Upon completion of the course, the student will - understand the significance of study planning - be familiar with the learning opportunities available to her/him - recognise her/his strengths and challenges in progressing in her/his studies - plan and assess her/his studies throughout the completion of the degree - manage and apply the basics of academic information literacy and the basic skills of information retrieval in her/his field of study - seek and use various data extensively and critically - understand the ethical issues related to the use of texts and other data in the academic environment.
Contents
The course spans throughout the duration of studies and consist of the following parts:
1. Personal study plan Each student prepares a personal study plan which is, designed to support the student in the process of planning and completing her/his studies. The student updates her/his personal study plan during the studies with the support provided by the degree programme.
2. Basic of Information Literacy A course taught by the university library, which will introduce the student to the printed and electronic library materials, and provide the student with a grasp of information retrieval, use and assessment of information, and good ethical practices in the academia.
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Personal Study PlanningProject / practical work
1 ECTS
In
English
Evaluation
Pass/fail.
Basics of Information LiteracyParticipation in course work
1 ECTS
In
English
Evaluation
Pass/fail.
Students must: - participate the university + programme orientation - complete a personal study plan - participate the Basics of Information Literacy -course