Study Skills in an International Community (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The students will know the basic principles and rules of study at a university of applied sciences and can use student services. They will be able to plan their own study path using the curriculum, generic and field-specific competences, and guidance. The students will be able to use the document templates needed during their studies.

The students will be able to define the key concepts of intercultural communication and cultural dimensions. They will become acquainted with students from other cultures and gain an awareness of how culture impacts communication and behavior in a multicultural environment and teams. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will identify and prevent culture shock.

Content

Welcome to KAMK!
University studies and guidance services
Study path planning
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/Fail
Pass: The students prepare for and participate in the group sessions and the arrival and personal progress review discussions according to instructions. The students know how to use 0365 cloud services, Skype, Teams and Moodle, as well as other key software. The students complete group discussions and a presentation on a chosen culture.
Fail: The students fail to participate in the group sessions and their arrival and personal progress review discussions. They do not know how to use 0365 cloud services, Skype, Teams or Moodle and other available software and electronic templates. The students do not participate in the discussions and fail to deliver a presentation.