Norwegian Media in a Comparative Perspective
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- MEVI111
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate has a basic knowledge of
- the societal role of media in liberal democracies
- key features of Norwegian media
- media use in Norway
- key economic and political conditions for media production
Skills
The candidate can
- critically compare features of the media across different societies
- give an overview of the characteristics and organization of Norwegian media in a global context
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Approved workshop assignments. The assignments may be oral or written and may include media production work.
Accepted compulsory requirements is valid this term and the following term of exam.
Forms of Assessment
7-day take home exam, approximately 3500 words.
The exam will be given in the language in which the course is taught.
The exam can be submitted in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Assessment in teaching semester and the following semester
In this course, a regular exam is offered in both semesters.
Students who meet the requirements for a retake exam (according to UiB Regulations § 5-6) are referred to the next regular exam.