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Study Course Description

Introduction to Study

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
VPUPK_390
Branch of Science
Health care sciences and services; Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts

Dzirciema Street 16, Riga, vppk@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the course is to prepare and administer students in the study process, promote mutual communication and provide insight into the chosen specialty.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not necessary.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.On the study process of psychology, its requirements, basic principles for the creation of study papers, basic skills necessary for the student, respectful mutual communication.

Skills

1.Students will be able to develop their learning skills, be able to navigate teaching staff requirements and the study process.

2.Will be able to search for and evaluate the literature and other additional materials necessary for studies, use the resources and information technologies of the Library, create study papers – literature summaries, essays, reports, group projects, independent research and creative works, as well as engage in respectful communication with teaching staff and courtiers.

Competences

1.On the study process, mutual communication in the study process and the framework of the psychology sector

Individual work and tests

Reading literature

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Reading literature

-
-

Get to know the specified literature before classes, prepare to discuss the topic.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Final test on the topics acquired in the study course

50.00% from total grade
10 points
2.

The creative essay “What is it like to be a student?”

0.00% from total grade
Test
3.

Information literacy

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

What is it like to be a student? Introduction to psychology studies. Profession of psychologist and degrees of study in the professional context. Interaction between psychology and healthcare.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to studies and study work. Introduction to the psychology research paper. Academic writing. Construction of research paper. Plagiarism and its consequences.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Information literacy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Information literacy.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Information literacy.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Information literacy.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

What is it like to be a student? Introduction to psychology studies. Profession of psychologist and degrees of study in the professional context. Interaction between psychology and healthcare.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Introduction to studies and study work. Introduction to the psychology research paper. Academic writing. Construction of research paper. Plagiarism and its consequences.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

What is it like to be a student? Introduction to psychology studies. Profession of psychologist and degrees of study in the professional context. Interaction between psychology and healthcare.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to studies and study work. Introduction to the psychology research paper. Academic writing. Construction of research paper. Plagiarism and its consequences.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Information literacy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Information literacy.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Information literacy.
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to studies and study work. Introduction to the psychology research paper. Academic writing. Construction of research paper. Plagiarism and its consequences.
Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
4

Topics

Emotional intelligence. The role of professional and personal resources in communication. Social perception, communication and interaction.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
4

Topics

Information literacy.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

KSK Studenta rokasgrāmata

2.

Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Satversme

3.

Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Ētikas kodekss

4.

Studiju reglaments I

5.

Studiju iekšējās kārtības noteikumi

6.

Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A., 2015.Psiholoģija. Zvaigzne ABC