1. How do you study subjects where they are no set text books?
so for example, how do you study a subject which has no set
text book, yet, some recommended reading books?</SPAN>
2. Is recommended reading books compulsory? like do lecturers
expect you to read the recommended reading books?
They won't FORCE you to read it, but they've recommended it because it'll give you a hopefully better understanding of what you've learnt. Usually these recommended readings are articles, where the theory has been applied in practise. The readings are there to broaden your understanding of the subject matter, giving you different ways of seeing, understanding the content you've covered.
Usually if you've understood what's being said in the lectures, you could probably get away with skimming through the recommended readings, however, if you have the time, read afew of the first readings the lecturer has recommended and if they're any good, try and read them as the semester progresses. If however the readings are shit and he/she is just churning out random texts, then don't bother.
General studying tips, make sure you do you own notes in the lectures. If you have time, try and write up your notes, combining them with bits and pieces from readings etc as a way of collating information for that day's learning. Not only are you getting a better understand of what was covered but you're also drawing in other pieces of information, connecting the dots if you will, of linking concepts and ideas. It might seem abit of work initially but if you're organised and dedicated, come revision time, you're all set.
