EPN-V2

JB2100 Investigative Journalism Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Undersøkende journalistikk
Study programme
Bachelor Programme in Journalism
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Curriculum
SPRING 2022
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

Studentene skal i dette emnet videreutvikle kompetansen sin i gravejournalistikk / undersøkende metoder. Parallelt med dette skal de utvikle kunnskapen om det norske samfunnet slik at de vet hvordan det fungerer strukturelt og økonomisk.

Required preliminary courses

The course concerns communication in demanding situations, conflict management and reactions to crises. Focus is on mental illness, substance abuse and relevant laws. Children as next of kin is also an important topic in the course.

Learning outcomes

Kunnskap

Studenten har kunnskap om

  • undersøkende metoder/gravejournalistikk
  • ulike digitale verktøy for å systematisere og presentere relevant informasjon
  • det norske samfunnet: struktur og økonomiske forhold

Ferdigheter

Studenten

  • kan utvikle og analysere et større, flermedialt undersøkende journalistisk prosjekt
  • kan forholde seg kritisk til ulike typer kilder
  • kan bruke avanserte nettsøk for å finne relevant informasjon og hente ut og analysere data fra offentlige tilgjengelige databaser og registre
  • kan anvende kunnskaper om samfunnets struktur og økonomiske forhold i et undersøkende, journalistisk prosjekt

Generell kompetanse

Studenten kan

  • reflektere etisk over eget arbeid
  • analysere eget og andres arbeid ut fra en samfunnsmessig kontekst
  • arbeide sammen med andre om å utvikle et journalistisk krevende produkt

Teaching and learning methods

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • can recognise and describe different challenges relating to patients’ mental health
  • can explain the effects´ of pharmaceuticals in the treatment of mental illness
  • has knowledge of pharmaceuticals and drugs that can lead to addiction
  • can recognise patients with substance abuse issues and has knowledge of conflict management in dealings with people under the influence of intoxicating substances
  • can describe signs of neglect, violence, abuse and substance use when encountering patients and next of kin
  • can recognise stress and crisis reactions in patients, next of kin and health care workers and explain how to respond to such reactions
  • can describe communicative challenges in dealings with patients with serious mental health issues
  • can describe conflict management in situations involving threats and violence
  • can describe conflict management in dealings with people under the influence of intoxicating substances
  • can describe self-defence, the principle of necessity and the interface between paramedics and the police

Skills

The student

  • can use knowledge of laws, regulations and rules relating to health care workers and patients, with particular focus on patients with mental illness, substance abuse, the duty of confidentiality and the duty to report
  • can use knowledge about mental health and suicide in dealings with patients
  • can use knowledge about substance abuse in dealings with patients
  • can identify and take care of patients with mental health challenges
  • can identify and take care of patients with substance and addiction issues
  • can assess patients’ mental capacity and ability to consent in clinically complex situations
  • can, based on simulated situations, break bad news in a respectful and caring manner
  • can identify and take care of children as next of kin
  • can communicate in a safe and efficient manner that fosters good relations with patients, next of kin and others, particularly children as next of kin and patients

General competence

The student

  • can recognise and reflect on ethical and communicative challenges in dealings with patients in distress
  • can recognise turbulent situations and prevent them from escalating
  • can communicate in a safe and efficient manner that fosters good relations with patients, next of kin, colleagues and partners
  • can apply different models for decision-making, communication and interaction

Course requirements

Studentene skal gjennomføre et gruppeprosjekt. Gruppeprosjektet skal resultere i en medieproduksjon, som er et journalistisk gravearbeid. Det er tre arbeidskrav i tilknytning til gruppeprosjektet:

  • Prosjektskisse, der hensikten er at studentene viser at de har forstått hva undersøkende journalistikk er, samt at de kan anvende denne kunnskapen i et konkret graveprosjekt. Omfang: ca 4 A4-sider. Skrifttype Arial eller Calibri, størrelse 12pkt, linjeavstand: 1,5. Gruppeoppgave.
  • Teori-/analyseoppgave, der hensikten er at studentene skal analysere strukturer og økonomiske forhold på feltet de planlegger å undersøke i graveprosjektet. Omfang: ca 5 A4-sider. Skrifttype Arial eller Calibri, størrelse 12pkt, linjeavstand: 1,5. Individuell oppgave.
  • En muntlig presentasjon av metodene bak prosjektet, der hensikten er å få praktisk trening i gruppepresentasjon. Omfang: ca 10 minutter. Gruppeoppgave.

Arbeidskravene må være innlevert/gjennomført innen fastsatt frist og godkjent for at studentene skal kunne gå opp til eksamen. Studenter som ikke får oppgaven godkjent på første forsøk, kan levere omarbeidet versjon en gang. Ved sykdom eller annen dokumentert tvingende grunn kan studenten avtale en egen frist med faglærer.

De journalistiske arbeidene skal kunne publiseres i nettavisa Journalen. Informasjon om innhold og tidsfrister for oppgavene framgår av emnebeskrivelsen, som gjøres elektronisk tilgjengelig for studentene ved emnestart. For utfyllende opplysninger om arbeidskrav, se programplanen.

Assessment

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

  • Minimum attendance of 80% in student groups and seminars.
  • Minimum attendance of 90% in simulation and skills training.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Portfolio exam in groups of up to 3 students. The portfolio shall consist of two written assignments, with a total scope of up to 5500 words.

One overall grade is given for the portfolio.

New exam: If the portfolio is assessed to grade F (failed), the group has the opportunity to submit a revised version once.

Grading scale

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

Examiners

Det benyttes to sensorer, og for minst 25 prosent av besvarelsene skal den ene sensoren være ekstern.

Course contact person

All answers are assessed by one examiner. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.