Overview
An introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students need for success at university that involves thinking about the whole person.
About this paper
| Paper title | Academic Skills for University Success |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pathway |
| EFTS | 0.050 |
| Points | 6 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $320.40 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- DipArts, DipCom, DipSc
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Stella Cameron
- Textbooks
Texts supplied through eReserve
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
1.1 Set goals for success in their learning, career, and life aspirations
Lifelong Learning, Scholarship, Self-motivation
1.2 Draw on their own lived experiences, values, and aspirations to create a plan to achieve their goals
Lifelong Learning, Scholarship, Self-motivation
1.3 Demonstrate self-confidence with pride in themselves and their own culture, complete with its shared aspirations
Global Perspective, Cultural Understanding, Self-motivation
2.2 Demonstrate confidence in participating in bicultural Aotearoa New Zealand based on an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Cultural Understanding, Self-motivation
3.1 Work independently and in a team
Lifelong Learning, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork
3.2 Practise effective note taking and time management
Lifelong Learning, Scholarship, Information Literacy, Self-motivation
3.3 Produce a clear and effective oral presentation
Communication, Information Literacy, Self-motivation
3.5 Prepare for and meet the requirements of an exam
Scholarship, Ethics, Self-motivation
3.6 Demonstrate foundational critical thinking skills
Critical Thinking
4.1 Demonstrate help-seeking behaviours, knowing who to ask for help and where to find resources
Lifelong Learning, Self-motivation
Overview
An introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students need for success at university that involves thinking about the whole person.
About this paper
| Paper title | Academic Skills for University Success |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pathway |
| EFTS | 0.050 |
| Points | 6 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- DipArts, DipCom, DipSc
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Phil Maw
- Nicola Cummins
- Textbooks
Textbooks supplied through eReserve.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Set goals for success in their learning, career and life aspirations
- Draw on their own lived experiences, values and aspirations to create a plan to achieve their goals
- Recognise and understand typical lecture style, how to focus on key concepts and take effective notes
- Work independently and manage time efficiently
- Produce a clear and effective visual presentation
- Prepare for and meet the requirements of an exam
- Demonstrate foundational critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate help-seeking behaviours, knowing who to ask for help and where to find resources