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Studies and Information Acquisition

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RRP0101
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-TR 2012
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 1 (2012-2013)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Vaahtoniemi, Saila
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Learning Outcomes

The student will get familiar with the functions of Vaasa Polytechnic, the learning environment and learning community as well as the professional image of his/her own branch. The student will learn the structure of his degree programme and its requirement and draws up his/her own study plan. The student will learn to use various information services. The student will commit to the studies, take responsibility for his/her work, and learn to evaluate his/her work and achievements, and plan the studies with future working life in mind.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 52 h
- of which scheduled studies: 26 h
- of which anutonoumus studies: 26 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Previous studies are not required.

Contents

The learning environment at Vaasa Polytechnic and the support services (Winha, IT-systems, study guidance and students’ financial aid; health care and sports, international affairs services, virtual studies, library and information services, and Student’s union. One’s own degree programme (incl. specialised professional studies) and study methods, job descriptions in the field. Starting interview and appraisal discussion.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Student’s guide, IT basics, the polytechnic homepage and the material produced by the library.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, drawing up the study plan, guidance discussions based on the plan. Group activities and assignments.

Assessment Criteria

Suoritettu (S) if students have made all what inclusive in course

Assessment Methods

Drawing up one’s personal study plan, IT- exercises. Active participation in starting interview and appraisal discussion. Assessment - pass/fail.


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