Individual Literature Course, 7.5 credits
Individual Literature Course, 7.5 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | LILS21 |
| Confirmed: | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Valid From: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Social sciences |
| Subject group: | Media and Communication Studies |
| Specialised in: | A1F Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements |
| Main field of study: | Media and Communication Science |
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
The course primarily involves individual self-studies, in which the literature list is decided and designed together with a supervisor/teacher. In the context of a group seminar, the literature is presented to other participants of the course and jointly discussed.
A learning management system is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
Language of instruction is in English.
General entry requirements and at least 17.5 credits from the master’s program Sustainable Communication (One year) or Sustainable Communication (Two year), or equivalent.
The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one element of examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all the elements included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The course is examined through a individual presentation in group seminar and in terms of an individual written assignment.
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course.
To fulfil the course the student needs to pass the seminar. The grade of the individual written assignment will be the grade of the course.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar 1 | 2 credits | G/U |
| Individual written assignment | 5.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
The student develops the course´s literature list in accordance with her/his particular knowledge needs in relation to the forthcoming MSSc thesis project, be it a focus on scholarly research, theory and/or methods.
The literature list must inclutde approximately 1500 pages (+/- 5%). The supervisor will provide critical-constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement at the supervision meeting scheduled for the second week of the course.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
Sourcewise: A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system