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SOS-1005: Sociology of media and communication Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Contents
The course aims to present important sociological theories regarding communication and media, and to place modern communication and digitally based communication in the context of social affairs. To achieve this, it is necessary to trace the path of media forms through history to point out their diverse influence. | Form of teaching
Lectures 2 hours in a week, seminar 2 hours a week. | Coursework requirements
Essay, 2 pages, 700 words. Muntlig framlegg av oppgaven på 15 min. - presentasjon og drøfting.
| Exam and assessment
Essay (10 pages) on a topic linked with the course.
Examinations are evalutated using a five-stage scale of grading, from A-E, for those that are passed, and F for a failed examination.
Evaluated by the lecturer and an external examiner.
The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Gøril Erikstad | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/sosiologi/2001/5
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