"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”. (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 looking at Celia Lury's concept of "problem spaces" and diving into selected examples of methodological approaches. The examination for this module will be a Viva (Oral Exam). Instructions will be posted on Moodle.

3. Problem space probe (5 credits). In the final module you will work in pairs under supervision, with sketching a case study within media and communication studies that tests the relation between problem statement, method and ethics. This case is theoretically based on module 1 and 2, and should be explorative, stressing research ethics and the function of research methods in relation to problem statement and what Celia Lury calls "problem spaces". 

Throughout the module, we will also work in supervised groups with formulating individual research plans as support for future work on thesis in spring semester.

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This course gives you a transdiciplinary view of happiness and health, ( philosophy, positive psychology, biochemistry, immunology, sociology, economy, political science) It is online, each week has its theme. 

Start with reading the syllabus and study guide , then buy the book, and start reading and watch the lectures for the first week,

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The course offers a critical overview of slavery and slave trade on a global level, surveying the research trends of the last decades. Historical as well as literary perspectives are applied. While slavery has been a fact of life as long as human records exist, an analytic and comparative approach to the phenomenon is relatively late. A great deal of attention has been devoted to the Trans-Atlantic trafficking in humans, and slave labour in the Americas. More recently, slave-based economies in the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean World have come into the limelight. Hitherto neglected groups with a slave-like status, in places like India, China, and Korea, are now being explored. Moreover, the plight of humans in the contemporary world with a bonded and permanently subservient status has called for attention. The course aims to address the “curse of the particular” which has long haunted research on slavery and failed to address connectivities and comparisons between different regions. It also wishes to challenge the Atlantic paradigm that has tended to see slavery from a matrix of European-led employment of slave labour. Attention is put on the great methodological strides in recent decades, where new and innovative uses of the source material has yielded a wealth of information about slavery as a condition and a process, not least illuminating its gendered aspects. During the course the great structural variety of enslavement and degrees of unfree status over the world will be discussed. Economic-historical theories about the rationale of slavery, from early scholars such as Marx and Nieboer to modern ones such as James Warren and Peter Boomgaard, are surveyed. Moreover, the memories and narratives of slavery in literary texts are analyzed.

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Welcome to the Programme!

Dear students,

A warm welcome to the Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems Master’s Programme at Linnaeus University and the Faculty of Technology! We are delighted that you have chosen to join this programme.

This My-Moodle page is your central source of programme-level information and updates. Here, you will find important announcements, practical information, guidance, and updates relevant to your programme and your time at the university. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about upcoming activities, important dates, and other programme-related matters.

Important: Remember to register for your courses in Ladok within the specified registration period to secure your study place. Please make sure to complete your registration on time.

Who to contact

If you have questions or need assistance, the following contacts can help you:

• Programme-related administrative questions: Victoria Simonsson, Education Administrator – victoria.simonsson@lnu.se

• General questions about studying at Linnaeus University: internationalstudents@lnu.se

• Questions about admission: admission@lnu.se

• Social matters during your studies: studcoord@linnek.se

For programme-related academic questions, you can contact the Programme Manager.

Brijesh Mainali (brijesh.mainali@lnu.se)

Programme Manager
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems Master’s Programme

Faculty of Technology
Linnaeus University

Once again, welcome to the programme! We hope your time at Linnaeus University will be both rewarding and inspiring. We encourage you to engage actively in your courses, connect with your fellow students, and make the most of the learning opportunities available to you.

We wish you a successful start and an enjoyable journey towards a sustainable energy future!

Best wishes,
Programme Manager
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems Master’s Programme
Faculty of Technology
Linnaeus University