Academic regulations for the Master s degree in Journalism The provisions of the academic regulations The academic regulations for the Bachelor s degree in Journalism (2007) were prepared by the Board of Studies for the Institute of Information and Media Studies and approved by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities on 26 September 2007. The academic regulations took effect on 1 September 2007. The Master's degree in Journalism entitles the holder to use the title of MA in Journalism (Master of Journalism). The academic direction and primary subject areas of the degree The aim of a Master s degree is to: 1. expand the student s academic knowledge and abilities and increase his/her theoretical and methodological qualifications as well as the level of independence compared with the Bachelor s degree level; 2. give the student in-depth academic knowledge by teaching advanced components in the disciplines and methodologies of the subject area(s), including training in scientific work and methodology. This training strengthens the student s ability to master more specialised functions in the business community and to participate in scientific development work; 3. provide the student with the necessary qualifications for further studies such as the PhD degree programme, cf. the executive order on the PhD degree programme and the PhD degree (the PhD Executive Order). Academic skills and qualifications In the Society and Media line, the student acquires the following general qualifications and competences: Qualifications: knowledge of and practical skills in journalistic communication of complex issues within a discipline, and in other journalistic tasks such as editorial planning and concept development; research-based theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge within a discipline, though with a special view to the relation of the subject to journalism and the media; knowledge of the relationship between media, society and the public; tools for progressive reflection on the development of critical journalism in certain disciplines, including knowledge of and skills in target group analysis and effect measurement of journalistic communication; research-based knowledge of the political systems, of the institutions and particular character of welfare society and public administration, and of the structural challenges to such institutions from globalisation and the European impact; scientific insight into the methodologies and validity criteria of various disciplinary traditions with particular emphasis on media and society; knowledge of the development of the media and of journalism from the perspective of democratic theory and in relation to political culture and identity; theoretical and practical knowledge of political journalism in relation to changes in the media scene, including differentiation in the orientation needs of the public and the development of specialised social science journalism. Compenteces: the ability to operate in the cross-field between journalistic communication relating to various target groups and the acquisition of university-based knowledge, as well as the ability to combine the strengths of the two fields with respect to methodologies, concepts and quality criteria respectively; skills in selection and application of subject-specific scientific methodologies, analytical strategies and means of presentation; coupling and translation competences for development of collaboration between the academic and journalistic worlds, and between various specialist groups in connection with communication of concrete themes; the ability to contemplate the role of a journalist and media employee in relation to a given institutional and organisational ; the ability to select, assess and apply theories and methodologies for analysis of social science problems, including statistical and text-analytical methodologies, as well as skills in formulating a stringent hypothesis and communicating from a theoretical standpoint;
skills in applying research-related qualifications in journalistic work, including the combination of academic and journalistic research and communication; further journalism-specific competences in coaching, post criticism, editorial management and concept development; practice in target group analysis and effect measurement of differentiated journalistic communication; practice in interdisciplinary project work combining knowledge and insight from various social science and other disciplines; general academic competences in e.g. learning and independently processing complex and specialised issues, and substantiated communication of these in writing and speech. In the Cultural Journalism line, the student acquires the following general qualifications and competences: Qualifications: knowledge and practical skills in journalistic communication of complex issues within a discipline, and in other journalistic tasks such as editorial planning and concept development; research-based theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge within a discipline, though with a special view to the way the subject relates to journalism and the media; knowledge of the relationship between media, society and the public; tools for progressive reflection on the development of critical journalism in certain disciplines, including knowledge of and skills in target group analysis and effect measurement of journalistic communication; research-based knowledge from all cultural disciplines on cultural theory and the concept of culture, historically and currently as well as cultural institutions, cultural politics and administration of culture; scientific insight into the methodologies and validity criteria of various disciplinary traditions with particular emphasis on cultural disciplines; knowledge of the importance of the media as a factor in the cultural development of society, including the relationships between media diversity, media application and the creation of identity; knowledge of conditions and opportunities pertaining to a qualitative development of the media coverage of cultural events, including the development of journalism for specific cultural subsections of the public. Competences: the ability to operate in the cross-field between journalistic communication relating to various target groups and the acquisition of university-based knowledge, as well as the ability to combine the strengths of the two fields with respect to methodologies, concepts and quality criteria respectively; skills in selection and application of subject-specific scientific methodologies, analytical strategies and means of presentation; coupling and translation competences for development of collaboration between the academic and journalistic worlds, and between various specialist groups in connection with communication of concrete themes; the ability to contemplate the role of a journalist and media employee in relation to a given institutional and organisational ; the ability to select, assess and apply theories, methodologies and argumentations from the humanistic disciplines of literature, art, language and cultural analysis, as well as to use them to select and analyse different cultural, aesthetic and literary forms and expressions; the ability to grasp and analyse current trends, debates and schools of thought within cultural life, including popular culture and new lifestyles and forms of identity; practice in journalistic communication of relevant research in academic subjects relating to culture, including knowledge of current trends and formats in literature, theatre and other types of art; practice in target group analysis and effect measurement of differentiated journalistic communication; further journalist-specific competences in coaching, post criticism, editorial management and concept development; practice in interdisciplinary project work, combining knowledge and insight from various social science and other subjects; general academic competences in e.g. assimilating and independently processing complex and specialised issues, and substantiated communication of these in writing and speech. In the Analytical Journalism line for holders of a Bachelor s degree in the humanities and social science, the student acquires the following general qualifications and competences: Qualifications:
knowledge and practical skills in journalistic communication of complex issues within a discipline, and in other journalistic tasks such as editorial planning and concept development; research-based theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge within a discipline, though with a special view to the way the subject relates to journalism and the media; knowledge of the relationship between media, society and the public; tools for progressive reflection on the development of critical journalism in certain disciplines, including knowledge of and skills in target group analysis and effect measurement of journalistic communication; knowledge of the traditions and terminology of journalism; its scientific basis, production conditions and quality requirements as well as the tools used to apply the student s own professional background in connection with journalistic work methods and forms of presentation; the theoretical skills required for critical reflection on journalistic forms of presentation, traditions and quality requirements as well as their societal prerequisites and consequences, including possible changes; theoretical and practical qualifications for solving concrete journalistic tasks within own Bachelor s degree subject, including insight into and practice in in-depth reporting, news analysis, commentaries and reviews; theoretical and practical qualifications for concept development, re-launching and product development of magazines, specialised sections in newspapers, news magazines and web pages, including testing the relevance of the material in relation to the target group and the media context; knowledge of national and international media conditions and development trends. Competences: the ability to operate in the cross-field between journalistic communication relating to various target groups and the acquisition of university-based knowledge, as well as the ability to combine the strengths of the two fields with respect to methodologies, concepts and quality criteria respectively; skills in selection and application of subject-specific scientific methodologies, analytical strategies and means of presentation; coupling and translation competences for development of collaboration between the academic and journalistic worlds, and between various specialist groups in connection with communication of concrete themes; the ability to contemplate the role of a journalist and media employee in relation to a given institutional and organisational ; extension of already acquired theoretical and methodological competences, knowledge and independence in own subject in relation to the bachelor level but with particular emphasis on media angles on own subject; skills in using the scientific methodologies, theories and knowledge of own subject for informed journalism and communication; the ability to critically and analytically contemplate the conditions and opportunities that pertain to a qualitative development of the media coverage of material from own subject. Authority Education Executive Order no. 338 of 6 May 2004 regarding Bachelor s and Master s degree programmes at universities, VTU, see http://www.au.dk/en/rules/2004/bek338 Admission requirements and prerequisites A completed Bachelor s degree in Journalism is a requirement for admission to lines A1 and A2 of the Master s degree programme. The requirement for admission to line A3 of the Master s degree programme is a completed Bachelor s degree in a humanistic or social science subject. This programme gives access to the following: The Master s degree in Journalism gives access to the PhD degree programme in accordance with current regulations. Transitional regulations The structure of the programme Examination survey line A1 (Society and Media) Module/annual Subject type/assessment Title of examination/form Term/ECTS
examination Politology and Media Sociology Public Administration, Rights and Methodologies Elective subject Journalism and Academia Thesis The Political System and Political Culture - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Media, the Public and Globalisation - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Power and Decision-making Processes in the Welfare State and the Public Administration - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Community, Society and Media - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Social Science Methodology for Journalists - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Elective subject 1 - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Elective subject 2 - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Analytical Journalism - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Journalism and Own Field of Study - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Thesis - External examination with appointed external co-examiner of Elective Elective Elective First term Second term First term First term Second term Third term Third term Second term Third term Fourth term 30 ECTS Box diagram line A1 (Society and Media) First term Second term Third term Fourth term The Political System and Political Media, the Public and Globalisation Elective subject 1 Culture Thesis 30 ECTS
Power and Decision-Making Processes in the Welfare State and the Public Administration Community, Society and Media Social Science Methodology for Journalists Analytical Journalism Elective subject 2 Journalism and Own Field of Study Rules and guidelines for academic progress line A1 (Society and Media) The student can only enrol in the examination in Media, the Public and Globalisation after passing or enrolling in the examination in the Political System and Political Culture. The student can only enrol in the examination in Community, Society and Media after passing or enrolling in the examination in Power and Decision-Making Processes in the Welfare State and the Public Administration. The student can only enrol in the examination in Journalism and Own Field of Study after passing or enrolling in the examination in Analytical Journalism. The student can only enrol in the examination in Analytical Journalism after passing the entire module 1 as well as the subjects Power and Decision-Making Processes in the Welfare State and the Public Administration, Community, Society and the Media and Social Science Methodology for Journalists, or enrolling in the examination in these subjects. The student can only submit the thesis after passing all other examinations in the Master s degree programme. The structure of the programme Examination survey line A2 (Cultural Journalism) Module/annual examination Aesthetics Culture and Society Subject type/assessment Digital Aesthetics and Analysis - Internal examination without external co-examiner Contemporary Art: Works and Trends - Internal examination with internal co-examiner The Cultural Field - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Identity, Culture and Globalisation in the Media Society - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Title of examination/form of Pass/fail Term/ECTS First term Second term First term First term Contemporary Culture Second term
Elective subject Journalism and Academia Thesis - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Elective subject 1 - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Elective subject 2 - Internal examination without external co-examiner Analytical Journalism - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Journalism and Own Field of Study - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Thesis - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Elective Elective Elective Third term Third term Second term Third term Fourth term 30 ECTS Box diagram line A2 (Cultural Journalism) First term Second term Third term Fourth term Aesthetical Methodology and Analysis Contemporary Art: Works and Trends Elective subject 1 Thesis 30 ECTS The Cultural Field Identity, Culture and Globalisation in the Media Society Contemporary Culture Analytical Journalism Elective subject 2 Journalism and Own Field of Study Regulations and guidelines for academic progress line A2 (Cultural Journalism) The student can only enrol in the examination in Contemporary Art: Works and Trends after passing or enrolling in the examination in Aesthetic Methodology and Analysis. The student can only enrol in the examination in Identity, Culture and Globalisation after completing or enrolling in the examination in The Cultural Field. The student can only enrol in the examination in Journalism and Own Field of Study after completing or enrolling in the examination in Analytical Journalism.
The student can only enrol in the subject Analytical Journalism after passing the entire module 1 as well as the examinations in The Cultural Field, Identity, Culture and Globalisation in the Media Society and Contemporary Culture, or after enrolling in the examination in these subjects. The student can only submit the thesis after passing all other examinations in the Master s degree programme. The structure of the programme Examination survey line A3 (Analytical Journalism) Module/annual examination Journalistic Subjects I Journalistic Subjects II Elective subject Journalism and Academia Subject type/assessment Journalistic Methodology and Communication - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Journalism in Several Media - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Journalistic Methodology and Communication - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Press Law, Ethics and Media - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Practical Training - Internal examination without external co-examiner Media, the Public and Globalisation - Internal examination with internal co-examiner Elective subject 1: With Coupling to Media Angle - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Elective subject 2 - Internal examination without external co-examiner Analytical Journalism - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Journalism and Own Field of Study - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Title of examination/form of Pass/fail Elective Elective Elective Term/ECTS First term Second term First term 15 ECTS First term 5 ECTS Second term 5 ECTS Second term 5 ECTS Third term Third term Second term Third term
Thesis Thesis - External examination with appointed external co-examiner Fourth term 30 ECTS Box diagram line A3 (Analytical Journalism) First term Second term Third term Fourth term Journalistic Methodology and Communication Journalism in Several Media Elective subject 1: With Coupling to Media Angle Thesis 30 ECTS Explanatory Journalism and Magazine Production 15 ECTS Press Law, Ethics and Media 5 ECTS Practical training 5 ECTS Media, the Public and Globalisation 5 ECTS Analytical Journalism Elective subject 2 Journalism and Own Field of Study Regulations and guidelines for academic progress line A3 (Analytical Journalism) The student can only enrol in the examination in Journalism in Several Media after passing or enrolling in the examination in Journalistic Methodology and Communication. The student can only enrol in the examination in Press Law, Ethics and Media after passing or enrolling in the examination in Explanatory Journalism and Magazine Production. The student can only enrol in the examination in Journalism and Own Field of Study after completing or enrolling in the examination in Analytical Journalism. The student can only enrol in the examination in Analytical Journalism after passing or enrolling in the examinations in Journalistic Subjects I or II. The student can only submit the thesis after passing all other examinations in the Master s degree programme. Individual disciplines and examinations in the degree programme Politology and Media Sociology The module comprises a basic subject element as well as a theme element, with the latter focusing on media and society. The aim of this module is to introduce a number of key politological and sociological theories for the study of the political system and demonstrate the usefulness of quantitative, qualitative and historical strategies for the analysis of select themes involving media and politics in a democratic society. The module teaches the student the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications:
knowledge of important politological and sociological theories and methodologies and their application to empirical issues; knowledge of the institutions, history, players and political culture in the political system. Competences: the ability to discuss problems relating to the relationship between media, politics and the public; practice in problem-oriented, academic assignments. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. The Political System and Political Culture demonstrates knowledge of the political system, political culture and ideology; demonstrates the ability to select, assess and apply politological and political sociology theories to discuss empirical issues. The instruction is a combination of lectures, case or investigation-based exercises and essay writing. The discipline is an introduction to the political system consisting of three integrated parts that exemplify key theories and methodologies relating to politology and political sociology. Parliamentarianism Undergoing Change is an introduction to the political system seen from an electoral/institutional angle. It looks at the ideal of a parliamentary control chain, the constitutional prerequisites of the model for collaborative democracy and power research. Political Culture deals with key political conflicts in Denmark on the basis of literature about voter behaviour and historical sociology. New Ideologies in Denmark introduces old and new political ideologies with text examples and cases about e.g. the Social Democratic Party/the Third Way, new liberalism and nationalism/multiculturalism. Individual Written Topic of own choice Scope: 13 pages. 2. Media, the Public and Globalisation demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between media, democracy and attitudes in general and in relation to politics; demonstrates the ability to select, assess and apply politological, sociological and media sociology theories to discuss empirical issues;
demonstrates the ability to critically discuss theoretical questions about the right of access to public records and the role it plays in modern journalism and media matters. The teaching is a combination of lectures and case or investigation-based exercises. The course comprises three theme elements that build on the Political System and Political Culture module and focuses on the relationship between the media, the democratic process and the creation of public opinion in a public sphere undergoing change. Medialisation of the Democratic Process introduces research into the power and powerlessness of the press in relation to the parliamentary process and political opinion-shaping. Political Attitudes and Media Discourse deals with attitudes to new political topics such as immigrants, the multicultural society and the EU with a special emphasis on media discourse, national identity and political ideology. Is the right of access to public records in decline? On the basis of this question, the students discuss a number of theoretical and empirical themes about democracy and the right of access to public records in modern journalism and the media structure. Individual Written Choice of offered topics 5 day(s) 0 The student writes an assignment on a topic chosen from a list of topics relating to the syllabus. Examination: set home assignment. Scope: 15 standard pages. Public Administration, Rights and Methodologies The module comprises two basic course components as well as a theme component that focuses on the community and the rights of the individual in a media perspective. The aim of the course is to introduce key theories relating to public administration, policy research, community studies and law as relevant to journalism. Combined, these theories throw light on power relations, decision-making and implementation processes in different areas of the welfare state and the public administration in Denmark, with a special emphasis on the role of the media and the status of the citizen. The module also comprises a methodology subject for journalists that assists the students with assignments and case work in other subjects. The module teaches the student the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications: knowledge of theories and methodologies relating to public administration and the way they are applied to empirical issues regarding decision-making processes in select fields of politics; theoretical knowledge about public administration, law and politics with a special emphasis on the relationship between citizen, state and media; knowledge of the public administration system, its institutions and reforms. Competences: the ability to form an opinion about problems relating to the relationship between the media, the public administration and the citizens;
practice in problem-oriented, academic assignments; practice in using and assessing social science methodologies. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Power and Decision-Making Processes in the Welfare State and the Public Administration demonstrates knowledge of the institutions, functioning and political processes of the public administration and welfare state; is able to select, assess and apply subject-related theories to analyse empirical issues; adopts a critical approach to the relationship between the functioning of the media and public decision-making processes. The teaching is a combination of lectures and case or investigation-based exercises. This basic subject provides an introduction to the welfare state and public administration as seen in a historical/institutional perspective and in the light of theories about decision making with a special emphasis on player types, strategies and the different stages of the policy process. Analysis of Decision-Making Processes is a part that deals with the theories about new institutionalism, policy networks, rational choices and discursive policy-framing, applied to select areas of public policy. Public Administration Undergoing Change is an introduction to the organisational structure of the public administration (state, counties and municipalities) with an emphasis on government and political reform. Both components include the role of the media in the politisation of public decisions. The Welfare State deals with the special principles, functioning and political prerequisites of the special welfare state model on the basis of the theory about the welfare state. Individual Written Set question 6 hour(s) Usual 0 2. Community, Society and Media demonstrates knowledge of key theories, concepts and argumentations about the modern community and of aspects of the historical development of the community; demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including issues relating to the press involving the relationship between citizen, state and press; is able to select, assess and apply subject-related theories, concepts and argumentations to analyse concrete issues.
The instruction is a combination of lectures, case-based exercises and guidance/discussions about presented synopses. The subject deals with the community with a special emphasis on its role, power and rights in relation to the welfare state and the constitutional state, public administration and press. The course provides an introduction to literature about political theories, sociology, history and law as these relate to the community, in particular the community. On that basis, the course discusses select themes about the modern community in connection with e.g. changes in the welfare state and the job market, globalisation and immigration, law and order, public administration, the freedom of speech and the rights of the press. Individual Oral Topic of own choice 30 minutes 30 minutes Presentation 0 The examination is oral and marked, involving a synopsis of max. five pages on a topic chosen from the course syllabus and subject to assessment by an internal co-examiner. The student is examined in the synopsis and the syllabus in general. Scope: max. five standard pages. 3. Social Science Methodology for Journalists is able to assess the methodological aspects of social science investigations as well as the journalistic reports on these investigations; is able to assess, select and apply different social science methodologies to carry out minor case-based investigations; demonstrates the ability to objectively communicate investigation results and statistics; demonstrates the ability to work with issues and research design. The instruction is a combination of lectures and case -based exercises. The students receive an application-oriented introduction to social science methodologies with a focus on e.g. a critical approach to tables, descriptive statistics, surveys, comparisons, causal analysis and work with issues and assignment design. The subject also includes an introduction to qualitative text analysis.
Individual Oral Set question 7 day(s) 0 Scope: 12 standard pages. Elective subject The module consists of two Elective subjects from the advanced studies programmes under the Faculty of Social Science, i.e. from Political Science, Law, Psychology and Economics ( E-subjects for students of Political Science). Subject to application, the students can also take subjects with a relevant social/media content offered by the Faculty of Humanities, e.g. from Media Studies or History. The module teaches the student the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications: in-depth, comprehensive and specialised knowledge about two academic topics and their relevant theories and methodologies. Competences: the ability to communicate complex issues and provide valid arguments for own points of view, in speech as well as in writing. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Elective subject 1 demonstrates knowledge of the literature, theories, methodologies and concepts studied in the subjects; demonstrates the ability to assess, select and apply the theories and methodologies taught in the subjects when analysing relevant issues. The instruction is a combination of lectures, case or investigation-based exercises and essay writing. The Elective subject gives the students an opportunity to shape their studies of Society and Media in a particular direction by choosing a seminar from the advanced studies programmes under the Faculty of Social Science, i.e. from Political Science, Law, Psychology and Economics ( E-subjects for students of Political Science). Subject to application, the students can also take subjects with a relevant social/media content offered by the Faculty of Humanities, e.g. from Media Studies or History.
- - - There are different types of examinations, cf. the examination conditions for advanced studies programmes at the relevant institute/department. 2. Elective subject 2 demonstrates knowledge of the literature, theories, methodologies and concepts studied in the subjects; demonstrates the ability to assess, select and apply the theories and methodologies taught in the subjects when analysing relevant issues. The instruction is a combination of lectures, case or investigation-based exercises and essay writing. The Elective subject gives the students an opportunity to shape their studies of Society and Media in a particular direction by choosing a seminar from the advanced studies programmes under the Faculty of Social Science, i.e. from Political Science, Law, Psychology and Economics ( E-subjects for students of Political Science). Subject to application, the students can also take subjects with a relevant social/media content offered by the Faculty of Humanities, e.g. from Media Studies or History. - - - There are different types of examinations, cf. the examination conditions for advanced studies programmes at the relevant institute/department. Journalism and Academia The module strengthens the students journalistic skills both in theory and in practice. The module is an integrated, multidisciplinary course comprising students in the Cultural Journalism line and in some cases students studying Analytical Journalism, so that the students combine their respective skills. The module uses topics and skills acquired in the basic and Elective subject subjects and gradually focuses on the thesis. The module combines requirements to journalistic communication and methodologies with academic insight. At the same time, the module looks at journalism as a practice involving the public in a democratic society and provides an introduction to different forms of analytical
journalism. The students also acquire skills in developing journalistic concepts and carrying out target group analysis and learn about editorial management. The module teaches the student the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications: knowledge of the work process in explanatory journalism; knowledge of modern critical/alternative views of the presumptions and forms of analytical journalism; knowledge of the principles behind editorial concept development. Competences: skills in assessing gathered material by means of argumentation analysis and by distinguishing between documented facts and own assessments; skills in incorporating own academic methodologies and theories into journalism and the ability to adopt a critical approach to the relationship between subjects and journalism; skills in communicating a topic and developing concepts within own academic field to a broad target group; skills in receiver-effect analysis; skills in editorial collaboration about idea development, coaching and editing. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Analytical Journalism demonstrates knowledge of news analysis, reviews and comments, including research requirements and narrative techniques; demonstrates the ability to collect and analyse material about an important issue relating to own field of study and to communicate the key message with broad understanding and authority; demonstrates the ability to present a complex argument and carry out an argumentation analysis of own and other people s journalistic products. The instruction is a combination of contributions and workshop lessons with exercises and set assignments with an emphasis on the gathering and analysis of written documentation/data material. In the course, the students draw on their systematic knowledge and methodologies from their Bachelor s degree subjects or line subjects respectively and incorporate this knowledge in the news analysis and comment genres. The students are introduced to analytical and argumentative forms of journalism and test these genres in the context of the other subjects studied during the term. The instruction discusses how the journalist can integrate and communicate facts, assessments and perceptions of reality based on own academic skills and thorough research as well as the principles behind the way different narrative forms operate and different argumentations are structured. The students work with the following journalistic genres: explanatory journalism, news analysis, reviews and comments based on their own academic skills. The subject is of a multidisciplinary nature but takes the different requirements of the three lines into consideration. Via practical analysis and the production of different types of texts, the students practise their skills in varying, criticising and renewing the different academic genres. In addition, the students strengthen their theoretical basis for practising coaching and post criticism and in practice coach and criticise each other in concrete exercises.
Individual Written Topic of own choice The examination consists of a news analysis and a comment or a review accompanied by a work report that includes a discussion of argumentation, style, genres as well as the academic basis. The students present and explain the underlying research and information processing on which the news analysis is based. The assignment is completed individually at the end of the instruction period. The issue must be based on the individual student s subject/field of study but must be communicated in a journalistic manner to a broad target group. Scope: 10 standard pages. 2. Journalism and Own Field of Study is able to complete a journalistic task relating to a journalistic theme and based on the student s field of study; is able to prepare a concept description and contemplate own work processes; is able to undertake a receiver-effect analysis based on a defined target group. Based on their individual fields of study, the students work in groups to prepare a draft of an editorial concept for a newspaper section, a supplement or a magazine. To the extent allowed by the nature and possibilities of the theme, the groups should be multidisciplinary and comprise students from different lines and with different academic specialisation. The groups prepare a dummy production based on the draft. The students carry out a receiver-effect analysis of their own production using focus groups and report on the results. The completed work forms part of the examination. The students acquire theoretical and practical skills in analysing, assessing and developing media coverage of their field of study or fields that include their field of study. They are introduced to receiver-effect analyses of media product. They study different models for target group descriptions. Receiver analysis using focus groups is introduced. Editorial concepts and development strategies for national and local media, including the trade, district and magazine press, are discussed. The students are introduced to management theories and practise and assess editorial management in the exercise production. The course includes the preparation of an explanatory article. The students study together with students of Cultural Journalism (but carry out separate subject-specific projects) and, in some cases, with students from the Journalism line. Individual Written Topic of own choice
The examination consists of a written journalistic assignment and an associated work report. The students produce a journalistic theme or parts thereof in groups based on their field of study. The work report includes a concept description and a discussion of the process together with a receiver-effect analysis based on a defined target group. It must be possible to carry out an individual assessment of all parts of the assignment and the work report, except for the hypothesis and the conclusion. Students who wish to do so can complete the assignment and report individually, subject to agreement with the Board of Studies. Scope: 15 standard pages. Thesis The module teaches the student the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications: in-depth knowledge of a comprehensive and specialised topic, its theories and methodologies. Competences: the ability to select, define and argue a social science issue and process it independently and critically using subject-related theories and methodologies; the ability to communicate complex issues and provide valid arguments for own points of view, in a comprehensive written form; the ability to apply research qualifications to journalistic work in a targeted manner; skills in contemplating own research and communication process. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Thesis In evaluating the student s performance, special emphasis is placed on the extent to which the student demonstrates: in-depth knowledge of literature, theories and concepts regarding the analysis of a defined social science issue and the ability to argue their relevance and apply them independently; the ability to provide a logical and clear description of complex matters in a comprehensive written form; the ability to communicate aspects of the topic covered in the thesis in the form of a journalistic product; the ability to contemplate the conditions for and difficulties in communicating knowledge about the topic of the thesis in the chosen journalistic form, in specified media and to a defined audience. The thesis is prepared with the guidance of a supervisor from the School of Journalism and an academic staff member at the university with special insight into the chosen subject area. A number of thesis seminars for all lines are organised on specific themes during the fourth term with feedback from both supervisors and fellow students and during which all students preparing a thesis must make a presentation. The thesis consists of three parts: a comprehensive, independent thesis of an academic nature on a topic of own choice, 2) a journalistic product based on the same topic and 3) a work report that discusses the work process involving the thesis and journalistic product and the characteristics of the product.
Individual Written Topic of own choice The thesis must have a scope of 50 standard pages per student. The scope of the journalistic product must equal five to eight standard pages. If the product is not in a written form, its scope must be approved in advance by the Board of Studies. The scope of the report is ten standard pages. It consists of a discussion of the selection and processing of the material covered in the thesis in connection with the preparation of the journalistic product as well as a presentation and discussion of the rhetorical, stylistic and ethical effects of the finished product as it relates to the chosen communicative context, including the defined target group and media context. The academic thesis counts as 50% in the with the journalistic product and the report each counting as 25%. The written assignment can be completed in groups of up to three students; however, individual assessment of all sections of the assignment, except for the hypothesis and the conclusion, must be possible. Aesthetics The aim of the module is to give the students knowledge and understanding of aesthetical and academic genres and methodologies and for the students to become acquainted with the main trends in contemporary art, science and theory. Another aim of the module is to teach the students to analyse and assess different artistic expressions, place them in a historical perspective and to familiarise themselves with, use and critically relate to the most important theories about aesthetics, e.g. fictional ontology and narratology. The module teaches the student the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications: knowledge of important academic genres, theories, terminologies and methods of analysis; knowledge of important traditions and trends in the history of literature and art; knowledge of specific works and trends in contemporary art. Competences: Skills in applying academic genres, theories, terminologies and methods of analysis when discussing complex issues and the ability to identify, describe and analyse artistic forms of expression and their aesthetical, political, ethical and existential functions. the ability to get a comprehensive view of and assess current debates and trends within a broad aesthetical/cultural field; the necessary pre-requisites for critical contemplation of the effect of the treatment of this field in different journalistic genres; practice in problem-oriented and multidisciplinary work and written presentation. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Aesthetical Methodology and Analysis demonstrates the ability to work with academic methodologies and aesthetic analysis; is able to carry out qualified assessments of demanding theoretical texts and of both recent and historical forms of cultural expression; is able to analyse works on the basis of their unique nature and understand the interplay between different aesthetic strategies.
The instruction is a combination of lectures and exercises in which the students apply learned effects and techniques in minor practical analyses, etc. The course uses examples from scientific work within art, culture and literature subjects to introduce the students to academic effects, techniques, readings, etc. and teaches the students to undertake qualified assessments of demanding theoretical articles and books as well as of recent and historical forms of cultural expression. Key concepts are introduced and applied in a wide range of readings and analyses. The subject also includes literature searches, information searches, text structuring, text communication, etc. The subject also introduces the student to general argumentation theory and practice, text structuring and rhetorical strategies as well as academic norms, genres and assessment criteria. These tools are applied and practised in connection with analyses of works representing different forms of art. The works are analysed on the basis of their unique nature with a view to understanding the interplay between different aesthetic strategies. Individual - - Class attendance During the course of the module, the students submit two or three assignments of two to three pages each. 2. Contemporary Art: Works and Trends understands, describes and assesses contemporary forms of artistic expression; contextualises contemporary forms of artistic expression both historically and theoretically. The instruction is a combination of student contributions with panel discussions and lectures. The teacher and fellow students give ongoing feedback on the contributions by the students and their draft assignments during the term. The subject gives the students an introduction to the trends in the art of the last 5 to 20 years: literature, drama, film, music, etc. In addition, it gives an introduction to current theoretical trends. The student is introduced to and international works within the different art forms. The works are analysed on the basis of their unique nature with a view to understanding the interplay between different aesthetic strategies. The subject also expands on the basic analytical effects and methodologies from Aesthetical Analysis and Methodology. The students work with multidisciplinary, aesthetic issues. The emphasis is on current issues, which can obviously vary: testimonials, realism, intermediality, etc. The theory and historical perspective are determined by each individual topic. The subject enables the student to understand, describe and assess contemporary art forms and to contextualise them historically and theoretically. The
way this field is treated in both academic and journalistic genres is also discussed (e.g. review versus a scientific literary analysis). Individual Written Topic of own choice A written home assignment on a topic of own choice. Scope: max. 15 pages. Culture and Society: The module introduces the students to cultural analysis and cultural theory as well as to general culture-historical processes. The students describe and analyse the production and reception conditions of aesthetic works and in this way acquire knowledge about important cultural institutions. The students are also introduced to contemporary cultural issues and multidisciplinary cultural fields and works in national and international contexts. The module strengthens the students skills in analysing forms of cultural expression, including popular culture and media expressions. Themes such as cultural differences, diaspora and hybrid cultures are covered. The module strengthens the students skills in contemplating the interpretive practice of culture journalism in relation to the above-mentioned topics and the relationship between media and the creation of a cultural identity. The module teaches the student the following qualifications and skills: Qualifications: knowledge of important culture-analytical and theoretical issues and methodologies; knowledge of cultural and art institutions and contemporary cultural issues; knowledge of theoretical media approaches to culture. Competences: practice in analysing cultural issues of a contemporary nature, including artistic/aesthetical expressions as well as cultural forms, practices and identities in relation to both the local and the global society; the ability to analyse similarities, differences and exchanges between journalistic/media discourses and other humanistic discourses; the ability to contemplate the relationship between media, culture, society and identity; practice in problem-oriented, academic assignments. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. The Cultural Field demonstrates understanding of culture-analytical and theoretical issues; is able to explain culture-political, institutional and other relevant perspectives based on a select topic. Classroom lessons including case studies in which the students work with select cases to describe and analyse the production and reception conditions of aesthetic works.
The module introduces the students to cultural analysis and cultural theory in general as well as to general culture-historical processes. The course includes an introduction to cultural policy, cultural administration and an analysis of cultural institutions. Select problems such as policies regarding publishing, exhibitions and performances as well as canonisation, reception, etc. are covered. Individual Written Set question 3 week(s) 0 There are two types of examinations: Subject to active, regular and satisfactory participation in the teaching (75% attendance), the examination consists of a set written home assignment in a topic associated with the instruction. The scope of the assignment is 15 standard pages. The assignment can be completed together with other students; however, individual assessment of all sections of the assignment, except for the hypothesis and the conclusion, must be possible. 2) Individual Written Set question 3 week(s) 0 As a set written home assignment of 20 standard pages about one or more sub-areas of the cultural field. 2. Identity, Culture and Globalisation in the Media Society understands the cultural consequences of globalisation; is able to analyse actual cases, using a procedural understanding of culture and identity. Classroom lessons including case studies. The course finishes with a small practical analytical project on a topic of own choice. The subject introduces the student to modern perceptions and literature about the development of culture and forms of identity in the light of globalisation processes, mobility and the transnational nature of society. It compares this with more traditional concepts of culture and identity as something localised, organic, stable and authentic. The subject emphasises the cultural consequences of globalisation and introduces the participants to different globalisation theories and procedural understanding of culture and identity. The aim is to give the students a contemplative relationship with the culture concept and use this relationship in empirical analyses of different cultural