Information and Cultural Studies’ Theories and Traditions
Course content
Introduction, exploration, and examination of theoretical traditions and theories that constitute the foundations and progress in information and cultural studies research and practice. These are explored and examined through concepts such as information, culture, language, and data, and through present-day examples of using the concepts. The theories and concepts are examined by analysis, discussion, and current use in selected contexts. The course provides students with an understanding of the breadth and plurality of information and cultural studies research and equips the students with skills to discuss this research in the context of scholarly traditions and practice.
Information Science and Cultural Communication, the 2019 Curriculum
Academic aims
At the exam, the student can demonstrate
Knowledge and understanding of
- Information and cultural studies as current humanities research fields,
- Key concepts and theories in information and cultural studies.
Skills to
- Define and describe selected concepts, traditions or theories within information and cultural studies
- Evaluate selected concepts, traditions or theories and their mutual relationships
Competencies to
- Discuss and analyse concepts, traditions and theories in the context of scientific history and theory
- Analyse and reflect on the importance and influence of concepts, traditions and theories within information and cultural studies.
Large group and small group discussions, student presentations, student essays, lectures, case studies, and group work.
Examples of literature that will be used in the course:
- Hjørland, B. (2018). Library and information science (LIS). Encyclopedia of Knowledge Organization, sp. 67. Available online at: http://www.isko.org/cyclo/lis
- Blok, A. & Jensen, T.E. (2011). Bruno Latour: Hybrid thoughts in a hybrid world. NY: Routledge.
- Robson, A & Robinson, L (2013). Building on models of information behaviour: linking information seeking and communication Journal of Documentation, Vol 69(2):pp. 169-193
- Webster, F. (2014). Theories of the information society, Fourth edition, NY: Routledge.
All lectures will be held in English
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Oral examination, 30Examination language: English
The students get 24 hours before the exam handed out one or more questions , which students must prepare to answer in the form of an oral presentation - Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 56
- Preparation
- 346,8
- Exam
- 8
- English
- 410,8
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- HIVK03532U
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
-
1 semester
- Schedulegroup
-
View Schedule - May 2020
- Capacity
- 42 participants
- Studyboard
- Department of information studies
Contracting department
- Department of Information Studies
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Humanities
Course Coordinators
- Frans van der Sluis (5-4c78677479466e7b7334717b346a71)
- Volkmar Paul Engerer (15-7b747170726677336a736c6a776a77456d7a7233707a336970)
Teacher
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