UCJANGBP51 Study Skills

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Barbora Hamplová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UCJANGBP51/A: Mon 9:45–10:30 H2, B. Hamplová
UCJANGBP51/B: Mon 8:55–9:40 H5, B. Hamplová
Prerequisites
The ability to work and study independently at the university
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The seminar provides students with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies required for successful university study. It focuses on the specifics of the academic environment, types of learners and thinking, academic motivation, goal setting, and effective study organization. Attention is given to learning and time-management methods, academic and critical reading, note-taking and organization, independent English language learning, and the preparation of long-term academic assignments, including the bachelor’s thesis. The seminar also covers the effective use of information resources, digital tools, and artificial intelligence in university study.
Learning outcomes
Comprehension and development of a wide range of study skills
Syllabus

1. Introduction to University Studies: Academic Environment, Requirements and Expectations. 2. Organising University Studies and Preparation for the Bachelor’s Thesis. 3. Types of Learners: Learning Preferences, Strategies and Study Approaches. 4. Types of Thinking: Cognitive Approaches to Learning and Problem-Solving. 5. Goal Setting and Academic Motivation: Aspirations, SMART Goals and Learning Contracts. 6. Principles of Effective Time Management in University Studies. 7. Time-Management and Productivity Methods for Academic Work. 8. Effective Learning: Study Methods, Memory Strategies and Learning Techniques. 9. Academic Reading: Critical Reading and Text-Processing Strategies. 10. Academic Note-Taking: Methods and Organisation of Study Materials. 11. Independent English Language Learning: Strategies, Methods and Resources. 12. Management of Academic Work: Assignments, Deadlines and Long-Term Projects. 13. Academic Resources, Digital Tools and Artificial Intelligence in University Studies.

Literature
    recommended literature
  • Godfrey, J. (2014). Reading and Making Notes. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Glendinning, E. H. and Holmström, B. (2004). Study Reading: A Course in Reading Skills for Academic Purposes. Cambridge: CUP
  • Cottrell, S. (2013). The Study Skills Handbook. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Wallace, M. J. (2004). Study Skills in English. Cambridge:CUP
  • Knoblauch, J. (2013). Time Management: mějte svůj čas pod kontrolou. Praha: Grada
Teaching methods
Seminar
Assessment methods
Two project assignments
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2025.
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