The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2020-08-01 to 2020-10-25)
  • 2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

15 cr

Competency aims

The study module focuses on the theoretical and
methodological knowledge that prepare students
for the real life work experiences included in
the module. This strengthen students
professional identity and enhance future
employability.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to...
- Through self-management actively develop both
personal competences and work life within
your own professional field
- develop one's ability to critical and
innovative thinking and have a flexible approach
to work life
- develop one's social competences such as team
work, communication skills and emotional
intelligence
- utilize relevant digital tools
- utilize one´s competences in a versatile and
appropriate way to develop user-centered
products and services in close co-operation with
business-life (Demola)
- embrace the entrepreneurial mindset

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Professional studies aprox. 90 credits

Additional information

Course Introduction 9.9.2020 13:00 online

In this Me and My Worklife (15ect) study module
you will choose 3 out of 4, 5 ECT courses:

Personal Leadership Online Course, starts in the
end of September.

eLearning Intro to Service Design Thinking,
starts in the end of Period 1 and continues in
Period 2.

Communication (takes place in Period 1 and
Period 2), self-studies, lectures and workshops.

Demola, check project starts from
https://www.demola.net/students External link. Please note
that you need to SEPARATELY apply and GET
ACCEPTED by Demola in order to be able to
participate in this course.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 100 hours
  • Individual studies - 100 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 100 hours
  • - 75 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 405 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 405 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass all 3
parts of 4 in this module:
Assessment criteria for grades:
1- assignment submitted on time, all 3 parts
somehow included.
5- assignment submitted on time, all parts
included. Your own learning process well
described and reflections made throughout the
process. The assignment is presented in a
creative way not only in plain text.

Teacher

  • Hernberg Mervi
  • Kietz Tove
  • Silfver Jessica
  • Silin Richard
  • Wikström-Grotell Camilla
  • Törnblom Cia

Examiner

Hernberg Mervi

Group size

No limit (21 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2020-08-10 to 2020-09-06

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 Me and My Worklife Welcome to online Course introduction, The link to Zoom can be found here: Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68768230516?pwd=WkVIUEoxekN1cTZMakxGR2c0T3F6QT09 Meeting ID: 687 6823 0516 Passcode: 881498 Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Silfver Jessica
Silin Richard
Törnblom Cia
2020-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 Me and My Worklife Guest lecturer Elina Salminen Silfver Jessica
Silin Richard
Törnblom Cia
2020-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 E254 Me and My Worklife workshop online Silfver Jessica
Silin Richard
2020-11-20 09:00 - 15:00 E494 Me and My Worklife Silfver Jessica

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