PFKH1300 Praksis Emneplan

In a democratic society, science and scientific communities should be subject to a rigorous process of dialogue and critique. However, many journalists covering science have tended to regard themselves solely as a translators and disseminators of scientific knowledge. Scientific institutions have, for their part, become increasingly skillful in shaping the image of science in the public. This course draws upon studies of how the media represent science, scientific uncertainty and risk. The students will be encouraged to explore other ways of representing science and science related issues in journalistic work.

No prerequisites

The course will be based on two week-long gatherings at Oslo Metropolitan University, including lectures, discussions and group-work.

No course requirements

For the main assessment, the students may choose one of two term papers.

Either

• A reportage covering science or science related issues, followed by a reflection paper that discusses and analyzes the textual material theoretically helped by the syllabus, 15 - 20 pages, 1,5 line space, Times New Roman size 12.

Or

• An analytic, theory-based paper investigating a limited media output where science, scientific uncertainty or risks related to science are covered, 13-16 pages, 1,5 line space, Times New Roman size 12.

The term papers may be written in Norwegian or English.

Students who have failed a regular examination may submit a revised version of the exam one time. Students with legitimate absence are entitled to submit the term paper to the new examination.

The papers are evaluated according to a scale ranging from A to F, with A-E as pass grades and F as fail grade.

The term papers will be assessed by an evaluation committee consisting of both an internal and an external examiner.

A bachelor's degree. The minimum academic requirement for admission is the grade C, in accordance with Regulations Relating to Admission to Master's Degree Programmes at OsloMet.

Praksis vurderes av praksislærer og praksisveileder.