Ethnographic Methods in Media Studies, 7.5 credits
(Etnografiska metoder inom medievetenskapen, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 12F1006 |
|---|---|
| Discipline for doctoral studies | Media and Communication Studies |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Research area for doctoral studies | Critical and Cultural Theory |
| Grading scale | G |
| Education cycle | Doctoral studentship |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | First half-year 2023 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Committee for Research and Doctoral Education at Södertörn University on 2012-10-29 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance
Entry requirements
Admitted to doctoral studentship
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the doctoral student can:
- differentiate between and understand in depth the main elements in the historical development of ethnographic methods, particularly within media research, their basic ontological and epistemological principles and different approaches (observations, interviews, focus group interviews, etc.),
- analyse texts of central importance to the area, verbally and in writing, and use this understanding when reflecting on his/her scholarly work, and
- critically and reflectively account for, and discuss, the various stages of the ethnographic research process, and apply this understanding to his/her own, and others’, use of ethnographic methods.
Course content, modules and examinations
The aim of the course is to provide specialised knowledge of, and a critically reflective approach to, the history of ethnographic method, epistemology and approaches, particularly within media studies. Based on discussions of both classic ethnographic studies and ongoing research, practical approaches and various problem areas (aspects of power, ethics, etc) that are relevant to ethnographically-oriented media research are discussed.Course design
The course comprises lectures, literature seminars, assignments and discussions based on the students’ ongoing work.
Examination format
The examination has two components. One is active participation in seminars, the other is an autonomously written paper.
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.