CS-C0005 - Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies, Lectures, 21.10.2024-13.12.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course, you can

  • recognize factors affecting your study ability and study wellbeing, as well as understand their influence on meaningfully progressing studies 
  • maintain your study ability and study wellbeing in university studies 

Credits: 3

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anni Rytkönen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The cross-cutting theme of the course is to give you methods for recognizing factors and developing skills affecting study wellbeing. These are focused on through weekly topics: foundations of study motivation; studies as part of life and recognizing meaningful values to oneself; time management skills and getting things done; emotions promoting and hindering study progress; strengths and stress management skills. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active participation in teaching, doing and submitting assignments in given schedule

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Individual studies and group discussions on weekly basis

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course material in MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring IV
    2025-2026 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring IV

    Registration:

    For the first-year Bachelor's students, the course is recommended for the spring term

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