The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)
  • 2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)

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

  • Granholm Eva
  • Levälahti Filip
  • Ray Jan-Anders
  • Sjölund Terese

Examiner

Sjölund Terese

Group size

No limit (30 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2022-08-10 to 2022-09-06

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
2022-08-24 09:00 - 15:30 F249 Introduction to University Studies Welcome to study Eronen Lotta
Gray Pamela
Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-08-25 09:00 - 10:00 Introduction to University Studies Welcome to Diak
2022-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 Introduction to University Studies Accrediation/RPL at Diak
2022-08-25 12:00 - 15:30 Introduction to University Studies Study office info, Learning competencies, Safety walk, O'Diako Student union
2022-08-29 08:30 - 10:00 Introduction to University Studies Library info at Diak
2022-08-29 10:15 - 11:45 Introduction to University Studies Student welfare info at Diak
2022-08-30 09:00 - 10:00 Introduction to University Studies Nursing Accreditaion Q&A on Zoom granhoev@arcada.fi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65284704500?from=addon Meeting ID: 652 8470 4500 Join by SIP 65284704500@109.105.112.236 65284704500@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 652 8470 4500 Granholm Eva
2022-08-30 10:00 - 11:00 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. Sandra Slotte is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66136927295?pwd=cUV2RWtxSE93MFZVWnQrQmlvRE9jUT09 Meeting ID: 661 3692 7295 Passcode: 894061 Join by SIP 66136927295@109.105.112.236 66136927295@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 661 3692 7295 Passcode: 894061 Slotte Sandra
2022-09-01 10:00 - 11:00 A311 Introduction to University Studies Languange - info Rancken Ulrika
2022-09-01 12:00 - 14:00 B518 Introduction to University Studies Ray Jan-Anders
2022-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 B522 Introduction to University Studies Ray Jan-Anders
2022-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 B522 Tutoring session Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 B522 Introduction to University Studies Ray Jan-Anders
2022-09-15 15:00 - 16:00 A311 Tutoring session Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-09-19 14:45 - 15:45 B522 Tutoring session Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 Tutoring session Zoom https://diak-fi.zoom.us/j/68158233031?pwd=ZFZXWDF3NWVEUVRjWVBlQWFGSXVTUT09 passcode 591174 Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 Tutoring session At Diak, room 400 Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 Tutoring session At Diak room 328 Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-11-15 09:00 - 10:00 Tutoring session Zoom https://diak-fi.zoom.us/j/68158233031?pwd=ZFZXWDF3NWVEUVRjWVBlQWFGSXVTUT09 passcode 591174 Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese
2022-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 Tutoring session Zoom - https://diak-fi.zoom.us/j/68158233031?pwd=ZFZXWDF3NWVEUVRjWVBlQWFGSXVTUT09 passcode 591174 Mannevaara Pauleen
Sjölund Terese

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