International Programme
Beginning with the summer semester 2010 the Department of Information has been inviting guest students to take part in an international semester within the framework of its bachelor programmes. The international semester consists of a 30 credit point programme on a library & information science topic.
Programme Digital Information Services
The programme includes activities supporting the idea of working in an international group like intercultural communication and excursions to libraries and media companies in Hamburg and surrounding cities.
Basic Aims
Students shall be aware of the aspects that are to be considered when setting up a digital information service. They shall explore examples of current best practice, know indicators of quality in order to be able to identify bench marks for such services, engage in practical exercises evaluating and writing reports on digital information services and critically reflect the information policy of the European Union.
Contents
The international programme deals with three aspects of Digital Information Services and the general aspect of an intercultural work environment.
Detailed information on module structure and content
Organization
The international programme is offered during the summer semesters only (March-July). “Digital Information Services” consists of three focal themes:
- Information technology (6 CPP)
- Knowledge organisation (12 CPP)
- Information services (6 CPP)
The focal themes can be divided into one or two modules where each will have the work load of 6 credit points. Tuition will take place at fixed weekdays with a 4 hours’ session each week for each module. As students will take part in 4 modules they are expected to be present for at least 16 hours each week and spend the rest of their working time on reading, practical work and writing papers for assessment.
Additionally an introductory week and special days for excursions will provide students with orientation at a foreign university and with insights into libraries, archives and media houses in Hamburg. The fifth module “Intercultural Communication” is part of the introductory week. The orientation phase plus excursions correspond to a work load of another 6 credit points adding up to 30 credit points with the 4 modules in “Digital Information Services”.
