EPN-V2

PS9350 Theories in Library and Information Science (7,5 ECTS) Emneplan

Engelsk emnenavn
Theories in Library and Information Science (7,5 ECTS)
Omfang
7.5 stp.
Studieår
2022/2023
Emnehistorikk
Pensum
HØST 2022
Timeplan
Programplan

  • Innledning

    The subject is mandatory for all candidates in the Information, Library and Archival specialization. The candidates are encouraged to complete the course early in their studies.

  • Forkunnskapskrav

    No prerequisites.

  • Læringsutbytte

    Knowledge

    The candidate has in-depth knowledge of

    • the development and institutionalization of library and information science as a field of research
    • an understanding of the concept of information and the relationship between information, knowlege, and culture
    • the intellectual foundation for and theoretical perspective of the field's core areas
    • the academic/professional debate of what the platform of; library and information science consists of

    ;

    Skills

    The candidate is able to

    • place his/her dissertation project in a library and information science theory and research tradition
    • communicate with researchers in the field and other students across sub- academic areas that the candidates chose to specialize in
    • reflectively discuss the relationship between library and information science as an area of research and practice

  • Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

    The subject consists of seminars, lectures and independent studies. The pedagogical approach involves active participation in seminars/lectures, and commenting on presentations from the other students.;

  • Arbeidskrav og obligatoriske aktiviteter

    Attendance at 80 % of lectures and literature seminars as well as research seminars is mandatory.

  • Vurdering og eksamen

    Participation is mandatory, and candidates are expected to attend all days of teaching and required to attend at least 80 percent of teaching activities. Course requirements are assessed as confirmed or not confirmed. The course requirement must be completed and confirmed within the given deadline in order to have the right to submit a final essay.

  • Hjelpemidler ved eksamen

    Assessment is pass/ fail. If an essay is considered not passed, the candidate may submit a revised essay once within a specified time.

  • Vurderingsuttrykk

    All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.

  • Sensorordning

    Assessment is pass/ fail.

  • M�lgruppe og opptakskrav (enkeltemner)

    The essay will be graded by the course lectures.