This course focuses on how scientific research is made, communicated and managed. It investigates these information processes as social and cultural activities, highlighting that they are part and parcel of scientific practice. Themes addressed include: the process of scientific research; how this process relates to the communication and management of scientific information; how these differ between scientific fields. These themes are addressed through the science studies literature.
Production and management of scientific information, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2022
Starts
17 January 2022
Ends
23 March 2022
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
Bachelor programme in Library science or the equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A and Swedish B or the equivalent. (Swedish language is required if the course is taught in Swedish).
Selection
Academic credits
Application code
UMU-22106
Application
Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se.
Application deadline is
15 October 2021.
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
