Module code: EAL4710
HEAR transcript: included as co-curricular activities
Module duration: 10 weeks / 2hrs a week
Skills Points for doctoral students: 20
Non-credit bearing
Preparation and assessment: none
University tutors expect students to think critically and often complain that student writing is ‘too descriptive’, ‘has no evidence’ or ‘shows no argument’. This module unpacks what is meant by ‘a critical approach’ and gives students practice in reading and evaluating texts, planning, and writing arguments and ensuring precision in both written and oral logic and language. It is suitable for students from every discipline, for undergraduates and postgraduates and will equip you with the practical skills needed to excel in your studies.
Key skills: developing a convincing argument, thinking critically, evaluating arguments
Students' feedback on this module:
"I think every student should take this class. I learnt how to be critical and how to argue academically. This is invaluable."
"Class discussions were amazing. And I enjoyed the materials too. I will refer to them when working on my assignments."
"This class really gave a framework for thinking and reasoning. Thank you!"