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MOK2300 Information, Communication and Social Media Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Information, Communication and Social Media
- Study programme
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Bachelor Programme in Media and Communication
- Weight
- 15.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2025/2026
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
Language of instruction: Norwegian
This course builds on the course MAMUS4100. The course presents the knowledge basis for diagnostics, occurrence, risk factors, mechanisms, pathways and treatment for the most common forms of musculoskeletal conditions (MSDs). It takes a more in-depth look at the existing knowledge-basis for examination, treatment and preventive measures for the most common MSDs. The topics will be presented from a life course perspective.
Required preliminary courses
The student must have been admitted to the Master’s Programme in Health Sciences and hold authorisation as a physiotherapist.
Learning outcomes
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 assess knowledge on function, symptoms and health-related quality of life relating to the most common MSDs
Skills
The student
- can apply and critically reflect on knowledge relating to diagnostics, occurrence, risk factors, mechanisms and pathways when working with patients with the most common MSDs
- can apply and critically reflect on the use of guidelines for treating the most common MSDs in clinical practice
- can analyse and discuss the results of assessments and examinations of children/adults/older adults with the most common MSDs
General competence
The student
- can implement up-to-date knowledge on diagnostics, examination and treatment/prevention of the most common MSDs
- can communicate up-to-date disciplinary knowledge to collaborative partners and the population at large
Teaching and learning methods
The following must have been approved in order for a student to be permitted to take the examination:
- An oral presentation of the group assignment and give oral feedback to another group’s presentation (peer assessment/opponent), with a duration of up to 25 minutes.
- Individual oral presentation of an assignment and give feedback to a fellow student, with a duration of up to 15 minutes
Course requirements
Individual home examination over two weeks. Scope: 2,500 words (+/- 10%).
Assessment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
Grade scale A-F.
Grading scale
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.
Examiners
10 ECTS credits overlaps with MAFYS4000 Theoretical Basis and Evidence Based Practice in Physiotherapy, 20 ECTS credits.
Course contact person
Oscar Westlund