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FM3000 - Research Design and Theoretical Approaches to Film and Media Studies

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

Course content

The course is an introduction to research theories and methods for master's students in Film and Media Studies and Film and Video Production. Through engagement with scholarly traditions, epistemologies, and research methodologies in the humanities, students develop the means by which to design their own independent research project, in the form of an MA thesis. In addition to engaging with key traditions of research in Film and Media Studies, students also learn basic principles of research design and individual project development.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course the student has knowledge of:

  • scholarly and epistemological traditions in the humanities that are relevant to Film and Media Studies.
  • key research methodologies and research ethics within Film and Media Studies.
  • formal and genre-specific requirements for MA theses in Film and Media Studies.
  • the distinctiveness of humanities research in general and of the researcher’s role in particular.

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course the student knows how to:

  • explain different research traditions within Film and Media Studies.
  • formulate research questions and situate them within a relevant epistemological and methodological framework.
  • discuss the relations among Film Studies, Media Studies, and other disciplines in the humanities.
  • defend the choice of research design and methodology in their own MA project.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.

This course may be taught in Norwegian or English, pending staff availability.

Compulsory assignments: Students will present a selection of current, self-chosen research publications from a relevant discipline by agreement with the course convenor.

Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

  • Oral presentation

Further on evaluation

The final assessment consists of a 3-day home exam, which will be letter graded. The scope of the exam will be decided by the course director.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Media Studies (MFMV)
Film and Videoproduction (MMPROD)

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Approx. 600 pages of set texts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
KM3010 7.5 AUTUMN 2016
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Film Studies
  • Film and Video Production
  • Media Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-12-09

Submission
2024-12-12


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Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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