Media and Communication Science BA (B), Research Paper in Communication Studies, 15 credits
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Syllabus:
Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap GR (B), Uppsats i medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap, 15 hp
Media and Communication Science BA (B), Research Paper in Communication Studies, 15 credits
General data
- Code: MK093G
- Subject/Main field: Media and Communications Science
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (B)
- Credits: 15
- Progressive specialization: G1E - First cycle, contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
- Education area: Övrigt 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Media and Communication Science
- Approved: 2018-03-13
- Date of change: 2019-10-01
- Version valid from: 2019-07-01
Aim
The primary goal of this course is to support students to develop their basic knowledge about media and communication science as a research area by writing an academic research paper.
Course objectives
After passing the course students will be able to
- Plan and implement a scientific work in the research areas of media and communication, or journalism
- Show specific theoretical understanding and knowledge of within the chosen area of study
- Define a scientific problem, aim and research questions in the chosen area of study
- Show knowledge of basic, but suitable and relevant methodology to media and communication studies
- Review scientific work in the research areas of media and communication, or journalism
Content
- The project consists of writing a research paper on a topic within media and communication science.
- Students write a research paper on the undergraduate level, including theoretical discussion, literature references, empirical overview and analysis.
- The choice of topic is supported and has to be approved by the advisor
- The research paper has to utilize relevant theoretical and empirical literature
- The research paper has to construct a coherent narrative in the presentation of the chosen study area and specific subject.
Entry requirements
At least one year of successfully completed full-time studies at university level including 30 credits (ECTS) in Media and Communication Science.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The course includes tutorials, seminars and a written assignment that will be presented as a final essay.
Examination form
M100: Research Paper in Communication Studies, 15 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
M100 15hp Written thesis (individual assignment)
Grades: A, B, C, D, E, Fx or F. A-E are Pass, Fx and F are Fail.
Grade criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/betygskriterier.
If a student has a decision from the coordinator at Mid Sweden University of pedagogic support for functional impairment, the examiner has the right to adapt the examination for the student.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
The course is given in English with course literature in the same language. Any expenses for travel and materials are paid by the student.