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Discourse Analysis in Work Integrated Learning (WIL), 7.5 Credits

Diskursanalys inom arbetsintegrerat lärande (AIL), 7,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2025-06-25

Established by: The Research and Education Committee

Applies from: V26

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the doctoral student should be able to independently:

Knowledge and understanding

• explain discourse analysis as a method,
• explain discourse analysis data production,

Competence and skills

• conduct discourse analysis on empirical material,

Judgement and approach

• critically reflect on and evaluate discourse analysis as a method and data production
• critically reflect on the design, implementation and analysis within a discourse analytical approach,

Entry requirements

The student should fulfil the requirements for acceptance to third-cycle studies.

The forms of assessment of student performance

The course is examined individually through a written assignment and mandatory seminars.

Course contents

The course focuses on various aspects of discourse analysis/theory and discusses theoretical and methodological issues in relation to learning in work and education (work-integrated learning). Discourse analysis/theory is used as a basis to study the relationship between work, education, and learning (WIL). Different discourse analytical approaches are discussed based on theoretical and methodological issues. Data production and analysis are critically examined from epistemological and ethical perspectives. The course aims to develop the ability to conduct discourse analysis and to review articles that have used the method. Furthermore, significant concepts and approaches to achieve credibility are discussed.

Other regulations

Course grading: Failed or Passed

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

Cycle

Third cycle

Field of research studies

Research education in WIL