Student Orientation Program Group 3 (ILV)

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Course lecturer:

 Janet Brown , MA MA
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FH-Prof. Mag. Dr.

 Thomas Fenzl
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FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in

 Ursula Liebhart
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Dipl.-Ing.

 Martin Stromberger
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Course numberB4.06360.10.020
Course codeAktStart
Curriculum2024
Semester of degree program Semester 1
Mode of delivery Presence- and Telecourse
Units per week0,6
ECTS credits1,0
Language of instruction German

On successful completion of the course, students can:

  • identify the main challenges of studying and proactively develop action strategies to successfully overcome them.
  • orient themselves well in the university setting and reflect on their new role as a student.

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  • Welcome and Introduction to peers, support staff and leadership team.
  • Introduction to English, Foreign Language Program, Internationalization, Elective courses
  • Introduction to IT resources (Moodle, ICT, Library resources) and Campus Tour
  • Meet-the-Peers, Meet the Lecturers, Meet the Graduates, Meet the Manager
  • Career Services, Student Union, Student Support Services
  • Academic Conduct, Rights & Responsibilities, Equity & Inclusion

Bensberger, G./Messer, J. (2010): Survivalguide Bachelor. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag.

Brunner, E. (Hrsg.) (2011). Lässig statt stressig durchs Studium. Ein Antistressmanual von Studierenden für Studierende. Allgemeiner Teil (Teil 1). URL: http://www.ph-gmuend.de/deutsch/downloads/studium/Laessig_statt_stressig_durchs_Studium_Allgemeiner_Teil.pdf , Stand vom 16.07.2013

Cottrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook. 5e. New York: Bloomsbury Academic

Loucks, E.B. (2022) The Mindful College Student: How to Succeed, Boost Well-Being, and Build the Life You Want at University and Beyond. New Oakland: Harbinger Publications

Santos, L. The Happiness Lab Podcast. Pushkin Industries. https://www.drlauriesantos.com/happiness-lab-podcast
Oxford University (ed.) Study Skills and Training. https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills#

Further reading and resources will be provided by instructors.

Moderated group work, lecture, discussion, individual exercises, self-study, case studies.

Cumulative module grade: The individual course grade of ILV "Active Start" is incorporated into the overall module grade and is weighted in accordance with its assigned ECTS credits.
Assessment type: continuous assessment
Assessment method/s: Active participation
Successful completion of the course: grade "Successfully completed"