Introduction to Studies

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	KI15JOOP04
Type:	Compulsory
Level:	Bachelor
Credits:	4.0 points
Responsible Teacher:	Katila, Anu (Ilmajoki)
Teacher Team:	Katila, Anu (Ilmajoki) ; Latva-Reinikka, Anu ; Nieminen, Sirkka ; Putula-Hautala, Eija
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum	Semester	Credits	Start of Semester	End of Semester
PALVELUJ-2014	1 autumn	3.0	2014-09-01	2014-12-31
PALVELUJ-2014	2 spring	1.0	2016-01-01	2016-07-31

Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Studies (1 etc)
Increase in self-awareness, planning of studies, follow-up and support. Students will have command of various learning techniques and tools needed in time management. They will acquire readiness for professional growth.

Introduction to Communicative Skills ( 1 etc)
Students are competent in using the methods and guidelines available in learning situations. They are able to adapt their basic communicative skills to the needs of learning assignments. They take the copyright law into consideration and they use various information sources according to ethical and valid instructions.

Information seeking (1 etc)
Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in analysing their information needs from multiple perspectives. They will be able to name and hierarchically analyse concepts pertaining to their topic. Students will learn to present the library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and to name sources of information for the study field. They will learn to select sources, use databases and to evaluate and develop their information seeking skills.

Professionla Growth (1 etc): Students will consider their own skills, goals for future careers. Students become familiar with various job opportunities.

Student's Workload

Introduction to Studies:Total work load, 26 h of which scheduled studies 30% and autonomous studies 70%
Introduction to Communicative Skills: Total work load, 26 h of which scheduled studies 12 h and autonomous studies 14 h.
Information seeking : Contact teaching 10 h autonomous studies 16 h.
Professional Growth:Total work load, 26 h of which scheduled studies 20 % and autonomous studies 80%

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisities

Introduction to Studies:
Studying at universities of applied sciences, orientation into Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and studies, reinforcing self-awareness and the defining of professional goals, compiling a personal study plan, preparation for the working world and coping at work.

Introdution to Communicative Skills:
Introduction to oral and written learning assignments. Writing out an essay (answer in an exam). Using information sources and ethics concerning that. Making references. Instructions of written work in Seinäjoki UAS.

Information seeking: Library and information services at Seinäjoki UAS, databases and the Internet, main producers of information in the study field, evaluation and use of information.

Professional Growth: Career planning. Workplace skills, studying the post-integration in employment planning, job seeking, self-assessment skills

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Written assignments, group discussions, presentations, lectures.

Assessment Criteria

Approved – Students have participated actively in contact learning. Approved assignments.

Assessment Methods

Lectures and learning assignments.

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