UV9116 – Discourse analysis and rhetorical analysis
Course description
Course content
This course is an introduction to the fields of discourse analysis and rhetoric, drawing on theories, methods, and analytical approaches from the social sciences and humanities as they apply to research in education. In the educational sciences and pedagogy, rhetorical analysis and discourse analysis are particularly suited for the analysis of written materials, including policy documents, government papers, case files, journals, etc., and oral texts such as speeches, addresses, conversations, etc., but also to the study of ideas, ideology, policy, and the interaction between sociopolitical structures and symbolic representations.
Learning outcome
The course confers basic knowledge of various forms of discourse studies, and recent rhetorical theory, their methods of analysis, and the kinds of research problems that are suitable for such analysis. Previous knowledge of these approaches is not a requirement, but participants will benefit from basic insight into qualitative methodologies, particularly textual analysis.
Admission to the course
PhD candidates at the Faculty of Educational Sciences will be given priority, but it is also possible for others to apply for the course. As a minimum requirement, all participants must hold at least a Master`s degree.
?PhD candidates affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences register through?Studentweb
Others may apply through the application form published at the current semester site.
Registration deadline:?Please see the current semester site.
Overlapping courses
- 1 credits overlap with UV9116U.
- 1 credits overlap with UV9116R.
Teaching
The course consists of lectures and seminars. Active participation is required.
Students have to submit in advance a 2-page summary of a research project or research problem that is relevant to the course topic, and briefly present this project or problem in class.
In order to obtain 3 credits for the course, students have to submit, and obtain a "pass" assessment for, a paper four weeks after the course ends. This paper may be based on the 2-page summary. Refer to deadlines below. The final paper should be between 2500 and 3500 words, references not included. Font size is 12. Required spacing is 1?. The paper should employ discourse analytical or/and rhetorical methods and perspectives, referring to course literature, but reference beyond course readings are encouraged.
Participants who choose not to submit the final paper will still have to read and comment others’ work. 80% attendance is required.
Time and date: You will find the timetable on the semester webpage.
Examination
Students have to submit in advance a 2-page summary of a research project or research problem that is relevant to the course topic, and briefly present this project or problem in class. Participants who choose not to submit the final paper will still have to read and comment others’ work. 80% attendance is required.
In order to obtain 3 credits for the course, students have to submit, and obtain a "pass" assessment for, a paper four weeks after the course ends. This paper may be based on the 2-page summary. Refer to deadlines below. The final paper should be between 2500 and 3500 words, references not included. Font size is 12. Required spacing is 1?. The paper should employ discourse analytical or/and rhetorical methods and perspectives, referring to course literature, but reference beyond course readings are encouraged. 80% attendance is required.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.