SIW5901 The Master's Thesis Course description

This course is designed to inform and enrich the material learned in the research methods courses. It combines a descriptive and a normative approach to reflection on social science.

Among topics covered, are the role of values in research, objectivity, realism, social constructivism, social ontology, feminist philosophy of science, evidence-based policy, and causality.

Language of instruction is English

Etter å ha gjennomført dette emnet har studenten følgende læringsutbytte, definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Studenten

• har inngående kunnskap om pasienters psykososiale og eksistensielle behov ved akutt og/eller kritisk sykdom
• har inngående kunnskap om teori om mestringsstrategier ved akutt og/eller kritisk sykdom og død
• har inngående kunnskap om pårørendes opplevelser og behov
• har inngående kunnskap om familiefokusert omsorg
• har inngående kunnskap om flerkulturell kompetanse i sykepleie

Ferdigheter

Studenten

• kan analysere og forholde seg kritisk til teori om pasienters psykososiale og eksistensielle behov ved akutt og/eller kritisk sykdom i et alders- og flerkulturelt perspektiv
• kan analysere og forholde seg kritisk til eksisterende teori om mestring og mestringsstrategier ved akutt og/eller kritisk sykdom og død
• kan analysere og forholde seg kritisk til eksisterende teori om pårørendes og etterlattes opplevelser og behov

Generell kompetanse

Studenten

• kan analysere relevante etiske problemstillinger i tilknytning til ivaretakelse av den akutt og/eller kritisk syke eller døende pasients psykososiale behov

This course encourages students to critically assess and analyse the role brands, branding and marketing communication plays in contemporary society. The course introduces a selection of key concepts and theoretical approaches that are relevant to branding and marketing communication, as well as how the impact on society may be assessed. Topics include the study of brands, branding, campaign development and analysis, marketing strategies, market survey research, campaign ethics and current trends. Drawing on relevant examples from a range of fields (political, educational, nonprofit, commercial, etc.), students are afforded the opportunity to critically engage with actual case studies to determine the effectiveness of a branding and marketing strategy, and then apply these theories and strategies while developing their own campaign.

The course is arranged as an intensive course over two weeks at OsloMet. Dates and other practical details are made available well in advance.

The language of instruction is English.

Ingen.

Skriftlig hjemmeeksamen i gruppe på tre til fire studenter, tre dager. Studentene skal drøfte en metode eller teori for mestring av psykisk stress og pasientrollen ved akutt og/eller kritisk sykdom. Omfang: 3000 ord (+/- 20 prosent). Besvarelsen skal skrives i henhold til Vurdering av skriftlige arbeider i programplanens kapittel Vurdering.

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

Coursework 1: Analysis of chosen brand/campaign/organisation (max. 3000 words)

The purpose of this task is to identify a brand/campaign/organisation that will be the student’s focus for this course, and to evaluate the current branding/marketing strategies using relevant academic literature and market-research tools.

Coursework 2: Mood Board

The purpose of this task is to create a single slide visual presentation that captures the essence of the selected brand/campaign/organisation to inspire and inform ‘my own campaign’. Instructions provided in class.

Coursework 3: Class presentation of ‘My Own Campaign’ (5-10 minutes)

The purpose of this task is to outline ‘my own campaign’ for the chosen brand/campaign/organisation and receive feedback from peers on how the strategy may be developed.

Instructions, templates and deadlines are provided to the students during the course. Students may complete these activities as individuals or pairs (groups of 2). Students are expected to provide their peers with constructive feedback during the presentation process.

All required coursework must be completed and approved by the given deadline in order for the student to take the exam. If one or more coursework requirements have not been approved, the student will be given one opportunity to submit an improved version by the given deadline.

Note that all classes in this course are compulsory. The minimum attendance requirement is 80%. If a student's absence exceeds 20%, they must submit an alternative coursework requirement. If a student's absence exceeds 25%, they lose the right to take the exam. The reason why attendance is compulsory is that the student will in this way acquire the competences necessary to meet the objectives of the course that cannot be acquired by only reading the syllabus and/or taking the exam.

Hver besvarelse vurderes av to sensorer, hvorav én sensor må være ekstern

• Pasienters psykososiale og eksistensielle behov ved akutt og/eller kritisk sykdom
• Bruk av tvang i behandlingen av pasienten
• Mestringsstrategier ved akutt og/eller kritisk sykdom og død
• Pårørendes opplevelser og behov
• Familiefokusert omsorg
• Flerkulturell kompetanse
• Tilrettelegging for en verdig død

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner. At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

Nathalie Hyde-Clarke