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

Course name in Norwegian
Theories in Library and Information Science (5 ECTS)
Study programme
PhD Programme in Social Sciences
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

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

Individual written home exam, 3 hours.

The result of the exam can be appealed.

A resit or rescheduled exam may take the form of an oral exam. If oral exams are used for resits and rescheduled exams, the exam results cannot be appealed.

Teaching and learning methods

All aids, not comunication with others.

Course requirements

Participation is mandatory and expected in all lectures and seminars. Only a minor absence can be accepted in certain circumstances after application.

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

Christian Nordahl Rolfsen

Grading scale

Approved/not approved.

Examiners

The essay shall be assessed by the course coordinator.

Admission requirements

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.