This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module is intended to teach students the academic practices required for study at undergraduate level with particular reference to Classical and Archaeological Studies. Practical skills, such as the use of IT for word processing, referencing and research, will be combined with the more complex issues of argument synthesis, analysis of primary evidence and written expositions.
2 hours per week
This is a core module for students studying Single Honours Classical & Archaeological Studies and Ancient History.
This is an optional module for students studying for JH BA Classical & Archaeological Studies.
100% coursework
Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Greetham. B. (2008) How to Write Better Essays. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Northedge, A. (2005) The Good Study Guide. Milton Keynes: The Open University
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
11.1. Demonstrate selective reading skills.
11.2 Synthesize arguments and identify key issues.
11.3 Identify, recall and deploy material relevant to a particular question.
11.4 Analyse the usefulness of secondary sources and the issues surrounding different translations of the texts.
11.5 Make written expositions with structured and coherent arguments, according to accepted academic conventions.
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