Purpose and Approach

These materials were created in a spirit of openness and collaboration, making the most of the possibilities digital learning offers such as broader access, flexible pacing, and new ways to connect ideas. At the same time, we recognise the limits of the digital and the continuing importance of face-to-face conversation, mentorship, and shared learning experience. The resources are therefore intended to complement, not replace, the human encounters that make learning meaningful and alive.

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We believe that learning works best when it is shared. You are encouraged to:

• Connect with teachers, mentors, or peers to discuss ideas and reflections.
• Form a study group or partnership to exchange perspectives.
• Keep a learning journal to track your responses and questions.
• Use the reflection prompts to support dialogue in seminars or informal discussions. </aside>

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Reading Critically (and Selectively)

The DLRs include plenty of academic reading, but we recommend engagement, above coverage. You do not need to read everything closely. Instead:

• Scan texts to understand their questions, positioning, and relevance to your work.
• Pay attention to methods and assumptions as much as arguments and outcomes.
• Note what feels useful, what feels unresolved, and what you might want to question or extend.
• Write short reflections that connect readings to your own research concerns.

Using Audiovisual Materials

Talks, interviews, and sound-based materials should be approached with the same care as written texts. They often require moving between listening, note-taking, and reflection, allowing meaning to emerge over time rather than in a single pass.

You might find it helpful to:

• Listen or watch more than once: first for the overall argument or narrative, then for detail.
• Take notes as you go, including time stamps for moments you want to return to.
• Consider context and positioning; who is speaking, for whom, and in what setting.
• Reflect on how the material connects to your own research questions, methods, or ethical concerns.

Working Across Disciplines

Interdisciplinary materials are offered to expand perspective, not to dilute disciplinary rigour. When working across fields: