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The Open University

Studying the arts and humanities

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

This free course is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and improve your confidence as an independent learner.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Studying the arts and humanities
  • 1 Studying the arts and humanities
  • 1.1 Introducing the arts and humanities
  • 1.1.1 Distance-teaching technique
  • 2 Reasons for choosing to study the arts
  • 2 Reasons for choosing to study the arts
  • 3 Hopes and expectations about study
  • 3 Hopes and expectations about study
  • 4 Concerns about study
  • 4 Concerns about study
  • 5 Studying the arts, expectations and concerns
  • 5 Studying the arts, expectations and concerns
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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