Course - STS: Writing a master and project management - KULT3307
STS: Writing a master and project management
About
About the course
Course content
The course is to prepare the students to make use of their STS-background by learning to work on a project and self management. The students are also going to learn to produce, evaluate and manage research based knowledge. The course is to support the development and doing of their master project.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
By the end of the course students have knowledge of
- Planning a master thesis project
- Scientific writing and supervision
SKILLS
At the end of the course students can
- develop a project plan and communicate a projects ideas, goals, preconditions, challenges and sollutions
- practice self management and lead a small project
- Writing academically and evaluating scientific texts
Learning methods and activities
The course is practical and lectures are followed by exercises related to ongoing projects/own and others' master projects both individually and in groups. Exercises announced in Blackboard.
- Up to four work requirements in different formats which are delivered both individually and in groups. Assessed as pass or fail
- Participation in 2/3 or the teaching
It is mandatory participation in teaching, with 1/3 (33%) non-participation allowed. Students that cannot meet the mandatory participation have to pass a written test with extra pensum.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory attendance, 2/3 of the teaching
- Four compulsory assignments
Further on evaluation
Semester assignment. Final assessment requires approved work requirements and attendance at classes.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Science and Technology Studies (STS) (MSTS)
Required previous knowledge
Students must have admission to the Master's program in MSTS (Studies of Knowledge, Technology and Society)
Course materials
Will be announced at course start
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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KULT3300 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2021 |
AVS3010 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2021 |
Subject areas
- Social Studies