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DH1347 Communication 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus DH1347 (Autumn 2008–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DH1347 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course consists of lectures and discussion seminars (the latter in small groups).

Practical parts:

  • scientific writing with formulation of research questions, literature search, discussion, references, layout, etc.
  • rhetoric
  • argumentation analysis
  • individual supervision of written texts
  • oral presentation individually and in group
  • media analysis.

Theoretical content

  • theory of science – academic writing
  • communication and conversation
  • narrativity – the forms and expressions of narrative techniques
  • semiotics.

Intended learning outcomes

The goal of the course is to give the students

  • practical knowledge is scientific writing
  • training in oral presentation
  • insights in analysis and construction of messages and argumentation
  • introduction to Media and Communication Studies
  • ability to critically analyze messages, and in particular scientific communication

so that they will

  • be well prepared for academic study and writing
  • be well prepared for communicative situations in their future professional career.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

No information inserted

Literature

To be announced at least 2 weeks before course start at course web page.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • UPP1 - Essay, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Written exam (TEN1; 1,5 university credits).
Writing shorter academic paper and participation in lectures and seminars (at least 80%) (UPP1; 4,5 university credits).

Examiner

No information inserted

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CSC/Media Technology and Interaction Design

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

This course cannot be counted in the degree if the student has taken course 2D1348.