Semesters

MMP302 Media, Professions and Society

Course code: 
MMP302
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Master
Teaching semester: 
2018 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2018 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
English
Curriculum: 
Required prerequisite knowledge

None. 

Course content

In this course, the philosophies, role understandings and practices of media professions are discussed. The course addresses how media practices are legitimized and get – or invoke – a particular role in society, including in relation to social, cultural and political processes. Through critical perspectives, these assumptions are questioned – for example in relation to the role of the state, the market, ethics, and art. The subject is discussed from two different standpoints in parallel: with a basis in the individual worker’s professional understanding and with a basis in how media practices affect and are affected by media society’s various participants.

The course overlaps with DJM305 The Documentary and Journalism`s Role in Society. 

Learning outcome

In accordance with the national qualification framework, the student has achieved the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Learning outcome knowledge
  • have advanced knowledge of legitimation, norms, ethics and autonomy in relation to their own and others’ exercise of roles
  • have a thorough knowledge of how current media development challenges professions, understand of roles, norms and ethics
  • have advanced knowledge of relevant professional theory and thorough understanding of the various social tasks that exist in the various professions in the media industry
Learning outcome skills
  • can reflect on and analyze their own and others’ application of roles and independently show further development of their professional understanding in the face of other media processions
  • have developed a critical media awareness in which one sees their own professional practice in a broader context
  • can use various forms of media and theories for a critical discussion and analysis of various role understandings and practices linked to media and social development
  • can understand and analyze the tension between occupational boundaries and development (boundary work)
Learning outcome qualification
  • have a thorough understanding of their own professional and social role and knowledge of the similarities with and differences between other media professionals’ role understandings and practices
Working and learning activities

Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars throughout the entire semester.

Assessment requirements

The students shall a) give an oral presentation and  b) participate as opponent of a presentation of a book, book chapter or article.

The student shall deliver a written text (appr. three pages) on a given theme

 

Evaluation system

Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College. (http://lovdata.no/forskrift/2014-12-04-1697/%C2%A75-11)

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with Volda University College’s quality assurance system. (https://www.hivolda.no/om-hogskulen-volda/kvalitetsarbeid-ved-hogskulen-volda)

Minimum number of students: 
5
Maximum number of students: 
40
Person in charge: 
Gunhild Ring Olsen
Used in other programs
  • Media Practices - master
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Home exam
Individual
4 Days
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
Final assessment for the course is five days home assignment.
Appr. ten pages
Approval signature: 
Audhild Gregoriusdotter Rotevatn