Media and Migration, 7.5 credits
(Medier och migration, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1131MV |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Media and Communication Studies |
| Main field of study | Media and Communication Studies |
| Progressive specialisation | A1N (Second cycle, has only 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 | Second-cycle (Master) |
| 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
Bachelor's degree including 90 credits in Media and Communication Studies as the main field of study, and English B or equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student is able to:
- display in-depth understanding of theories within media and communication studies relating to media and migration
- independently and critically discuss central theoretical and methodological issues in relation to media and migration
- display an in-depth capacity for nuanced and critical thinking, self-reflection, contextualisation and the historisation of media and migration
Course content, modules and examinations
The course investigates theories in media and communication studies relating to media and migration. The course includes contextualising and historicising different theoretical perspectives in the research field. The focus is on the independent and critical appropriation of advanced theories within this research field.
1001, Media and Migration, 7.5 credits
(Medier och migration,
7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
Course design
The course is conducted as seminars.Examination format
The course is examined through:
- written essay
- oral presentation
- active seminar participation
Non-attendance of maximum 25% can be compensated for via a written assignment.
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 1118MV, with the difference that the grade system has been updated. The syllabus is determined through special order (dnr: 1774-2.1.1-2018).