Lesson

During a lesson a teacher can present a topic, but students are also expected to be active. For example, you may be asked to answer questions or take part in a discussion.

Lecture

In a lecture, a teacher talks about the subject in front of a group of students. You can ask questions, but the most important part of a lecture is listening and taking notes. Teachers often discuss important parts of the course that can't be found in the textbooks.

Seminar

In a seminar, a teacher and a smaller group of students gather to discuss a specific subject. In seminars, students are more active than in lessons or lectures. It's important to prepare for the seminar in advance by reading course material and studying your notes.

Self-studies

Self-studies are those times and weekdays when you have no scheduled classes at the University and the expectation is that you will study on your own or together with you classmates.

Group work

In group work you do an assignment with other classmates in a smaller group and present your results as a group. This presentation can either be given orally or in writing. Group work is a common type of study form at KI.

Laboratory session

An assignment where one or more students are to conduct an experiment. Once the assignment is completed, the students present orally or in writing.