Course - Theory of Science for Archives and Records Management - DOK3001
Theory of Science for Archives and Records Management
About
About the course
Course content
This course gives a thorough understanding of the archives and records management discipline and the discipline's theory of science in a social science context, in international and Norwegian research traditions. Specifically, attention is directed towards the development of modern records management from the last half of the 20th Century until today. How we think of records has changed with the development of the welfare society, and the digitalization of public and private sector. At the same time has changes in the general theory of science and the scientific understanding affected archives and records management. The aim of this course is to highlight and discuss the different traditions within archival science. Central questions related to the development and exchange between countries and regions in terms of how we understand this area, and how and why this area can be understood in different ways. One important question that also is an important part of current research, is what defines the transfer from a "passive" record keeping approach to an "active" approach to records management.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has
- thorough knowledge about archival science theory and the deveolpment of such theory
- advanced knowledge about the development of records management in a social and business context.
Skills
The student
- give an account of important national and regional differences in the approach to records management
General competence
The student
- can discuss the role of archives and records management over time in relation to social science
- explain how the development of and relationship between the theory and practice field of archives and records management cohere.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and group work. This take place primarily digitally (in real time), but teaching and learning activities on campus may occur.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral group presentation at seminar
Further on evaluation
Compulsory assignments:
Oral group presentation in seminars, lasting approx. 20 minutes per group. The group will consist of 2-3 students, and every student is expected to actively participate during the group's presentation. Topic for the assignment will be published after the course has started. All students are required to attend the entire seminar, not only for their own presentation. If the presentation is carried out digitally, it is a prerequisite that the student participates with both camera and microphone during the entire seminar.
Compulsory assignments are assessed as approved/not approved and must be approved for the student to take the exam. Compulsory assignments must be approved in the term the course is taught, and are valid for 2 years.
Examination
A three day home examination.
All printed and handwritten aids are permitted, but students are required to complete compulsory assignments and exams independently. Use of permitted aids must be done in a critical, reflective and acceptable manner.
- More information on academic source use and assignment writing here: https://i.ntnu.no/oppgaveskriving
- More information on the use of AI as a tool in assignment writing here: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Artificial+intelligence+in+student+papers
Assignments and exams must be answered in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.
Course materials
The course reading list and course plan will be published on NTNU's digital learning platform (Canvas) at the beginning of term. Minor changes to the list may occur during term. Students are obliged to keep informed and up-to-date on all information from teachers via the learning platform and NTNU e-mails.
Subject areas
- Archival knowledge
- Social Sciences