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

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 subject consists of seminars, lectures and independent studies. The pedagogical approach involves active participation in seminars/lectures, presentation of one's own work, commenting on presentations from the other students.

Attendance at 80 % of lectures and literature seminars as well as research seminars is mandatory.

The candidate shall write an essay of approximately 2.500 - 3.500 words  The essay shall be handed in no later than 2 months after the subject is concluded.

If an essay is considered not passed, the candidate may submit a revised essay once within a specified time.

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied. 

Approved/not approved.

The essay shall be assessed by the course coordinator.

Admission Requirements: The course is primarily offered to PhD candidates within the spicialization Information, Library and Archival Studies in the PhD program  in Social Sciences. If places are available it will be open to  PhD candidates in other PhD programs.

• External applicants use Søknadsweb. (Search for OsloMet, then PhD courses, Faculty of Social Sciences.
• Internal candidates use Studentweb and sign up themselves, or contact the PhD administration.

Required attachments for the application:

• External applicants must submit a summary of about one A4 page with information about their own PhD project and why this topic is considered relevant for their own project. The summary is uploaded to the Søknadsweb.
• Internal candidates send the summary to the PhD administration.

The maximum number of course participants is 15.