EPN-V2

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

Course name in Norwegian
Theories in Library and Information Science (5 ECTS)
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Course history
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    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.

  • Required preliminary courses

    No prerequisites.

  • Learning outcomes

    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

  • Teaching and learning methods

    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.

  • Course requirements

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

  • Assessment

    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.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

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

  • Grading scale

    Approved/not approved.

  • Examiners

    The essay shall be assessed by the course coordinator.

  • Target group and admission

    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. ;