JB3350 Mobile Journalism and Digital Platforms Emneplan

On completion of the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate:

• is in the forefront of knowledge concerning core elements of ABR and master the theory behind such elements in research
• has in-dept knowledge of ontological, epistemological and ethical issues related to ABR
• can evaluate the expediency and application of different methodological and analytical approaches within the umbrella term ABR
• has in-dept knowledge of different alternative writing genres, relevant in ABR and can contribute to the development of new forms of documentation in the field

Skills

The candidate:

• can handle complex ABR issues, challenge established ABR practices and critically analyse relationships between theories of knowledge and ABR
• can use relevant techniques to enhance and elicit their own embodiment, empathy and material/formal/relational sensitivity in research and artistic development
• can formulate problems, plan, carry out and critically discuss relevant ABR processes in their own research
• can use writing processes of a high international standard as reflection tools throughout their research phases

General competence

The candidate:

• can identify and discuss relationships and conflicts between other scientific theories and theories in ABR, related to his/her field of research with scholarly integrity
• can give well-structured presentations and participate in debates in international forums assessing the need for practice innovation in ABR
• can communicate research and development work through recognized Norwegian and international channels, relevant for ABR
• can assess the need for, and manage, interdisciplinary assignments and project involving ABRs

For å kunne framstille seg til eksamen må studenten ha følgende godkjente arbeidskrav:

• En skriftlig oppgave skal jobbes med mellom samlingene og må være godkjent for å kunne framstille seg til eksamen. Oppgaven har et omfang på 3 til 5 sider. 

Arbeidskravet må være gjennomført og godkjent innen fastlagt frist for at studenten skal kunne framstille seg til eksamen. Dersom  arbeidskravet ikke blir godkjent, gis det anledning til å kunne levere en forbedret versjon én gang innen angitt frist.

Coursework requirement are:

1. 80 % attendance on the course. Absence beyond 20 % can be accepted in certain cases, after application and additional work.

2. Accepted oral presentation: During the seminar, the candidate prepares a 10-15 minutes’ oral presentation of their project/topic relevant to ABR. The presentation can be in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or (preferable:) English. Following the presentation there will be a sequence in which the candidate responds to questions and receive comments from the course leader and others.

Gradert skala A - F. 

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering av alle besvarelsene.

Elisabeth Gording Stang.

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

The essay/text will be assessed by the course coordinator and a member of the academic staff with relevant genre competence.

Target group

The target groups are PhD candidates/students and scientific staff who want to learn about arts-based research processes and thereby expand their research tool kit. The course aims at PhD candidates admitted to the PhD Program in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education and other relevant programmes. It is also open to staff members at OsloMet and other universities/colleges. The course is also open to candidates from other universities in Norway and abroad.

Admission requirements

The requirements for admission include completing a five-year master's program (integrated or consisting of a three-year bachelor's program and a two-year master's program, in total 300 ECTS) in the fields of teacher education, other pedagogical disciplines, educational science, development studies, social sciences, or other relevant areas related to the PhD programme. The master's degree should include a substantial independent project equivalent to a master's thesis (minimum 30 ECTS). An internationally completed master's degree that corresponds to at least four years in the Norwegian education system may also be considered for admission (please check the grounds for enrollment on the website of the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills). https://hkdir.no/en/foreign-education/lists-and-databases/higher-education-entrancequalification-gsu

In case of a large number of applicants, PhD-students enrolled in the PhD programme in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education will be prioritized, then students in other PhD programmes, then academic employees at the Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies.

Applicants who are not enrolled in the PhD programme at the Faculty of Education and International Studies at OsloMet must send a summary in English of maximum one A4 sheet with relevant information about their own project/area of interest, containing topic, methodology, theoretical approach, and why this course might be relevant for their project.