Course syllabus autumn 2022
Course syllabus autumn 2022
Title
Researching Media Technology
Swedish title
Forska inom medieteknik
Course code
ME653E
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Technology and Society
Establishment date
2022-03-23
Syllabus approval date
2022-03-23
Syllabus valid from
2022-08-29
Entry requirements
- Bachelor degree in media technology or in a related field with a minimum 180 European Credit Transfer System credits. Examples of related fields include: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication science and digital cultural studies.
- English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school
Level
Advanced level
Main field
Media Technology
Progression level
A1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course is part of the main area of study media technology and can be included in the degree requirements for a Degree of Master of Science in Media Technology (120 credits).
Course objectives
In this course students develop theoretical and practical knowledge of research methodologies in media technology.
Course contents
The course focuses on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods and research design approaches. Other course themes include philosophy of science and research ethics.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- describe research methodologies and their uses in media technology,
- distinguish between different research paradigms.
Competence and abilities
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- apply appropriate research methodologies, methods and techniques relevant to media technology,
- apply the conventions of academic writing.
Evaluation abilities and approach
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- discuss and evaluate research and research-related issues within the field of media technology,
- argue for alternative ways of solving scientific problems, taking into account social and ethical aspects,
- identify and critically discuss methodological problems from an interdisciplinary and multi-methodological perspective,
- critically review research articles with respect to review of the literature, method and research design.
Learning activities
The course consists of lectures, seminars, workshops and independent study.
Assessment
Grading is based on oral and written examination, including active participation in seminars.
The course is assessed based on the following:
- Written Examination (3 credits, UA)
- Seminars (2.5 credits, UG)
- Written assignments (2 credits, UA)
To pass the course (A-E): At least grade E on written examination (3 credits) and written assignments (2 credits) and grade G on seminar participation is required. Course grade is calculated based on the weighted average of assessed parts.
Course literature
- Cresswell, J. W. & Cresswell, J. D. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches (5 ed.). London: Sage.
- O’Reilly, K. (2012). Ethnographic methods (2 ed.). London & New York: Routledge.
- Ridley, D. (2008). The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students. London: Sage.
There will be additional readings.
Course evaluation
The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).
Interim rules
When a course is no longer given, or the contents have been radically changed, the student has the right to re-take the examination, which will be given twice during a one year period, according to the syllabus which was valid at the time of registration.
Additional information
The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.