ISSHF4957 – Media Studies
Course description
Course content
The course in Media Studies is a cross-disciplinary comparison of the media systems in the Nordic countries with other systems around the world. The Nordic region is characterized by widespread use of new media, liberal media laws, active public debate and well-functioning democracies. Informed by the latest international research, media systems are analyzed using theories of democracy and freedom of speech, political economy, and theories of the so-called ?Nordic Model? of a welfare state.
Learning outcome
To enable students to understand various aspects of media in contemporary society.
Admission
If you would like to take this course, you must apply directly to the International Summer School.
Only students admitted to the course may take part in instruction.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
A completed Bachelor’s degree or a period of study comparable with a Norwegian Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution.
Recommended previous knowledge
Scholarship-seeking applicants with a related degree in journalism, communication, social science, humanities and/or media studies are given priority. Documented professional experience may also qualify scholarship-seeking applicants even though their academic background does not match the course profile.
Teaching
The course consists of 26 lectures, 4 hours daily (9:15-13:00), Monday to Friday, for six weeks.Classroom sessions include lectures, discussions, group work, class presentations, practical media training, and individual assignments. Field visits to media institutions in Oslo are included. All participants are asked to bring media material from their home countries to present in class.
A detailed syllabus will be available prior to the start of the course. If your course leader uses Fronter, you can log on here.
Daily attendance is expected of all participants. Students must attend 75% of the lectures in order to take the final exam.
Examination
The course includes a final 3-day take-home exam (an essay, 10 pages in length). Students must attend 75% of the lectures in order to take the final exam.
You can check your results and order transcripts in S?knadsweb three weeks after the 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.
Explanations and appeals
An explanation of the grade is a formal process that is meant to help the student decide whether to appeal the grading of an examination. It is not meant as a form of feedback for an exam. An explanation can be requested after you have received your grade through official channels, i.e., your transcripts or posted grade lists.
To request an explanation of your grade, please download and print our Complaint Form. The ISS Office sends the request to the course leader who provides the ISS Office with an explanation for the grade to be sent to the student.
Resit an examination
It is not possible to arrange for a late exam, a make-up exam, or to re-take the exam without taking the course again.
Withdrawal from an examination
A student can take the class and sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must submit the Course Change Request Form to the ISS Reception before the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam, which is the general rule at UiO.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.
Other
This course is offered in collaboration with the Department of Media and Communication at the University of Oslo.