An Introduction to the Norwegian Media System in a Global Context

Mål og innhald

The course will give an understanding of the Norwegian media system's characteristics and how it is organized and operate in an international and global context. The Norwegian media system provides an interesting case for comparison. The media system plays a key role in developing and fostering democratic conditions in Norway, and is characterized by a high level of press freedom, serves as arena for freedom of speech, and is populated by strong public service broadcasting institutions.

Læringsutbyte/resultat

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

- give an overview of the characteristics and organization of the Norwegian media system in a global context

- critically assess the role of this media system in the Norwegian society.

Undervisningssemester

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Krav til forkunnskapar

None

Fagleg overlapp

In combination with the completed exam in MEVI100, a successful exam in the MEVI110 will only result in 5 ECTS.

Undervisning og omfang

Primarily in the form of lectures.

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav

Submission of a written exercise.

Accepted (mandatory) exercise is valid this term and the following term of exam.

Vurderingsformer

4 hours written school exam (in English or Norwegian).

Kontaktinformasjon

advice@media.uib.no