This course will be dedicated to specific research traditions and approaches in library and information science (LIS), and their current applications. The focus will be on different theoretical or methodological themes each time the course is taught. PBIB9300 gives 3 ECTS, PBIB9350 gives 5 ECTS. The difference in ETCS is reflected in the length of the exam paper.
This year´s specialisation
This year, we address the sociology of literature as a perspective and an approach to analyzing relations between literature and society, including such subjects as reading and reading cultures, literary politics, literary production, literature and technologies, institutions, and actors in the literary field. The course covers both empirical and theoretical approaches to interpreting and understanding these and similar subjects in relation to historical and contemporary contexts.
We welcome candidates from different disciplines. The course is organized as a workshop providing an interdisciplinary platform for discussing research projects presented by candidates and experienced researchers. The applicants’ PhD topics and interests may be, but are not limited to, literature and politics, reading and democracy, the history of reading and publishing, the role of literature in contemporary society, literature in war and conflict, and literature, health and aesthetics.
Course period
From Wednesday 26 August at 12.00 until Friday 28 August 12.00.
Application and admission
Application deadline June 1.
Admission Requirements: These courses are offered only to fellows who are admitted to PhD programs or equivalent.
- External applicants use Søknadsweb (fsweb.no). Search for OsloMet, then Single subjects, then PhD courses, Faculty of Social Sciences Autumn 2026
For PBIB9300 (3 ECTS) please use study type number 3803
For PBIB9350 (5 ECTS) please use study type number 3804 - Internal candidates use Studentweb (fsweb.no) and sign up themselves, or contact the PhD administration.
Required attachments for the application:
- External applicants must submit a summary of about one A4 page with information about their own PhD project and why this topic is considered relevant for their own project. The summary is uploaded to the Søknadsweb.
- Internal candidates send the summary to the PhD administration.
Course content
The difference in the courses is reflected in the length of the exam paper. For PBIB9300 the length of paper is 1000-1500 words, for PBIB9350 the length is 2500-3500 words.
For PBIB9300 (3 ECTS) please see the course description on student.oslomet.no.
For PBIB9350 (5 ECTS) please see the course description on student.oslomet.no
Course certificate
Participants who have completed and passed the course may obtain documentation themselves. You can order a transcript of grades on StudentWeb (fsweb.no) or it can be obtained from Vitnemålsportalen (vitnemålsportalen.no). You can find more information about grade transcript and diploma (student.oslomet.no) on the student pages.
