Bachelor Programme in Archival Science Programme description

Varied and student-active teaching methods are used in the programme. Good learning outcomes are first and foremost dependent on the students’ own efforts. The number of hours of adapted teaching at the university will be relatively low. Own effort means both benefiting from teaching and academic supervision and following this up with independent work in the form of theoretical studies and, if relevant, practical skills training. Normal study progress requires students to make great personal efforts. The most important work and teaching forms used in each course in the programme are described below. The individual course descriptions state which work methods each course employs. Practical training is described in a separate chapter; see below.

Web-based work and teaching methods

Several forms of digital learning resources are used in the programme, such as digital textbooks, digital lectures, video clips, podcasts, tests, learning pathways and assignments. These resources can be used to prepare for teaching sessions, during seminars using the flipped classroom method, and as part of self-study. This form of teaching requires the students to meet prepared for the scheduled teaching sessions. Interaction can also take place digitally, in the form of Skype meetings, webinars etc.

Self-study and student cooperation/group work

Learning requires a high degree of own activity and self-study, including both individual work and cooperation with fellow students. Through activities such as exchanging ideas, presentations, discussions, writing assignments and problem-based assignments, students will be stimulated to learn by communicating knowledge and experience, expressing their own opinions and, together, reflecting on their own attitudes, actions and understanding of the field. Students are encouraged to take initiative to schedule and actively participate in study groups to promote learning.

Lectures

Lectures are primarily used to introduce new subject matter, provide an overview and highlight main elements and links within different topics, and also to communicate relevant issues.

Seminars

Seminars emphasise dialogue and discussion between the subject teacher(s) and students in order to stimulate the student's academic development. Verbal presentations by students and discussions are emphasised.

In connection with the master's thesis, seminars are held where the master's theses are presented and discussed. The students receive feedback from their fellow students and teachers, which enables them to learn from each other. Research-related issues, methods and academic supervision are among the topics discussed in the seminars. Seminars can also take place on digital collaboration platforms.

Written assignments and academic supervision

Through written assignments and the master's thesis, students will formulate research questions for assignments and work on them over time, either individually or in cooperation with other students. They will learn theory and develop skills in using and referencing sources, analysis, discussion and written and oral communication. The primary purpose of this is to develop their ability to reflect critically, see elements in context and develop a deeper understanding of a subject.

Developing academic writing skills is a key aspect of all parts of the programme. Supervision is an important component of the work on the master's thesis. The supervision is intended to ensure that the project complies with research ethics principles and help students to formulate the research question and ensure quality in the collection and analysis of data.

The increasing globalisation of the labour market makes international experience and knowledge of languages and cultures increasingly important. Internationalisation contributes to raising the quality of education and strengthens the academic community relating to the master’s programme, at the same time as it strengthens the students as global citizens.

The programme has a focus on multicultural and global problems. This approach contributes to an increased understanding and improves the students' ability to work in a professional capacity in a multicultural society. The students gain access to specialist terminology in English through the syllabus, which comprises both textbooks and international research literature.

The staff’s network, research collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in other countries contribute to internationalisation. The programme is represented in international networks.

OsloMet has exchange agreements with educational institutions in Europe and worldwide.

Courses adapted to incoming exchange students

The following courses have been adapted for incoming exchange students:

• MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4700 Food, Health and Sustainability, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5100 Health Communication, 10 ECTS credits
• MAPSY4400 Mental Health of Migrants and Minorities,10 ECTS credits

The courses listed above will be taught in English if international students have registered for them. Otherwise, courses will generally be taught in Norwegian.

Semesters adapted to outbound exchange students

Students who wish to take courses at an educational institution abroad as part of their master’s degree normally go on an exchange in the third semester. Students admitted to a specialisation that as a norm has a master’s thesis worth 50 ECTS credits can apply to instead write a master’s thesis worth 30 ECTS credits to realize this. The students are responsible for finding relevant courses at partner institutions and must apply to have them approved in advance. An international coordinator can provide guidance in relation to selecting a course.

Reference is otherwise made to the criteria that apply to student exchanges and the information about stays abroad.

Coursework requirements are all types of work, tests and compulsory attendance that are requirements for being permitted to take the examination. Coursework requirements can be individual or in groups. Required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved. The coursework requirements for each course are described in the relevant course description.

The primary purpose of coursework requirements is to promote students' progress and academic development and to encourage them to acquire new knowledge. The programme's main coursework requirements are in the form of compulsory attendance, written assignments and tests.

Compulsory attendance

Attendance is compulsory in areas where the student cannot acquire knowledge and skills simply by studying literature.

If a student exceeds the maximum limit for absence stated in the course description or do not participate in a group presentation, the lecturer will consider whether it is possible to compensate for absence by meeting alternative requirements. This can e.g. be written assignments or oral presentations, individually or in groups. If it is not possible to compensate for the absence, the student must take the course the next time it is taught. Whether or not it is possible to compensate for absence depends on the extent of the student’s absence and which activities he/she has missed.

Written assignments

Several courses have compulsory written assignments or reports as part of their coursework requirements. Written work that is not approved must be improved before re-submission. If the work is not approved on re-submission, the student cannot take the ordinary examination/assessment.

The students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled examination. If an assignment is not approved the third time it is submitted, the student must re-take the course with the next class.

Læringsutbyttebeskrivelsene i studiet er utformet i henhold til 1. syklus (bachelornivå) i det nasjonale kvalifikasjonsrammeverket for høyere utdanning. Kandidaten skal etter fullført studium ha følgende totale læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskaper

En kandidat med fullført utdanning fra bachelorstudiet i Arkivvitenskap har:

• bred kunnskap om arkivfagets sentrale temaer og problemstillinger, og om faglige teorier og metoder
• forståelse for de prosesser som genererer dokumentasjon og for dokumentasjonens og arkivenes rolle i organisasjoner og i samfunnet
• god innsikt i relevant lovverk, faglige standarder og fagetiske prinsipper
• god kunnskap om norsk arkivvesen og kjennskap til internasjonale forhold

Ferdigheter

En kandidat som fullfører bachelorstudiet i Arkivvitenskap kan

• anvende faglige kunnskaper på praktiske og teoretiske problemstillinger innen arkivfeltet i tråd med norsk lovgiving
• analysere og beskrive virksomhets- og dokumentasjonsprosesser
• beskrive, organisere, vurdere, forvalte og formidle dokumentasjon og arkiv
• planlegge, organisere og styre arkiv- og dokumentasjonsforvaltningen i en virksomhet
• stille krav til og forvalte systemer for fangst og bevaring av dokumentasjon og arkiv

Generell kompetanse

En kandidat som fullfører bachelorstudiet i Arkivvitenskap

• har evne til analytisk tenkning og refleksjon
• kan følge kunnskapsutviklingen på fagfeltet og gjøre selvstendige og kritisk faglige vurderinger
• kan formidle sentralt fagstoff skriftlig og muntlig
• kan bidra til utvikling av god praksis innen fagområdet
• kan planlegge og gjennomføre arbeidsoppgaver og prosjekter som strekker seg over tid, selvstendig og i gruppe

Det pedagogiske opplegget vil variere fra et emne til et annet. Arbeidsmåter kan være forelesninger, diskusjoner, selvstudium, studiebesøk, studentpresentasjoner, gruppearbeid, caseoppgaver og datalaborasjoner.

Studenter ved bachelorstudiet i arkivvitenskap kan søke om utveksling i 5. semester. Fakultet for samfunnsfag har avtaler innenfor Erasmus-programmet og Nordplus-programmet, og studentene kan også søke utveksling gjennom OsloMets avtaler utenfor Europa. Mer informasjon om dette finnes på OsloMets og fakultetets nettsider. Emnene må være arkivrelevante og godkjennes i forkant.

Omfanget av de enkelte arbeidskravene vil variere med emne og oppgavens tema. Alle arbeidskrav må være levert innen en fastsatt frist og godkjent av faglærer, før kandidaten kan fremstille seg til eksamen i emnet. Ved underkjenning av arbeidskrav vil kandidaten få mulighet til å levere en bearbeidet versjon av oppgaven innen ny frist. Overholdes ikke denne fristen, vil kandidaten bli trukket fra eksamen.

Vurdering og sensur foregår i samsvar med bestemmelsene om vurdering i lov av lov av 8. mars 2024 nr. 9 om universiteter og høyskoler og forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet. Studentene plikter å sette seg inn i gjeldende regler. Det avholdes eksamen i hvert emne, og det benyttes ulike vurderingsformer. Det framgår av emneplanene hvilken vurderingsform, vurderingsuttryk, sensorordning og tilgjenglige hjelpemidler som benyttes for det enkelte emne. Vurderingsform og sensur er nærmere beskrevet under det enkelte emne.

Til eksamen vil studentene kunne bli prøvet i alt stoff som er gjennomgått i undervisningen. Dette gjelder også stoff som ikke er dekket spesielt i pensum.

Etter fullført studium får studenten tildelt vitnemål med alle sluttkarakterer på de emnene som danner grunnlaget for graden.