Study Guide
Study Guide
#savoniaUAS
Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
Code | 4 EXX8100 |
Name | Tools for International Engineering Students |
Credits | 5 ects |
Objectives | The student is able to plan his/her studies and use the information, counselling and guidance services available in Savonia UAS. The student is able to find support when needed in order to progress with the studies according to schedules. The student is able to evaluate and develop his/ her studying skills. The student is able to use the necessary IT tools and applications in his/her studies. The student is able to communicate, work and study in a multicultural environment. |
Content | Studying in Savonia UAS, studying skills and the progress of studies (Orientation to UAS studies). Effective use of computers, digital network and IT applications supporting studies (IT skills). Studying in a foreign language. Communication skills in a multicultural environment. Understanding cultural differences and critical incidents. Working skills in multicultural groups and teams. (Multicultural Communication) |
Requirements | Option 1: Active participation in the orientation days, teaching, including briefings and events (Savonia Start). An individual PSP conversation with the teacher tutor. Contact lessons, working online, assignments, exercises and independent studies following instructions and given deadlines. Option 2: Online course. Must be agreed and planned together with a teacher tutor. |
Grading Scale | Passed - 0 |
Course material | Materials on Reppu, Wilma, online course DigiAvain_en and Moodle, other materials handed out by teachers. |
Prerequisites | |
Other Considerations | The student’s work load is divided in the following way: Orientation to UAS studies 1 ECTS IT skills 2 ECTS Multicultural Communication 2 ECTS |
Contact | Salli Tiina |
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.