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i²Talent (English taught)31476/3977/1718/1/92
Study guide

i²Talent (English taught)

31476/3977/1718/1/92
Academic year 2017-18
Is found in:
  • International Curriculum, programme stage 2
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science as i²Talent
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as i²Talent
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as i²Talent
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as i²Talent (English taught)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2018 ()

Organisation of education

Teaching Activities, Learning Activities, Assessment Activities
Lecture
Self-study51,00 hours
Seminar12,00 hours
Supervised independent work12,00 hours
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under credit contract.
Co-ordinator: Cornette Femke
Other teaching staff: Asselberg Marc, Bekkens Anneleen, De Cock Stefaan, De Graeve Grietje, Dhondt Cem, Ermens Katrien, Trypsteen Johan
Language course: No
Languages: English, French
Scheduled for: Semester 2

Objectives

Is able to develop a self-image from which he learns how to create value in IT and make a conscious choice for 1 or more job profiles tested during the internship. Gets insight into various aspects (challenges, threats, ...) of his professional working environment.
Is able to develop a number of personal qualities such as creativity, sense of initiative, daring to deal with risks and sense of responsibility. Is more aware of his own possibilities and talents and develops more self-confidence.
Is able to be entrepreneurial by taking initiatives to participate in IT-related activities (scholarships, scholarships, projects, hacketons, summer schools, etc.) to gain additional experience or knowledge.
Is able to be entrepreneurial by developing and translating creative ideas into a concept, creating something new, improving a process, creating something expensive, ...
Is able to handle and / or collaborate with professionals and students in an international context by participating in international scholarships, study trips, webinars, internships and IP projects, ...
Is able to develop insight into cultural differences between countries and regions.
Is able to give an opinion on the social and deontological reference frameworks within which he will function

Contents

Individual and IT:
- Who am I, what can I do?
- Understanding of personal qualities / How can I get started with this?
- Testing (MBTI / Disc / ...) + Personal conversation
- ...

Individual and IT
- Teamwork: In which group do you want to work?
- What type of company do I want to run my internship?
- Application tips aimed to apply for the internship + CV
- Simulation job interview
- ...

Entrepreneurial and IT
- non-compulsory participation in IT projects / webinars / hacketon / VPW / Codefever ... and / or - student psychiatry (OC, IT lab, etc ...)
- Group assignment with Fab-Lab / IT Lab
- ...

International and IT
- Group assignment cultural differences in the workplace (company)
- Visit Fairs (CeBit / NY Travel / Barcelona / Stock Exchange / ...)
- ...

Society and IT
- Social media
- Intellectual property rights
- ...

Order of enrolment

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Prerequisites

The arrangements regarding prerequisites applied for this course unit are in the Faculty’s educational and examination regulations (FOER).

Final objectives

The student is able to autonomously and actively manage their own individual professional development starting from a deontological and social reference framework and critical (self) reflection

Final objectives

Partial competence 1: The student commnicates about professional information, problems and solutions in another language (French or English), internally and externally in an accurate and transparent way. (AC6)

Indicators:

  • Communicates accurately and transparently  about professional information in written French or English

Partial competence 2 : The student communicates orally about professional information, problems and solutions in Dutch, English and French, internally and externally in an accurate and transparent way. (AC6)

Indicators:

  • Communicates orally in Dutch about professional information in an accurate and transparent way. 

  • Communicates orally in English about professional information in an accurate and transparent way. 

  • Communicates orally in French about professional information in an accurate and transparent way. 

Partial competence 3 :The student reflects about his or her own behaviour and can adjust it on this base, so that he / she can function optimally in varying circumstances. (AC7)

Indicators:

  • Can draw up an uncomplicated, personal SWOT-analysis.

  • Can cope positively with constructive criticism.

Partial competence 4 : The student can situate, assess and clarify tasks in different domains of ICT on the base of quality features.(AC6)

Indicators:

  • Can qualitatively execute an interdisciplinary assignment when it comes to contents, language and form, with a sense of creativity and renewal.

Partial competence 5 :The student can demonstrate intercultural and international experiences. (AC7)

Indicators:

  • Can form an intercultural opinion in a qualitative way when it comes to contents, language and form.


Teaching methods

  • Excursion/company visit/study trip
  • Lecture
  • Assignment
  • Other
    Additional information: Workshop, testimonials students

Organisation of education

• Writing papers
• Working individually and in teams
• Taking part in projects
• Self-assessment and peer-assessment
• Role play and simulation
• Workshops
• Case
• Realcase

Study guidance

The students are being followed by one or more lecturers, with whom they keep in touch regularly.
This is part of coaching at HoGent

Evaluation

  • First exam session:
    • non-period bound evaluation: 100% with oral explanation
    • period bound evaluation: /
  • Second exam session:
    • 100% with oral explanation



Study costs

Copies at the price determined by HoGent.
Participation CEBIT at 150 € if organised

Participation trip to New York :1300 € if organised
Team building 60€ if organised
max 10 for external sessions