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No. 1/20 (2024)

Articles

Using primary sources in teaching selected aspects of British Studies: benefits and limitations

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25312/j.8524  [Google Scholar]
Published: 2024-05-29

Abstract

Teaching practices in the field of British studies have become more innovative over recent decades. Advances in the field of digital technologies have prompted a need to use primary sources in order to motivate students and help them to deepen their knowledge of the content. This paper discusses the benefits but also limitations of using primary sources in teaching British Studies as an academic subject.

Key words: British Studies, digitized collections, educational environment, primary sources

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