PS9300 Theories in Library and Information Science (5 ECTS) Course description

The subject of the course is mandatory for all candidates within the specialization Information, Library and Archival studies. The candidates are encouraged to complete the course early their studies.

No prerequisites.

Knowledge

The candidate has in-depth knowledge of

• the development and institutionalization of library and information science as a field of research
• an understanding of the concept of information and the relationship between information, knowlege and culture.
• the intellectual foundation for and theoretical perspective of the field's core areas
• the academic/professional debate about what; the platform of library and information science consists of

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Skills

The candidate is able to

• place his/her dissertation project in a library and information science theory and research tradition
• communicate with researchers in the field and other students across sub- academic areas that the candidates chose to specialize in
• reflectively discuss the relationship between library and information science as an area of research and practice

The course consists of lectures, e-lectures, seminars and group supervision. The main emphasis is on student active teaching in the form of workshops.

There are no compulsory assignment in this course.

The exam is an individually written report in article format. The article will comprise 10 pages (+/- 10 percent), Calibri, pt. 12, 1.5 line spacing, including figures and tables. The article must incorporate the syllabus selected by the student.

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

Grade scale A - F.;

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

A random selection consisting of at least 25 % of the exam papers will be graded by both an internal and external examiner. This will inform the grading of the remaining exam papers.