Archives and Information Science MA, Research in Archives Information Science, 7.5 Credits
Syllabus:
Arkiv- och informationsvetenskap AV, Arkiv- och informationsvetenskaplig forskning, 7,5 hp
Archives and Information Science MA, Research in Archives Information Science, 7.5 Credits
General data
- Code: AK006A
- Subject/Main field: Archives and Information Science
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Humaniora 70%, Teknik 30%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Department of Archives and Computer Science
- Approved: 2007-08-30
- Date of change: 2016-05-31
- Version valid from: 2016-07-01
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
6.0 credits, I105: 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, S105: Seminar, oral presentation
Grades: Pass or Fail
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/betygskriterier
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Litterature list
Required literature
- Author: Sundqvist, A
- Title: Formeringen av en vetenskaplig discplin
- Edition: Information, Förvaltning och Arkiv. Arkiv i Norrland 20.
- Author: Ruusalepp, R.
- Title: Digital Preservation in Archives - An Overview of Current Research and Practices
- Ort: Stockholm
- Edition: 2005
- Publisher: Riksarkivet
- Author: Rider, S & Jörnesten, A, (red)
- Title: Reclaim the Science! : om vetenskapens avakademisering
- Ort: Hedemora
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Gidlund
- Author: OECD
- Title: Frascati Manual 2015. Guidelines for collecting and Reporting Data on Research and Experimental Development.
- Edition: 2015
- Publisher: OECD: Paris
- URL: http://www.oecd.org/publications/frascati-manual-2015-9789264239012-en.htm
- Author: McLeod, J
- Article title: Records Management Research—Perspectives and Directions
- Journal: Records Management Journal
- Year/Volume/nr/pages: 2008: v. 29 nr1, ss. 28-40
- Title: Archival Science 4 (3–4), 2004. Special issue on Archival Research.
- Comment: Alla artiklar i detta specialnummer
- Title: Från utmaningar till möjligheter: Mot ett gemensamt strategiskt ramverk för EU:s finansiering av forskning och innovation (KOM 2011:48)
- Publisher: Europeiska kommissionen 2011
- Title: God forskningssed, Vetenskapsrådets rapportserie 1:2011
- Title: Records Management Journal 17 (3), 2007. Special Issue: Research in records management.
- Comment: Alla artiklar i detta specialnummer: