The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)
  • 2 (2018-10-22 to 2018-12-31)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

To support the student to purposefully,
responsibly and
successfully be able to study at Arcada and get
a foundation
for his/hers career building.

Following generic competences are emphasized in
the course:

- Learning competence
- Digital literacy
- Global competence
- Ethical competence
- Communicative and social competence

Learning outcomes

Learning competence

- To have a realistic understanding of the own
higher education learning and the importance of
lifelong learning
- To know about different tools, methods and
study
activities that supports a target-oriented
learning
- To understand the importance of collaboration
for
better learning
- To be familiar with your studies and reflect
upon
the objectives of your studies
- To be familiar with your profession and get
an
insight in the knowledge, skills and attitudes
needed in your professional life.

Digital literacy

- To understand the importance of developing
your
digital competence and information competence
- To get the skills to independently solve
issues
concerning digital information, communication
and
content creation
- To master the most basic digital tools and
function so that you can be able to study,
communicate and create digital content

Global competence

- To be open minded and see the strength of
cultural
diversity

Ethical competence

- To integrate ethical principles of good
scientific
practice in the studies at Arcada

Communicative and social competence

- To be able to share insights with others and
argue
for their opinions
- To use the writing guide in written work

Course contents

Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today

Group tutorials with tutoring teacher
Orientation in studies with Study Counselor
Language support and mapping of language
qualifications
Contents and goal with studies
Multicultural studies

Part 2 (3 ECTS) Digital literacies (online
course in
itslearning)
1. Digital literacies
2. Content creation
3. Information literacy
4. Communication and collaboration

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Additional information

Participating in a preparation seminar prior to
the examination seminar is mandatory.
Both course parts - University studies of today
and ICT Driving License - must be passed during
the academic year. The course parts are
registered in one single grade corresponding 5
cr. There are separate course areas for the
course parts on itslearning.

Part 2: Digital literacies is an online course.
Every week
new tasks will appear. We also offer dropin if
needed.
More information in itslearning.

Recommended or required reading

Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today
Writing Guide
Study Guide
Scientific Writing

Part 2 (3 ECTS) Digital literacies
ict.arcada.fi and itslearning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 0 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 0 hours
  • Small-group work - 0 hours
  • Individual studies - 0 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 0 hours
  • Seminars - 0 hours

Workload

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

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today
Active participation in lessons, seminars
(International week) and tutorials.
Participation is shown in a learning diary
handed in
by each student.

Part 2 (3 ECTS) Digital literacies
Pass all mandatory tasks in itslearning

Teacher

  • Gray Pamela
  • Hagström Sarah
  • Levälahti Filip
  • Ray Jan-Anders
  • Åvall Ann-Kristin

Examiner

Gray Pamela

Group size

No limit (47 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-08-27 09:15 - 11:30 A510 Introduction to University Studies Gray Pamela
Herva Marja
Ray Jan-Anders
Åkermarck Erica
2018-08-30 12:15 - 14:30 A510 Introduction to University Studies Gray Pamela
2018-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 A510 Introduction to University Studies Ray Jan-Anders
2018-09-03 13:00 - 15:00 A510 Introduction to University Studies Gray Pamela
2018-09-10 09:15 - 11:30 A510 Introduction to University Studies Gray Pamela
2018-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 A510 Introduction to University Studies Ray Jan-Anders
2018-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 B518 Introduction to University Studies Ray Jan-Anders
2018-10-01 12:00 - 15:00 F365 Introduction to University Studies Ray Jan-Anders
2018-10-29 13:15 - 14:45 B320 Introduction to University Studies Gray Pamela
2018-11-20 14:15 - 15:30 A510 Introduction to University Studies During this lecture our study counsller Mia Ekström and our Study psychologist Fanny Hedenborg will tell you about how they can help you with your studies Ekström Mia
Hedenborg Fanny
Åkermarck Erica
2018-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 A510 Introduction to University Studies During this hour Petra Virkki our Student health care nurse will tell you about vaccinations and the health control. Virkki Petra
Åkermarck Erica

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