Örebro university - Course Syllabus MK015G


Course Code:	MK015G	Subject Area:	Field of Technology Field of Humanities
Main Field of Study:	Media and Communication Studies	Credits:	15
		Subject Group (SCB):	Media and Communication Studies
Education Cycle:	First Cycle	Progression:	G2E
Established:	2014-12-16	Last Approved:	2018-03-27
Valid from:	Autumn semester 2018	Approved by:	Head of School

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Knowledge and Understanding
After completed studies, the student shall show
- a deeper understanding of the scientific theories, methodology, and research design functions in examining problems in film studies and to some extent media and communication studies.

Competence and Skills
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- independently develop, examine, discuss, and present a delimited research problem, in film studies and/or media and communication studies, in the form of an essay,
- with increased competence and skills, in oral and written form engage in critical dialog concerning knowledge in film studies and/or media and communication studies, and
- with increased complexity contribe to scientific discussions, and present and receive criticism in a constructive manner.

Judgement and Approach
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- review existing research in an independent, critical and constructive way with regard to how the analysis was planned, conducted and presented
- assume responsibility for the ethical quality of his/her own knowledge production, and
- recognize and maintain good tone and a scientific perspective in the communication with teachers and fellow students.

In this course the students conduct an academic research project. Special emphasis is placed on the harmonization of research problem, aim/purpose, method, analysis, and conclusions. The results are presented in essay form and defended at a seminar at the end of the course, in which each student also reviews a peer-student Degree project.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Degree Project, 15 Credits. (Code: 0100)
Submission of a degree project in the form of a written essay, oral defense of the essay and review of a peer-student project.

Examination deadline
If the deadline for the examination is exceeded, the examiner will decide how the examination should be conducted and, when applicable, set the timeframe for it.

Supplementary assignments for a passing grade
The examiner may decide that a student who has not received a passing grade for the course may submit supplementary assignments instead of taking a re-examination. Supplementary assignments should be submitted to the lecturer within two weeks after the student is notified of the failing grade.

Absence from compulsory components of the course
Upon absence from compulsory components, the university's general rules for re-examination apply. If there are special reasons to deviate from the time frame, the examiner decides when the compulsory component should be carried out. However, the examiner can decide that a make-up assignment should be given.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Media and Communication Studies, Film Studies and/or Media and Communication Studies, 60 credits and Film and Media Theory, 7.5 credits and Film Studies: Theory, Method and Academic Writing, 7.5 credits.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Should the course undergo changes to such an extent that it is not possible to examine the student in accordance with this course syllabus, opportunities for special examination sessions will be provided in accordance with the university's local guidelines. If this occurs, the university will inform the students involved.

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