Theoretical Information Science Course
2020/2021
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module deals with the theoretical and methodological basis of the field of information science. The main component of the module is a theoretical and methodically oriented course in which the student works independently with a current problem in the field of information science. The intention is that the student develops an awareness of and insight in discussing and communicating a scientific problem. The student's work culminates in a scientific article that places the scientific problem in an subject field, explains the theoretical and methodological framework as well as the academic contribution.
In connection with the module the following is offered:
- a professional seminar focusing on the academic process
A supervisor is assigned to support the process.
The Study Board may, on the basis of a professional assessment, allow the module to be replaced by residency at another university to an extent equivalent to 30 ECTS.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must through the module gain knowledge and understanding of:
- theory and/or method at the highest international level within the chosen information science topic
- the scientific basis of the chosen topic and the ability to reflect on it
Skills
The student must through the module acquire skills in:
- mastering information science theory and/or method and, on this basis, develop new theory and/or analysis models
- discussing and disseminating information science issues in a scientific article form
Competences
The student must through the module acquire competences in:
- independently initiate information science work that requires new solutions
- managing a complex professional development process for own professional specialization
- critically reflecting on the importance of problem-based project work for own professional development
Type of instruction
Reference is made to §17.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Theoretical Information Science Course |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
The examination is a conversation between the student(s) and the
examiner and internal examiner based on the handed in article
(project), produced individually or in a group. The article will be
considered the shared responsibility of the group. Students will be
examined and assessed on the basis of the article, and one combined
grade will be awarded for the written work and the oral
performance.
Literature foundation: Minimum 1500 standard pages supervisor approved, self-selected literature related to the article. The project: total number of pages must be no less than 15 pages and no more than 20 pages per student in a project group. Duration of examination: 20 minutes per student and 10 minutes per group for assessment and announcement of result, although no longer than a total of two hours. 30 minutes in total for individual examinations. At oral group examinations, the examination must be conducted in such a way that individual assessment of each individual student’s performance is ensured. The project and the conversation must demonstrate that the student fulfils the objectives for the module stated above. |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Teoretisk forløb inden for Informationsvidenskab |
| Module code | KAINFOS2017 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
KA 3. semester |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Copenhagen |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Communication and Digital Media |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
