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DOK-3010: Seminar in Theory and Method Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Scandinavian languages and English | Examination semester
Autumn, Spring
| Objectives
The objective of the course is to provide the student with a theoretical and methodological basis for conducting a comprehensive, independent research project of documentary science in a critical and reflective manner. | Contents
The course is an intergrated course in documentary science which discusses theoretical and methodological problems in three disciplines: Humanities, social science, and IT. The programme provides in-depth studies compared to bachelor level. Theory and methods in the three disciplines will be addressed in a critical and reflective manner from a perspective of documentary science.
Required previous qualifications/ courses:
A bachelor''s degree in documentation studies or equivalent is required.
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses:
The student should have a good command of English. Literature and other materials will be in English as well as in Scandinavian languages. | Form of teaching
Teaching is organised in three meetings. Teaching will consist partly of lectures and partly of seminars with discussions where the students are expected to participate actively. Between the meetings, the students will be working on an essay which will be discussed in student groups and with the responsible teachers throughout the semester.
| Coursework requirements
Presentation and discussion of an essay draft
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
In the course of the semester, each student is to present a draft for the essay to be discussed in the student group.
This requirement is assessed with pass/fail.
The examination consists of a scientific essay. An essay of up to 15 pages on a problem of theory/methodology is to be submitted both digitally and has hardcopy no later than 2 weeks before the end of the semester.
Grading: Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): Scandinavian languages and English | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Anita Lassesen, tlf. 776 45269, email: Anita.Lassesen@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
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