- Recognize and identify the factors (including biases) that influence readers.
- Distinguish different discourses as they relate to his/her field of study
- Apply critical reading skills in order to recognize and identify the (undeclared) positions and (hidden) assumptions that lie beneath a text or a presentation of statistical information.
- Apply techniques such as scanning, surveying and skimming in order to improve reading efficiency.
- Evaluate the credibility and scientific validity of a piece of text in terms of the logic of the argument given and the solidity of the factual base.
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This module prepares the students for reading assignments typical for the MEEM programme. It focuses upon being able to assess the purpose and the background of an article, a report or a book, being able to assess the author and the text for reputation and potential biases, to be open for potential assumptions and or beliefs/normative perspectives, to distinguish facts from opinions. Additionally, the module prepares students for the reading load of a Master’s program by building skills such as: scanning to locate specific information, surveying a text, using the title and other crucial text elements, and skimming a text. So efficient reading is as important.
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