Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is that the student should be able to critically
assess the activities of the Nordic media, both commercial ones
and public service.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should have a good idea
about Finnish and Nordic media landscape and its media logic.

Course contents

The structure and function of The Nordic media ecosyste - in theory
and in practice. An ethnographic study of the activities of a select
Finnish or Nordic media institution.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Mediahistory

Previous course names

-

Additional information

The course is intended for the media-analysis students.

Recommended or required reading

To be determined.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 18 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 4 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 75 hours
  • Individual studies - 16 hours
  • Seminars - 12 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the following
examinations:
Examination 1: Examination in the necessary theory and
methodology.
Examination 2: an ethnographic study.
Examination 3: presentation of the study.
The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows:
1.15% 2.70% 3:15%.

Teacher

Grönvall John

Examiner

Grönvall John

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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