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"Philosophy of science and research methods in Media and Communication Studies" is a course that explores philosophy of science in the broader context of social science and arts and humanities, but with a special focus on research traditions and epistemology in the field of media and communication studies. The course consists of three modules: 

1. Philosophy of Science (5 credits). In the first module, we critically explore how knowledge is perceived, constructed, produced and valued within both arts and humanities and in social science. A key goal is for you to develop an informed and independent stance of your own in regards to different ways of viewing the limits and benefits of academic research in different disciplines in general, and in media and communication studies in particular. The examination for this module is an “Over-the-day-essay” on the 20 September. (Instructions will be posted on Moodle).

2. Research methods in Media and Communication (5 credits) In the second module, the focus is on engaging with a variety of methodological approaches within the field of media and communication studies. This will be done by diving into selected examples of methodological approaches. The examination for this module will be a Viva (Oral Exam) on the 18 October. Instructions will be posted on Moodle.

3. Research Plan (5 credits). In the final module you will work independently, under supervision, with creating a research plan for a research project addressing research questions of relevance for the field of media and communication studies. The examination for this module will be a written assignment - a complete research plan (deadline 31 Octoner) , and participation in the opposition Seminar (5 November).

Welcome to the course in Field work and data analysis!

This course is mostly project based.

The goals with the course are to learn
-to plan a project/sampling that includes determination of chemical and physical variables in environmental media (e.g. soil, sediment, rock, water or vegetation) that has been collected in the field.
-perform sampling of one or more of such environmental media.
-prepare and analyze environmental media in the laboratory
-statistical handling and interpretation of the analytical data.

The specific project of this course is sampling and analysis of sediments in the harbour of Kalmar.