The Arts Good Study Guide (Open University Set Book S.) - Softcover

Chambers, E.; Northedge, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749287454 ISBN 13: 9780749287450

Publisher: Open University Worldwide, 1997

Synopsis

The Arts Good Study Guide is essential reading for students of arts and humanities subjects. Based on the experience of real students, it offers practical examples and activities to help you develop study strategies that really work. It will help you: organize yourself so that you make best use of your time; read and understand written, visual and aural 'texts'; make useful notes; write fluently and convincingly, making good use of textual illustration and evidence; get the most out of lectures, group discussions, audio-visual media and visits to galleries, museums and theatre; use a computer in your studies; prepare effectively for exams. The book is designed for students of arts and humanities subjects, including art history; classical studies; cultural, media and film studies; history; law; languages; literature; music; philosophy; religious studies. You will find the book invaluable whether you are new to study or more experienced, or perhaps taking it up again after a break. It is full of practical advice whether you are studying full-time or part-time, in your own home or in a group with other students and a tutor. It is a set book for The Open University's Arts Faculty course, An Introduction to the Humanities.

About this title

Synopsis

This invaluable study guide is specifically written for students studying the arts and humanities whether beginners or more experienced. It offers comprehensive guidance on key skills and helps students to learn how to present their thoughts with confidence, both in discussion with other people and in writing. Topics covered include: reading and understanding written, visual and aural texts; writing fluently and convincingly making good use of textual illustration and evidence; the processes of analysis-interpretation-evaluation; getting the most out of lectures, group discussions, audio-visual media and galleries, theatres and museums; and, research techniques including writing a project report. This book is currently only available to A103 students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Worldwide
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749287454
• ISBN 13: 9780749287450
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 282