MCT4012 – Research Methods, Tools and Issues in MCT
Course description
Course content
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge of and skills in various research methods, tools and issues in the field of music, communication and technology. These range from qualitative to quantitative methods, and with perspectives spanning from the arts and humanities to the social and natural sciences. The course will prepare the student for carrying out research and development in the field.
Learning outcome
Having completed the course, the student will:
- be familiar with various types of methods used in the field of music, communication and technology.
- be familiar with different music technologies, their histories, aesthetic qualities and societal impacts.
- be able to read and reflect on new research results in the field.
- be able to identify ethical problems in research, including when working with external stakeholders.
- be able to present and discuss research both orally and in writing.
- be able to use tools for acquiring, organizing and presenting research data.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
Students enrolled in other Master`s Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Overlapping courses
- 5 credits overlap with MCT4010 – Research Methods, Tools and Issues in MCT (continued).
Teaching
The course uses a flipped classroom model and blended learning methods, and?includes:
- Readings and assignment in preparation for the lectures.
- 12 lectures of 2 hours.
Compulsory activities
- Participation in 10 out of 12 lectures.
- one qualifying written assignment.
Information about assignments and the deadlines are available in Canvas. Students have to hand in the assignments within the given deadline, and are responsible for familiarizing with the requirements for the compulsory activities.
The compulsory activities are only valid within the current semester. All compulsory activities must be approved in order to sit for the exam. Students are responsible to keep track of registered absences and check that everything has been approved.
Read more about compulsory activities here.
Apply for a valid absence from compulsory activity or attendance.
Examination
4-hour written exam
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.