Courses: MEVI111 An Introduction to the Norwegian Media System in a Global Context - Spring 2018

Language of Instruction

English

Teaching semester

Spring

Objectives and Content

The course gives an introductory overview of the Norwegian media system, its characteristics and its organization in a comparative international context. The media system plays a key role in developing and fostering democratic conditions in Norway. It serves as arena for freedom of speech, is characterized by a high level of press freedom and is populated by a strong public service broadcasting institution. It thus provides an interesting case for comparison. From the perspective of media studies, the course provides a historically grounded introduction to Norwegian media institutions which also deals with recent developments of digital media.

Learning Outcomes

A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate has a basic knowledge of

key Norwegian media institutions
the characteristics of the Norwegian media system
media use in Norway
key economic and political conditions for media production

Skills

The candidate can

give an overview of the characteristics and organization of the Norwegian media system in a global context
critically assess the role of this the Norwegian media system in Norwegian society

Required Previous Knowledge

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and weekly seminars.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Participation in a weekly seminar and submission of a written exercise is mandatory.

Accepted (mandatory) exercise is valid this term and the following term of exam.

Forms of Assessment

6 hours written school exam (in English or Norwegian).

Grading Scale

A-F

Subject Overlap

In combination with the completed exam in MEVI101, a successful exam in the MEVI111 will only result in 10 ECTS.

Contact Information

advice@media.uib.no