Organization Studies: Theories and Methods
2024/2025
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework, associated discussion sessions, and an individual exam portfolio.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
- key theories in organizational studies
- basic theoretical and methodological issues in analyzing organizations
- basic characteristics of organizations in terms of structure, power relations, and technologies (including digital).
Skills
The student must attain
Skills in:
- applying relevant concepts and theories in analyzing organizational phenomena and issues
- applying social and cultural analytical methods in understanding organizational issues.
Competences
The student must attain
Competencies in:
- analyzing private and public organizations by using relevant theories and methods
- contributing to the critical discussion of organizational phenomena and processes on the basis of relevant knowledge
- discussing the effects of various theoretical approaches in the understanding of organizations.
Type of instruction
Please see § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Organization Studies: Theories and Methods |
| Type of exam | Written exam
Written exam (individual)
The examination is an individual exam portfolio; the content of the portfolio must demonstrate that the student has achieved the above-mentioned learning objectives that the student has achieved the above-mentioned learning objectives and has participated actively in course activities. The requirements for the contents of the portfolio will be determined by the course instructor at the start of the semester. The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised exam portfolio. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| 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 | Organisationsstudier: teorier og metoder |
| Module code | BALISE2222 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and International Studies, English |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
