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Essentials of Higher Education (1 cr)

Code: AV00CV31-3001

General information


Enrollment

01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Timing

15.01.2025 - 15.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 15

Teachers

  • Peter Stricker

Scheduling groups

  • KAMK Avoin AMK 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 15.)

Groups

  • AAMK
    Avoin AMK

Small groups

  • KAMK Open UAS 1

Location and time

This course is completed independently on KAMK's Reppu, a Moodle-based, e-learning platform regardless of time and/or place.

Materials

All material and links are provided in the course.

Teaching methods

This is a 100% self-study online course which includes reading, a quiz, individual tasks and online tests.

Employer connections

You will gain an overview of the Kainuu labour market.

Exam schedules

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International connections

The course is especially intended for international students.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

The course is worth 1 credit (ECTS) which equals 27 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has reflected on his/her learning style and developed appropriate learning strategies and techniques. The student can name factors influencing cultural differences and knows strategies for smooth cooperation in international groups.
The student can distinguish between reliable, high-quality and academic sources and can name the features of academic working at an institution of higher education.
The student sees ways for cultural integration into Finnish society along with working possibilities in the Kainuu region, taking their own strengths and weaknesses into account.

Content scheduling

You can proceed with the course at your own speed.

Further information

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Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/fail. You must complete every assignment to pass the course.