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ACIT4085 Introduction to Genres in Global Engineering Communication Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Introduction to Genres in Global Engineering Communication
Study programme
Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The candidate writes an individual paper, 2000 - 4000 words plus reference list. The paper must be related to relevant themes in the course syllabus. The paper must be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

If a paper cannot be passed, the candidate must submit one revised version within a given deadline.

Required preliminary courses

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes serve as criteria for assessment. The grades are "pass" or "fail".

Content

  • Current theories and frameworks for the understanding of genre theory and general and its application to engineering communication.
  • Analysis of typical engineering communication genres
  • Detailed coverage of the concept of "genre as function" and the idea that structure and form of a document in a given genre is subordinate to its purpose and to the problem it mediates.
  • Techniques for analyzing typical engineering communication genres and reflection on them.

Teaching and learning methods

The paper will be assessed by two course coordinators.

Course requirements

Admission

The admission requirement is a five-year master’s degree (three years + two years) or equivalent qualifications in teacher education, other pedagogical education, educational science, development studies, or other education on equivalent level in subjects relevant for teacher education. In case of a large number of applicants, PhD-students enrolled in the PhD programme in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education will be prioritised, then students in other PhD-programmes, then academic employees at the Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies. Applicants that are not enrolled on the PhD-programme at the Faculty of Education and International Studies at OsloMet must send a summary in English of maximum one A4 sheet with relevant information about their own project / area of interest, containing topic, methodology, theoretical approach, and why this course might be relevant for their project.

Target Group

The target groups are PhD candidates / students and scientific staff who want to learn about arts-based research processes and thereby expand their research tool kit. The course is aimed at PhD candidates admitted to the PhD Program in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education and other relevant programmes. It is also open to staff members at OsloMet and other universities / college. The course is also open for candidates from other universities in Norway and abroad.

Assessment

In the Education Policy program, students will consider how laws and policies impact the reform of educational systems and how they support or impede improvements in curriculum, teaching, and student achievement. Furthermore, students will analyse the political, social, economic and legal dynamics that affect policy development and implementation.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

Grading scale

For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

Examiners

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically. The exam grade can be appealed.

Course contact person

Pavel Zemliensky