End of block 1!!!

Well done on completing block one. You have done well taking in all the information we have given you.



As Fiona told you though, now is the time to reflect on what you have learnt, organise your thooughts and ideas and make sure you have a clear action plan for block two which clearly identifies what areas you need to work on. Please go over all the assessments, marking criteria etc. on your memory sticks so that you are clear from the outset of block two what is required of you. We can clarify this in class on Monday.



Think of block one as you being filled with the skills you need at university. Now, in the next six weeks you need to demonstrate you can use these skills to the required level of MA study. Block two is about your production so you need to be rested, clear and inspired!



Some questions to help you reflect on the pre-sessional course so far. Please post your ideas/thoughts on your blogs:



Is the pre-sessional what you expected? How has it differed?

What are you finding difficult, easy, useful or interesting about the course? What are you learning?

You are half-way there. How does this make you feel? How will you be prepared for block two? How will you manage the assessments successfully? Think about the skills you have learnt and how they apply to each assessment. Also think about your time management.

How ready do you feel for your MA course at this point? What do you think will be most challenging for you?


Hope you enjoy the visit tomorrow. Make the most of the weekend to relax and prepare for the next block. Once again, well done so far!!