Archives and Information Science MA, Research in Archives Information Science, 7.5 Credits

Aim

The course aims to provide knowledge about archival research from a national and international perspective. Above all, the course focuses on research in electronic document and archives management.

Course objectives

After completing the course students will be able
- Independently describe, analyze and critically evaluate current national and international archival and information science and research
- Independently discuss and analyze the driving forces and impact of the research
- Identify, compare and critically examine problem formulations in various types of research projects

Content

- The emergence of archives and information science research
- International development and research
- National research and development projects
- Trends in archival and information science research
- Applied research

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

Instruction consists of lectures, seminars and workshops. About 20%
consists of teacher-led instruction. The remainder consists of self-study. Part of the teaching is conducted via the Internet and the course therefore requires access to a PC with a headset and webcam and an internet connection.

Examination form

I109: Written report, 4.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

S109: Seminar 1, oral presentation, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

S209: Seminar 2, oral presentation, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

4.5 credits, I109: Written report
Grade: A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. A-E are Pass grades, Fx and F are Fail grades.

1.5 credits, S109: Seminar one, oral presentation
Grades: Pass or Fail

1.5 credits, S209: Seminar two, oral presentation
Grades: Pass or Fail

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/betygskriterier

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.