Course - Specialization in Political Science: Political Communication and Political Behaviour - POL2016
POL2016 - Specialization in Political Science: Political Communication and Political Behaviour
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 5 days |
Course content
This course will focus on how media content and format influence people's political behaviour, meaning their knowledge concerning political issue, their will and ability to participate in politics and their political preferences. The course gives a presentation of and an in-depth study of some of the central models in electoral research, research on political participation, research on short-term and long-term media influence.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have knowledge of and understand the central models in the area of political behaviour and political communication
Skills - the student shall:
- be trained and tested in their ability to give a presentation of a research question related to central research questions in the area of political behaviour and political communication
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures per week in the first half of the semester.
Further on evaluation
Assessment: 5 days home exam in week 9. Length of paper: 3000-5000 words.
Recommended previous knowledge
POL1001 and SOS1002
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Provided at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL2006 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| POL2010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-11-06Submission
2023-11-10
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-02-26Submission
2024-03-01
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"