The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2009 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2009 (native finnish speaking students) - General studies
- International business 2009 (native swedish speaking students) - General studies
- Plastics technology 2009 - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - General studies
- Nursing 2011 - General studies
- Nursing 2012 - General studies
- Nursing 2013 - General studies
- Nursing 2014 - General studies
- Nursing 2015 - General studies
- Nursing 2016 - General studies
- Nursing 2017 - General studies
- Nursing 2018 - General studies
- Nursing 2019 - General studies
- Nursing 2020 - General studies
- Nursing 2021 - General studies
- Nursing 2022 - General studies
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
- 2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)
Level/category
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
- Levälahti Filip
- Ray Jan-Anders
- Åkermarck Erica
- Sjölund Terese
Examiner
Gray Pamela
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (34 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-08-09 to 2021-09-05
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
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2021-08-24 | 09:00 - 15:00 | F249 | Introduction to University Studies | Introduction day - WELCOME TO ARCADA Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68321492527?from=addon Meeting ID: 683 2149 2527 Join by SIP 68321492527@109.105.112.236 68321492527@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 683 2149 2527 | Eronen Lotta Gray Pamela Mannevaara Pauleen Sjölund Terese Åkermarck Erica |
2021-08-25 | 09:00 - 16:00 | Introduction to University Studies | Introduction day - WELCOME TO DIAK | Åkermarck Erica | |
2021-08-27 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Living and studying in Finland | Living and studying in Finland for international students Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61715411709 Meeting ID: 617 1541 1709 Join by SIP 61715411709@109.105.112.236 61715411709@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 617 1541 1709 | Mustasilta Elina Smirnova Elena |
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2021-08-27 | 14:15 - 15:00 | RPL & Accreditation information | This information session is for you that have an degree from before and wnat to apply for accreditation. The session will be held in Collaboration Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68897607707?from=addon Meeting ID: 688 9760 7707 Join by SIP 68897607707@109.105.112.236 68897607707@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 688 9760 7707 | Åkermarck Erica | |
2021-08-30 | 12:45 - 14:45 | Introduction to University Studies | ONLINE; zoom-link will be published on itslearning. | Ray Jan-Anders | |
2021-09-01 | 09:00 - 10:00 | Global Competences | Global Competences/soft skills make you attractive in the future job market, as these are sought after by employers and prepare you for continuous learning. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65601539963?pwd=dXBoaFFMazFSOWZXZDVmdmR6bEdnZz09 Meeting ID: 656 0153 9963 Passcode: 856985 Join by SIP 65601539963@109.105.112.236 65601539963@109.105.112.235 | Slotte Sandra | |
2021-09-02 | 12:45 - 13:45 | Introduction to University Studies | Student Welfare both Arcada and Diak ONLINE https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62310277459 | Höglund Maria Kalland Astrid |
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2021-09-02 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Tutor session with Sonja, Kristiina, Erica and Pamela | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62192892801?from=addon Meeting ID: 621 9289 2801 Join by SIP 62192892801@109.105.112.236 62192892801@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 621 9289 2801 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |
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2021-09-03 | 09:00 - 09:45 | Introduction to University Studies | Languge information Ulrika Rancken is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61196889130?from=addon Meeting ID: 611 9688 9130 Join by SIP 61196889130@109.105.112.236 61196889130@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 611 9688 9130 | Herva Marja Rancken Ulrika |
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2021-09-03 | 10:00 - 12:00 | Introduction to University Studies | Library information - Online | ||
2021-09-03 | 13:15 - 14:45 | Self-help and study skills | This session is for both Arcada-Diak students and Top-Up students. It will be held online. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63947265399?from=addon | Kalland Astrid Nyström Erika |
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2021-09-08 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Introduction to University Studies | ONLINE; zoom-link will be published on itslearning. | Ray Jan-Anders | |
2021-09-09 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Tutor session with Sonja, Kristiina, Erica and Pamela | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61743904459?from=addon Meeting ID: 617 4390 4459 Join by SIP 61743904459@109.105.112.236 61743904459@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 617 4390 4459 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |
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2021-09-16 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Tutor session with Sonja, Kristiina, Erica and Pamela | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67972039273?from=addon Meeting ID: 679 7203 9273 Join by SIP 67972039273@109.105.112.236 67972039273@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 679 7203 9273 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |
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2021-09-23 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Tutor session with Sonja, Kristiina, Erica and Pamela | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67946551030?from=addon Meeting ID: 679 4655 1030 Join by SIP 67946551030@109.105.112.236 67946551030@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 679 4655 1030 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |
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2021-10-07 | 13:00 - 14:45 | B518 | Tutor session with Sonja, Kristiina, Erica and Pamela | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63699988491?from=addon Meeting ID: 636 9998 8491 Join by SIP 63699988491@109.105.112.236 63699988491@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 636 9998 8491 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |
2021-12-02 | 14:00 - 15:30 | Tutor session with Sonja, Kristiina, Therese and Pamela | Gray Pamela Pihlström Therese Åkermarck Erica |