Orientation and Methods

11B1601

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

2 semesters

New students at the university face a number of challenges. Students may not be aware of all of these challenges in the introductory phase of their studies, as they do not yet have a clear insight into the later course of study, possible individual study goals or possible professional fields. This is where the “Orientation and Methods” module comes in by providing students with an overview of the respective subject area in their first year of study. This includes insights into specific working methods and requirements of their future course of study on the one hand and insights into various specific job profiles that the respective course of study can lead to on the other. This enables students to focus their study activities on a specific goal, which increases their motivation to put in the effort required to achieve this goal. The practical teaching and learning methods, which allow students to experience self-efficacy right at the beginning of their studies, also contribute to increased motivation to study. As the practical experience is mainly gained in group work, the ability to cooperate and cohesion within the student body is also promoted. In addition to these insights into later study and career phases, the teaching of learning skills is an essential part of the “Orientation and Methods” module. The skills taught should enable students to organize their study activities more effectively and efficiently, but also lead them to take responsibility for their own studies. The heterogeneity within the student body is specifically addressed, reflected upon and used positively in order to compensate for existing differences in competence and to encourage students to take responsibility for their own studies. The heterogeneity within the student body is specifically addressed, reflected upon and used positively in order to compensate for existing differences in competence.

1. Thematic introduction to the degree program
2. Insights into future studies
3. Insights into possible professional fields
4. Basics of scientific work
5. Learning skills
6. Obtaining information, receiving and producing texts
7. Creativity techniques
8. Presentation skills
9. Time management
10. Social skills
11. Ability to reflect

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Homework / Assignment and Project Report, written and Regular participation or
• Oral presentation, with written elaboration and Project Report, written and Regular participation

The specified forms of examination must be completed in total. The content is allocated according to the following scheme:

- Methods of scientific work in the methods section: Term paper or presentation

- Insights into studies and professional fields in the orientation component: regular participation

- Implementation as teamwork in the project component: Project report (written)

Term paper and project report: 5 - 10 pages

Presentation: 5 - 10 pages and 10 - 15 minutes presentation

The examinations can be completed as group work.

Students who have successfully completed this module can describe the subject-specific and interdisciplinary requirements of their studies and their future career. They can name specific aspects of the respective subject culture and provide an overview of the content of the subject area.

Students who have successfully completed this module have mastered basic and important methods for successfully completing their studies as well as the basics of scientific work.

Students who have successfully completed this module are able to work together successfully in groups to find good solutions to exercises and small projects and to present and justify these to others.

• Rosenberger, Sandra

• Hamann-Steinmeier, Angela
• Strickstrock, Monika
• Mola, Javad
• Susoff, Markus Lothar
• Petersen, Svea