Media, Culture and Society 2, 7.5 credits
(Medier, kultur och samhälle 2, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1124MV |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Media and Communication Studies |
| Main field of study | Media and Communication Studies |
| Progressive specialisation | G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Disciplary domain |
Humanities 50%
Social sciences 50% |
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
| Course level | A |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2018 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University on 2018-04-24 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
The equivalent of English B and Media, Culture and Society 1
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
- in writing, describe and critically approach a specific area of research in media and communication studies
- use relevant sources, cases and/or empirical material to support the his or her own arguments
- apply an appropriate analytical model for scholarly studies of the media
- critically and constructively assess, review and comment on scholarly studies of the media, both in writing and orally
Course content, modules and examinations
The course encourages students to autonomously search for, process and present knowledge, and to apply critical thinking in concrete analyses of issues within media and communication studies.
1001, Media, Culture and Society 2, 7.5 credits
(Media, kultur och samhälle 2, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AFCourse design
Teaching consists of seminars and individual supervision.
Examination format
Written assignments: initial proposal, literature review, final research paper
Oral assignments: response to others' work
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Following the Vice-Chancellors decision on internationalization and grade scale at Södertörn University College (dnr: 1148-1.1.2-2018), this syllabus replaces the syllabus with course code 1115MV, with the difference that the grade system has been updated. The syllabus is determined through special order (dnr: 1774-2.1.1-2018).