JB1600 Media Rhetoric Course description

Emnet gir ei grunnleggjande innføring i retorikk og språkleg kommunikasjon, med vekt på korleis medietekstar representerer og påverkar røynda. Studentane skriv og analyserer tekstar innanfor journalistiske sjangrar.

Undervisningsspråket er norsk.

Master Thesis Preparation Workshop - Quantitative Methods is designed for students who want to use quantitative methods in their master thesis. The course aims at giving students hands on experiences and the opportunity to learn more about how various quantitative designs can be used in social science research. Through acquiring a deeper understanding and broader overview of common quantitative techniques, students will be able to critically evaluate social science research and analyse how individuals develop over time, how social policy relates to comparative social inequalities and study reform effects.

In an applied manner and starting from a basic competence level, students will learn about extensions and alternatives to ordinary linear regression as well as longitudinal/mixed models and counterfactual/experimental approaches. The course also teaches advanced data manipulation, variable coding and applied analysis techniques using Stata programming code. Students will receive individual guidance, appropriate to their needs, on research questions and data that they are considering for their master thesis.

The course will be given in English to help Norwegian students understand international research papers and facilitate participation from international students. Individual guidance can be given in Norwegian.

During this course, students will receive training in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) at the institute's workshops. Passing the exam certifies the candidate to use the institute's workshops, machines, and materials. It is mandatory for bachelor's students at the Department of Product Design to be certified to carry out exam work in at least three of the five workshop areas at the institute.

Admission to the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student is familiar with:

• methods and procedures for HSE-compliant material processing of wood, metal, ceramics, concrete, textiles, and associated support materials.

Skills

The student can:

• use machines and materials in the practice workshops in accordance with the institute's HSE regulations and instructions from supervisors.

Competence

The student can:

• practise responsible HSE behaviour and good workshop culture in collaboration with fellow students and supervisors.

The exam in the course is an individually written report in article format. The article must have a scope of 10 pages (+/- 10 percent). Font and font size: Calibri 12 points. Line spacing:1,5.

Students awarded a fail grade are given one opportunity to submit an improved version of the article for assessment.

Examination in this module has the purpose of ensuring that the student is capable of working in accordance with the appropriate principals for health, safety and environment - so that these minimise exposing themself, others, equipment or environment to unnecessary dangers.

The exam entails an ongoing process of instruction and observation throughout the module, where technicians and tutors evaluate attitudes to work with practical exercises in the department's workshops - their primary focus is to ensure that successful candidates can demonstrate appropriate essential risk assessments.

Additionally the candidate must pass an individual written exam, which is intended to further demonstrate requisite understanding of the practical HSE requirements in department workshops.

All aids are permitted, supporting references must adhere to rules for citation.

Pass/fail.