examples of published work
Contains interactive exercises and checklists which students can photocopy
Includes a chapter on transferable skills and employability
Recommends judicious ways for students to use the internet as a resource, and discusses social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace as forums for collaborative thinking

Autorentext

ABIGAIL MATTHEWMAN has a Master's in Philosophy from the University of Leeds where she provided study, writing and employability skills support to students in the Faculty of Arts. She also has experience teaching Philosophy and Medical Ethics and now manages the Centre for Humanities and Health at King's College London. CATHERINE BATES has a PhD in English literature from the University of Leeds, UK, where she taught English literature and provided individual and group study skills support. She has published articles on Canadian literature, responsive reading, rubbish and archives. She is now a Teaching Fellow in English at Keele University.

CATHERINE BATES has a PhD in English literature from the University of Leeds, UK, where she taught English literature and provided individual and group study skills support. She has published articles on Canadian literature, responsive reading, rubbish and archives. She is now a Teaching Fellow in English at Keele University.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Adjusting to University Life.- Becoming a University Student.- Effective Reading.- Written Assignments.- Preparing For and Taking Examinations.- Life After University.- Index.