UEA - Preparing for University
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Preparing for University at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 7 weeks |
Total fee | ₹4,450 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Credential | Certificate |
Preparing for University at FutureLearn Highlights
- Earn a certificate from the University of East Anglia
Preparing for University at FutureLearn Course details
This course is designed for anyone considering studying at a university, or a similar higher education institution
In this course, you'll build the foundations of these skills, so that you can prepare yourself for the challenges of this new learning environment.
You'll hear from university lecturers on what they value in students and get advice on the more difficult aspects of learning at university.
At the end of each week, you'll receive a summary of key skills, which you'll find useful to refer back to as you start your university journey.
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Preparing for University at FutureLearn Curriculum
Asking questions
Introduction to the course
The process of 'asking questions'
Preparing for a lecture
Questioning lecture material
Week 1 summary
Independent study
Introduction to independent study
Links between independent study and revision
Developing reading skills
Reflecting on independent study and revision
Persuasive writing
Learning what persuasive writing is all about
Getting started to write persuasively
Now over to you
Communicating in an academic or professional environment
Textual analysis
Introduction to textual analysis
Reading the poem
Identifying a sonnet
The idea of liberty in the poem
About liberty
Studying the poem within its historical context
Producing a dialogue
Bringing the poem up to date
Week 4 summary
The power of data
Introduction to the power of data
Using data to support an argument
Handling basic data
Handling applied data
Working with visual representations of data
Scenario: Planning your mission to Mars
Week 5 summary
Academic currency
Introduction to academic currency
Discussing when to acknowledge the work of others
Thinking about referencing
Correcting wrongly referenced work
Self assessment and summary
Summary of the Prep for Uni course
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