General Handbook JMG Cohort 2013-15

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One Masters Two European Countries

First year in Denmark

Second year in either England, Wales, The Netherlands or Germany

Student HandbookCohort 2013-2015

Erasmus Mundus Masters programmeJournalism, Media & Globalisation


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CONTENTS

1. WELCOME .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................................................. 5

3. ERASMUS MUNDUS THE EUROPEAN PROGRAMME OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND WORLD-WIDE

STUDENT MOBILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 6

4. THE ERASMUS MASTERS PROGRAMME AN OUTLINE OF THE DEGREE SCHEME .................................... 7

4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Erasmus Mundus Structure of the study programme ........................................................................ 8

4.3 Description of the semesters............................................................................................................... 10

4.4 Outline of the Programme specification ............................................................................................. 12

4.5 Admission and practicalities ................................................................................................................ 15

5. THE PARTNERS IN THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME ..................................................... 17

6. BEING A STUDENT ON THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME .............................................. 19

6.1 Key dates ............................................................................................................................................. 19

6.2 Enrolment ............................................................................................................................................ 19

6.3 Notification of change of address ....................................................................................................... 20

6.4 Regulations .......................................................................................................................................... 20

6.5 Payment of fees ................................................................................................................................... 20

6.6 Attendance and progress .................................................................................................................... 20

6.7 General conduct and behaviour .......................................................................................................... 21

6.8 Complaints ........................................................................................................................................... 216.9 Extensions of deadlines ....................................................................................................................... 21

6.10 Transferring / withdrawing or suspending studies............................................................................ 22

6.11 Transcripts and diploma supplement ................................................................................................ 22

6.12 Graduation ......................................................................................................................................... 22

6.13 Careers information and planning, work experience ........................................................................ 23

6.14 The Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association ........................................................................................ 23

7. EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT MATTERS ............................................................................................ 25

7.1 Assessment requirements of a module ............................................................................................... 257.2 Marking Schemes ................................................................................................................................ 25

7.3 Progression/Appeals ............................................................................................................................ 28

7.4 Re-Assessment ..................................................................................................................................... 28

7.5 Late submission of work ...................................................................................................................... 29

7.6 Unfair Practice and Plagiarism............................................................................................................. 29

7.7 The Harvard Referencing System ........................................................................................................ 32

7.8 Illness during the assessment period .................................................................................................. 33

7.9 Anonymity/Double Marking/External examiners ............................................................................... 338. REGULATORY AND POLICY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 34

8.1 Attendance policy ................................................................................................................................ 34


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8.2 Student Support .................................................................................................................................. 35

8.3 Students with extenuating circumstances and/or special needs ........................................................ 35

8.4 Assessment and academic regulations ................................................................................................ 36

8.5 Repayment policy for withdrawal from course ................................................................................... 41

8.6 Disciplinary regulations ....................................................................................................................... 42

8.7 Appeals against academic decisions .................................................................................................... 42

8.8 Appeals against non-academic decisions ............................................................................................ 42

8.9 Complaints procedure ......................................................................................................................... 43

8.10 Office of the independent adjudicatorstudents studying in Britain only ........................................ 43

9. PRACTICALITIES .......................................................................................................................................... 44

9.1 Visas and residence permits ................................................................................................................ 44

9.2 Funding and health insurance ............................................................................................................. 49

10. STUDYING IN AARHUS - SEMESTER 1 ...................................................................................................... 51

10.1 Information on the study programme .............................................................................................. 51

10.2 The City .............................................................................................................................................. 53

10.3 The University .................................................................................................................................... 54

10.4 Services .............................................................................................................................................. 55

10.5 The departments ............................................................................................................................... 57

10.6 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 58

10.7 Communications ................................................................................................................................ 58

10.8 Student records ................................................................................................................................. 58

10.9 General regulations ........................................................................................................................... 59

10.10 Complaints ....................................................................................................................................... 59

11. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................................ 60


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1. WELCOME

Welcome to the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation. This is an innovative

programme supported by the European Commission under the Erasmus Mundus initiative, and designed

to promote student mobility within masters programmes. Students will be offered a different perspective

on the subject areas in each partner institution and will be taught by world-class scholars in twocountries.

You will be spending your first and second semester in Aarhus, Denmark at the University of Aarhus and

The Danish School of Media and Journalism. Your third and fourth semester will be spent either at

Swansea University, UK, at City University London, UK, at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands,

or at the University of Hamburg, Germany, depending on your specialism.

The purpose of this Handbook is to explain how the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and

Globalisation (The Mundus) will work, and what you can expect from it. The information is intended to

help you find your feet and settle into postgraduate life as quickly as possible. The Handbook outlines

what you can expect at each stage of your studies, the resources available, the structure and staffing ateach institution where you will be studying, and procedures for dealing with any problems you may

encounter.

Please read the information carefully as it is in your interest to familiarise yourself with the regulations

and procedures.

Students who are uncertain about the information in this Handbook should ask their coordinator or

contact any of the departmental offices.

We hope you will find your time as a member of the postgraduate community at each university

rewarding and enjoyable.

Kind regards,

The Board of Studies Journalism, Media and Globalisation


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2. DISCLAIMER

The information in this Handbook is correct at the time of going to press in August 2013. The Consortium

reserves the right to make amendments to:

a) the contents of the Programme Handbook and in particular to the timetables, location and

methods of delivery or the content, syllabus and assessment of any of its programmes as set out in theprogramme and module specifications in this Handbook and/or on the University's website; and

b) its statutes, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and fee structures,

provided that such amendments are (i) as a result of student demand (or lack thereof), (ii) as a result of

unforeseen events or circumstances beyond the University's control or (iii) are deemed reasonably

necessary by the University.

In the event that amendments are made, the University shall take reasonable steps to notify you as soon

as is reasonably possible.

Students and others who require further information should address their enquiry to:

The Danish School of Media and Journalism

Hans-Henrik Holm and Inger Munk

Tel.: +45 89 440440, Fax: +45 86 168910

Email:[email protected]

Aarhus University

Henrik Bdker and Bettina Andersen

Tel.: +45 87 162025


University of Amsterdam

Tel.: +31 20 5253003, Fax +31 20 5253681


Swansea University

Kevin Williams (Academic Coordinator), Huw Morris (Academic Registrar) and Rhianydd Rees (Assistant

Registrar, Collaboration)

Tel: +44 1792513375, Fax: +44 1792 513453

Email:[email protected]@swansea.ac.uk

University of Hamburg

Monika Pater and Sabine Hoffkamp

Tel.: +49 40 42838 3821 or -2764, Fax +49 40 42838 2418

Email:[email protected]@uni-hamburg.de

City University London

Neil Thurman and Rachel West

Tel.: +44 20 7040 8221/3319, Fax +44 20 70408594

Email:[email protected]@city.ac.uk
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3. ERASMUS MUNDUS THE EUROPEAN PROGRAMME OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND

WORLD-WIDE STUDENT MOBILITY

What is the Erasmus Mundus programme?

Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education that aims to

enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding betweenpeople and cultures through cooperation with third countries.

In addition, it contributes to the development of human resources and the international cooperation

capacity of Higher education institutions in third countries by increasing mobility between the European

Union and these countries. The Mundus Journalism got funding from the Erasmus Mundus I programme

for 2005 - 2009, and has got funding under the Mundus II programme to complete five Masters courses in

2012-16. See more onhttp://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus

Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses

Erasmus Mundus supports European top-quality programmes at master level in order to promote the EU

as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. These are integrated programmes of one to twoyears offered by at least three universities from three different European countries. They involve a study

period in at least two of the three universities and lead to the award of a recognised double, multiple or

joint degree.

For further information on Erasmus Mundus:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/external-relation-programmes/doc72_en.htm.

For further information on this Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation:

www.mundusjournalism.com.

Statements from the Erasmus Mundus expert panel about this Masters programmeThe Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation received very good reviews from

the expert panel prioritising Mundus Masters for the Mundus label:

A chance to deepen journalistic knowledge and to gather comprehensive experiences about

different European cultures;

This Masters programme is well structured;

The proposal as a whole is excellent;

The learning outcomes are very comprehensive and convincing;

Due to the wide spread connections of the consortium to associations and international networks,outstanding research activities can be offered;

The existing international network of cooperating institutions may contribute much to the success

of the project.
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4. THE ERASMUS MASTERS PROGRAMME AN OUTLINE OF THE DEGREE SCHEME

4.1 Introduction

Journalism is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Developments in technology, politics and society

are increasingly putting the media industries and the profession of journalism at the centre of peoplesattempt to make sense of what is happening in the world around them. The Erasmus Mundus Masters

degree explores the practice and performance of journalism and the media in the context of a new

environment brought about by globalisation, modernisation, commercialisation and professional

developments.

The scheme offers a unique educational experience. You will study in two European countries. You will be

able to specialise in one of four distinct areas of journalism: War and Conflict, Business and Finance, Media

and Politics, and Comparative and Transcultural Approaches. You will be part of a group of up to 80

students selected from a pool of candidates from around the world. You will also be part of a network of

classmates that draws on a variety of experience and knowledge and meets the global ambitions of the

degree. The Erasmus Mundus programme in Journalism, Media and Globalisation seeks to produce alumniwho will shape the future of global journalism.

The degree scheme brings together five leading European institutions in the journalism and media

education, combining the best academic research and teaching from the different national educational

cultures. The programme aims to prepare students for the challenge of working in the new global

information society. Globalisation is penetrating cultural and social borders around the world and

simultaneously reinvigorating smaller regions and feelings of local identity. Political and social power is

taking on new dimensions. Cultural awareness and misunderstanding are growing. Journalism is at the

centre of these changes.

Politically, states in Europe are coming together and falling apart at the same time. Journalistsneed new tools to understand and to interpret the processes of integration and disintegration;

Economically, a global world market is creating growth and havoc at the same time. Journalists

need tools to be able to describe it in clear language;

Socially, people are getting connected in new ways through modern technologies. Journalism is

the crucial field in a network society;

Culturally, there is increasing onus on the media and journalism to explain differences and

similarities between peoples and societies.

The focus of the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation is to give participants

the intellectual tools for a new and better understanding of reporting the global challenge.


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4.2 Erasmus Mundus Structure of the study programme


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4.3 Description of the semesters

Year 1 - Aarhus

Dates:Semester 1: September 5, 2013 - December 16, 2013

Semester 2: January 10, 2014 - end of June, 2014

All students study at Aarhus University/the Danish School of Media and Journalism during their first year.

The students will receive an intensive introduction course coordinated by the Centre for University Studies

in Journalism and the DSJ International Office, consisting of an introduction to the scheme, the institution

and to Denmark.

In the first semester, the students take three 10 ECTS modules:

1. Globalisation: Reporting Global Change2. Globalisation and the Transformation of the State

3. Globalisation, Culture and the Roles of the Media

Also in the second semester, the students take three 10 ECTS modules:

4. Social Science Methods for Journalists

5. Researching Journalism

6. Analytical Journalism

SeeSection 10for the module descriptions.

Selected students may take 20 ECTS (modules 2 and 3 of the second semester) at one of the non-

European partner institutions, each of which offer particular subjects: University of Technology, Sydney

(UTS); Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Chile (PUC) and University of California at Berkeley.

Year 2 - Specialism Universities

After the first year, all students transfer to one of the consortium partners in Germany, the Netherlands,

or the UK to specialise in the subfield of journalism studies of their choice, and this involves coursework

(30 ECTS) at the relevant university during the third semester.

The fourth semester (30 ECTS) concentrates on the writing of the Masters thesis, involving the conductand writing-up of an academic-level research project in one of the four areas of specialisation:

Swansea University, UK: War and Conflict

City University London, UK: MultimediaBusiness Reporting

University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Communicating Europe: Media and Politics

University of Hamburg, Germany: Journalism and Media Across Cultures

Regular contact with the supervisor is mandatory in the fourth semester. The majority of institutions

expect the students to remain in the University whilst writing their thesis and the contact with the

supervisor to be face to face. For exceptions to this please speak to your thesis supervisor.
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Swansea University, UK: War and Conflict

The specialism in war and conflict at Swansea begins with three modules in War Reporting, War, Society

and Identityand Risk Reporting, all of which combine a rigorous theorising of media institutions with an

informed understanding of journalistic practice. Students then complete a research dissertation during

their final semester on a topic related to the reporting of war or the operation of media institutions

during periods of conflict. War Reportingprovides a historical overview of the development of warjournalism and war propaganda. Starting with nineteenth-century conflicts such as the Crimean War, the

module explores the reporting of conflicts such as the First World War, the Spanish and Ethiopian civil

wars, the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam and the two Gulf Wars. War, Society and Identity takes a

multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the impacts of war on society and vice-versa. It evaluates

the ways in which conflict changes and reshapes society and analyses the problems of war, its

representations and its social outcomes. 'War' in thus not viewed solely in terms of military history, but

rather through a broader context of changing social, economic and cultural trends both as a motor for

change and as part of those broader changes. Risk Reportingexplores the theoretical and conceptual

issues that frame the reporting of warfare and conflict in modern society, and some of the practical issues

facing the war correspondent. The module examines theoretical perspectives on risk society and provides

understanding of media coverage and representation of risk. In addition it develops the ability to analyseand critically evaluate news media coverage of risk and its implications for journalism practice.

City University London, UK: Multimedia Business Reporting

The three modules on offer at City are intended to enable students to bring together rigorous academic

understanding and explanation of business and finance with the practical knowledge and experience that

comes from being based in one of the key centres of global business and finance. The courses integrate

theory and practice in a variety of ways. The core course in Global capitalism: past, present, future will

provide the key concepts and theoretical understanding necessary for any critical analysis of business and

finance. The course in Corporate Reporting will cover the key elements of business analysis and business

journalism necessary for understanding contemporary global business structures and processes. The final

course in Financial Journalism Editorial Production develops students' skills in the editorial productiontechniques necessary to work as a business and financial journalist. Taught by professional journalists

with experience at the BBC, ITN, CNN, The Times and the Financial Times, the module covers TV, radio

and print journalism.

University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Communicating Europe: Media and Politics

European politics is significantly shaped by global transnational forces and, at the same time, a key player

in globalisation itself. The specialism track at the University of Amsterdam examines European politics

and its role in globalisation from the perspective of political communication. Key questions are: How do

the news media operate in a transnational public sphere, such as the European Union (EU)? How do these

media contribute to the (re)articulation of global and local politics? How does the news coverage of public

affairs influence citizens perceptions, opinions and behaviour, and affect the relationships between EU

member states, European and non-European publics, governments, and other institutions?

The specialism year in Amsterdam consists out of substantial courses (30 EC) and a dissertation module

(30 EC). During the first semester, students take four courses: Citizens and public opinion (12 EC),

Communicating Europe (6 EC), and Transformations in European Media, Journalism & Governance. At the

end of the first semester students take a research methods course that prepares for the Thesis: Method

tailored to Thesis (6 EC). During this semester, the students will also take part in the Thesis Preparation

Groups. These groups consists out of three meetings in which the students prepare themselves for their

Masters Thesis in the second semester. In the second semester, students will choose two elective

courses of each 6 EC: one that specifically contributes to broaden knowledge about their Thesis topic and

one general elective, and start to write their Masters Thesis (18 EC). For their thesis, students conduct

original empirical research about a topic within the broad theme of media and politics, which involves

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Upon completion of the programme, students are particularly well-equipped to work in the media as in-

depth reporters or news editors specialised on European affairs, as well as on national and transnational

politics more generally. Graduates are also excellent candidates for jobs in governmental, supra-

governmental, and non-governmental organisations, including EU institutions and other agencies that

deal with European politics and social affairs.

University of Hamburg, Germany: Journalism and Media Across Cultures

The main emphasis of the research oriented specialisation in Hamburg is to keep two related perspectives

in balance: the comparative, based on the realisation that journalism and media are to a great extent

bound to a cultural, linguistic, usually national entity and the transcultural perspective which has received

a steadily growing interest as processes of globalisation bring people closer together.

The comparative approach is one of the central themes of the Hamburg term. The systematics of this

methodology suggests focusing on two branches: A comparison of journalism cultures and a comparison

of media systems (Module 1: Media Systems and Journalism Cultures in an international comparative

perspective). The second focus is on transcultural communication, taking into account contradictory

processes like glocalisation which occur simultaneously with the increasing importance and influence ofglobal media players (Module 2: Processes of transcultural communication). On the one hand, the aim is

to theoretically reflect the relations and connections between media use and identity; on the other hand,

several empirical examples are to be investigated more closely: we will discuss studies on the role of

media for nation building, for the integration of migrants, and for the development of transcultural

communities in general and of European identities and public spheres in particular. There is a close

orientation towards up-to-date research.

In the Research Module in Journalism Studies(module 3) students develop and carry through a small

research project of their own in small working groups thereby also preparing for the MA Thesis. Part of

this module is a colloquium in which students will be asked to start preparing the Master thesis. In the

second Hamburg semester students present a proposal for their MA project in the MA colloquium andstart to write their Masters Thesis.

4.4 Outline of the Programme specification

Scheme Aims

General aims

a)

To enable students to acquire knowledge of European journalism and its scholarly study in a

global perspective, including:

(i) the political, economic, and historical contexts that affect the reporting of Europe;

(ii) journalism practices and media contexts;

(iii) disciplinary approaches to the practice and study of journalism;

(iv) theoretical approaches adopted by scholars;

b)

To specialise within a journalistic field;

c) To familiarise students with the key contemporary issues and debates in the area of European

Journalism and to provide them with the analytical skill and techniques to make sense of them

and assess the merits of different approaches and theories;

d)

To prepare students for employment in a wide range of contexts drawing on knowledge of

European journalism and their choice of specialisation, and to enable students to be reflective

practitioners and consumers of media content;

e) To provide students with a trans-national perspective on journalism, by learning and living in

at least two different European countries;

f)

To develop the research skills of students to allow them to prepare for further study of

journalism including, if desired, at the PhD level.


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The scheme also aims to:

a) Develop students' critical, communicative and methodological skills, enabling them to produce

high-quality research and journalistic work;

b)

Help students use new media technologies, including the Internet, to enhance journalistic and

academic research;c) Develop students' ability to engage critically with journalism and generate cutting-edge

approaches to reporting;

d) Encourage students progressively to take ownership and direction of their learning so that

they may develop as independent life-long learners;

e)

Cultivate an ethos of professional, social and ethical responsibility within the learning

environment and beyond;

f) Contribute to increasing the diversity within Higher Education, by continuing to recruit high

quality entrants irrespective of national, social or cultural background.

Scheme Content

Students must pursue and accumulate a total of 120 ECTS credits in order to gain the final degree award,with 30 ECTS credits pursued in each semester.

Part One of the scheme (Semesters 1, 2 & 3), consists of taught modules. Semester 1 and 2 are based

at Aarhus University/Danish School of Journalism, Semester 3 at the specialism university.

Part Two of the scheme (Semester 4) will also be offered at the specialism university and will involve

the student being supervised in the preparation of a dissertation. The dissertation must be submitted

by the date specified by the specialism institution. The date may vary slightly from institution to

institution.

An Exit Qualification of a Postgraduate Diploma may be offered to students who complete Part One but

who do not proceed to or complete Part Two. However, due to national legislation this qualification willnot be available for students specialising in Hamburg. The MA degree will be awarded on completion of

Part Two (120 ECTS credits).

Teaching and learning methods

The Erasmus Mundus MA in Journalism, Media and Globalisation comprises two elements: Part I

consisting of coursework at Aarhus University/ Danish School of Journalism and Part II consisting of course

work and dissertation work at the specialism university (this part may include an optional Internship

period).

Teaching and learning are geared to this configuration and aim to facilitate the progressive development

of independent learning among students to at least the point where they can successfully completeindividually a piece of original research at the appropriate postgraduate level, whether it be presented in

the form of a journalistic or academic project. This is seen as making a positive contribution to the wider

aims of the development of lifelong learning. The overall learning outcomes of the scheme are focused on

the development of student capabilities in the areas of critical analysis, research, development and

presentation of argument, development of journalistic skills, knowledge and understanding of the field,

and communication and collaboration. It is felt to be constitutive of the postgraduate learning experience

that students are exposed to a variety of teaching approaches. Thus the MA does not restrict teaching to

one mode. On the contrary, the following principles are applied:

(a) Variety in teaching (i.e. a mix of lectures, workshops, group and individual presentations, self-

directed learning and tutorials);(b)

Variety in assessment (i.e. a mix of essays, research papers, journalistic pieces, literature

reviews, group and individual projects, oral presentations, unseen examinations etc.);


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(c)

A policy of transparency in both (a) and (b) above, including the publication of learning

outcomes and assessment criteria in the Student Handbook;

(d) Formal and informal discussions among staff and students, including general scheme meetings

for Examination Boards and curriculum evaluation, meetings of the Staff/Student panel, and

annual Scheme evaluation meetings with participation from students and staff, on issues of

teaching and learning.

Insofar as the items above describe predominantly staff-led initiatives, it is necessary actively to seek input

from students, too. This is done primarily through the administration of student response forms at the

conclusion of each semester. The responses are seen by members of teaching staff and by the External

Examiner. In addition, they are discussed annually with the staff/student panel. This committee is

deployed more generally as a mechanism for student feedback.

Research-led teaching and learning is seen as being embedded in the exchange of knowledge and

understanding derived, on the one hand, from research undertaken by staff and, on the other hand, from

the responses of students informed by a variety of cultural and practitioner experiences, with the

objective of providing both staff and students with a positive learning experience founded on anacknowledgement of:

(a) Research as a primary mechanism for advancing knowledge and understanding;

(b)

The relevance of the historical, economic, and political context of the development of the

field;

(c) Scholarship, debate and interrogation of research methods, approaches and findings.

At the same time, the scheme also benefits from the experience of teachers who are cutting-edge

journalism practitioners and are therefore able to develop in students:

(a)

A recognition of the importance of a reflective approach to journalism practice;

(b) An appreciation for the rapidly changing nature of abilities required for European journalists,

and journalists from third countries;(c) Knowledge of the latest research and information-gathering techniques to explore the impact

of global change on Europe.

The Consortium shall employ a variety of methods and institutions, dependent on national circumstances,

for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning such as annual reviews, student

evaluations, and formal or informal consultations between students and staff.

Intended Scheme Outcomes

The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and

understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:

I. Knowledge and understanding

On completion of the scheme a typical graduate will have knowledge and understanding of:

(a) The main political, economical, social and cultural processes of globalisation necessary to

understand and report on a changing world. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of:

(i)

Global and European media systems;

(ii)

The economic and political contexts of globalisation;

(iii) Contemporary global trends, including the movements towards localism and political

devolution, state policies, and the global flows of people, products and capital.

(iv) Policy factors affecting the place of media and publics in a global context;

fundamental concepts, methods, principles and theories relevant to the study of

Global journalism;

(v) Identity-formations within and across various cultural boundaries;

(b) How to formulate and study research questions about journalism and the media;


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(c)

The role of the journalist in democratic societies;

(d) The impact of cultural and national identity on the theory and practice of journalism;

II. Intellectual skills

Upon completion of the scheme a student will be able to:

(a) Plan, conduct and communicate original research in journalism studies, whether in the form of

journalistic or academic writing;

(b) Practice a more analytical journalism in the context of global change;

(c)

Critically analyse media coverage of global issues;

(d)

Identify new and creative angles on global issues;

(e) Recognise the issues, processes and complexities of globalisation;

(f) Contribute creatively to the development of theoretical approaches to globalisation.

III. Discipline-specific skills


(a) Use a variety of research methods useful to the field of journalism studies, including content

analysis, discourse analysis, interviews, focus group research, survey research, statistical

analysis, archival and policy research, and ethnographic field work;

(b)

Write journalistically, and have the knowledge and confidence to report competently on

European issues, and cultural issues from at least two European countries;

(c) Conduct independent analysis of the economic, political, social and historical factors affecting

countries other than the ones studied on the programme;

(d)

Demonstrate specialization within one field of journalism and journalism studies.

IV. Transferable skills


(a)

Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, within and across national, cultural and

disciplinary borders;

(b) Access and utilise information from a variety of research resources, including libraries and the

Internet;

(c) Employ a systematic approach to gathering, analysing and communicating knowledge;

(d)

Use critical reading and writing skills in broader contexts;

(e)

Work in a self-organised way, individually or in teams;

(f) Undertake lifelong learning, particularly for continuing professional development.

4.5 Admission and practicalities

Language

All courses are taught in English. Non Native English speaking applicants will be required to obtain an

IELTS minimum score of 7.0 before they are accepted unconditionally. For more information on the IELTS

test seehttp://www.ielts.org/.Applicants who have studied for at least a year and have successfully

completed the programme in an English speaking country or received a degree from a college or

university in an English speaking country do not need to present an English language test. This education

must however have taken place within two years prior to admission to the graduate application.

Applicants from outside the EU who need a visa to enter the UK to take part in the specialisms at City

University London or Swansea University will have to meet UK Border Agency English language

requirements, which are different from the admission requirements of the Erasmus Mundus programme.

Details can be found here:http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-

students/can-you-apply/english-language/.
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Admission

The Consortium aims to admit highly qualified students from a wide range of countries. Applicants will

normally only be admitted if they have a Bachelors degree or equivalent (at least an above average class

mark is expected) and the equivalent of at least three months fulltime work as a journalist.

DegreeStudents are awarded, on successful completion of the course, either a double or a joint Master's (MA)

degree from the institutions where they begin and end the course. The type of degree depends on

national and local regulations. The title is Master of Arts in Journalism, Media and Globalisation.

Fee 2013-2015

The fee for the whole Masters programme is 8000 euro for EU nationals and 16000 euro for non-EU

nationals.

Accommodation

Students are responsible for securing their own accommodation. However, the host institution will assist

in making accommodation arrangements.

Visa

Students are responsible for securing their own visa, if a visa is needed. However, the host institution will

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5. THE PARTNERS IN THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME

The Erasmus Mundus Masters programme in Journalism, Media and Globalisation has been designed by a

Consortium of five leading European institutions (the partners) in journalism and media education.

Partners in the Consortium are the following institutions:

The Danish School of Media and Journalism and Aarhus University, Denmark

(http://www.journalisthojskolen.dk/andwww.au.dk);

Swansea University, United Kingdom (www.swan.ac.uk);

City University London, London, United Kingdom (www.city.ac.uk/journalism);

University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands (www.gsc.uva.nl);

The University of Hamburg, Germanyhttp://www.wiso.uni-

hamburg.de/en/professuren/kommunikationswissenschaft/mundus-journalism;http://www.uni-

hamburg.de/index_e.html).

The Danish School of Media and Journalism

The Danish School of Media and Journalism (DSMJ), and the Aarhus University (AU) have had close

teaching and research cooperation since the first Danish journalism course was established as part of the

university in 1946. In 1971, DSMJ was established as a freestanding institution conducting research and

offering undergraduate level programmes. It has more than 1100 students. In 2004, DSJ and AU

established the new Centre for University Studies in Journalism (CJU), which formalized cooperation and

enabled DSMJ to offer master courses in journalism, with AU as the degree awarding body. DSMJ has a

strong focus on the field of journalism education. It is the oldest and largest of the institutions offering

journalism education in Denmark and has well-established contacts both nationally and internationally.

Address: Olof Palmes All 11, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Contact Details: Inger Munk and Hans-Henrik Holm, tel: +45 89 44 04 40, fax +45 8616 8910, e-mail

[email protected].

Aarhus University

Aarhus University (AU), was established in 1928, and has more than 34.000 students. AU is the degree

awarding institution of the Danish part of the Erasmus Mundus degree. The Department of Aesthetics and

Communicationand the Department of Political Science contribute to the teaching. The coordinating

institution of the Masters at the University is the Centre for University Studies in Journalism (CJU).

Address: Centre for University Studies in Journalism, Building 1451, Nobelparken, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 3,

8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Contact details: Henrik Bdker and Bettina Andersen, tel: +45 87 162025, e-mail:

[email protected]@hum.au.dk.

University of Amsterdam

This University was founded more than 400 years ago. More than 20,000 students study at the University

of Amsterdam. The Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism is organized by the Faculty of Social and

Behavioural Sciences. Within each faculty there are different departments - the Erasmus Mundus

programme is part of the Graduate School of Communication.

Address: Department of Communication, Kloveniersburgwal 48, 1012 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Contact details: tel +31 20 5253003, fax +31 20 5253681, e-mail: [email protected].
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Swansea University, Wales

Swansea University was established by Royal Assent (as University College of Swansea) in 1920. It is an

ambitious, research-led institution with a student base of approximately 14,000 students. The Erasmus

Mundus Masters is offered by the College of Arts and Humanities within which academics with expertise

in a number of areas, particularly the reporting of war and conflict, teach.

Address: Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales, UK.

Contact details: Rhianydd Rees (Assistant Registrar, Collaboration)/ Roz Toft (Collaborative Provision

Assistant), tel: +44 1792 295604, Email:[email protected]

City University London

City University was granted a royal charter in 1966, based on its reputation as a centre for professional

education dating back to 1894. Its first one-year postgraduate journalism course was offered in 1976. The

University is in the heart of London and on the doorstep of the world's major news and media

organisations. The journalism department has an outstanding reputation with excellent contacts and

access to the industry. The vast majority of its graduates work in the media in the UK and overseas and it

has around 4,000 journalism alumni constituting a formidable contacts network. City University iscosmopolitan (153 nationalities on campus) so international students fit in easily.

Address: Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, England, UK.

Contact details: Neil Thurman or Rachel West, tel: +44 (0)20 7040 8221/3319,

e-mail:[email protected]@city.ac.uk

The University of Hamburg

The University of Hamburg (UHH) was established by the federal city state Hamburg in 1919. With

approximately 40,000 students, the University of Hamburg is one of the largest educational and research

institutions in the Federal Republic of Germany. The first study programme in Journalism was offered in

1982. Today, the Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies (IJK) is part of the School of Business,Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences. The University of Hamburg, School of

Business, Economics and Social Sciences, is the degree awarding body.

Address: Institut fr Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft, Allende-Platz 1, 20146 Hamburg,

Germany. Contact details: Monika Pater and Sabine Hoffkamp, tel: +49 40 42838-3821 or -2764, fax + 49

40 42838 2418, [email protected]@uni-hamburg.de
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6. BEING A STUDENT ON THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME

6.1 Key dates

Dates of Semesters:

Semester 1:September 5, 2013 - December 16, 2013

Aarhus University and The Danish School of Media and Journalism, DK

Semester 2: January 10, 2014 - end of June 2014

Aarhus University and The Danish School of Media and Journalism, DK

Semester 3:

Amsterdam: September, 2014 - end of January, 2015

Hamburg: October 1, 2014 - March, 30 2015

Swansea: September 2014 - December 2014

City: September 2014 - December 2014

Semester 4:

Amsterdam: February, 2015 - end of June 2015*

Hamburg: April 1, 2015 - September, 30 2015

Swansea: January 2014 - June 2014

City: January 2015 - May 2015

**Please note: even though the courses of semester 2 finish at the end of June, the academic year ends on

August 31st.

Deadline for Submission of Dissertation:To be announced at specialism institution.

Degree Ceremony:

Each specialism university organises its own degree ceremony. Dates and more detailed information will

be given at the specialism universities.

6.2 Enrolment

The enrolment with The Danish School of Media and Journalism/Aarhus University will automatically

enable the enrolment at the specialism university as well. However, on arrival at each institution students

may need to complete a further enrolment process. Information on this will be provided to you beforeyour departure from Aarhus University.

The enrolment process is a means of recording data on students and for institutions to provide important

information to students. During the enrolment process students also declare that they will abide by the

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6.3 Notification of change of address

The Consortium needs to be informed of any change of address whether it is a change in term-time or

home address. Normally students should inform the Scheme coordinator at whichever institution they are

studying. The coordinator will then have the responsibility for informing all other institutions within the

Consortium.

Whilst studying in Aarhus please notify change of address to: Centre-coordinator, Bettina Andersen, tel:

+45 87 162025, [email protected].

Whilst studying in Amsterdam please notify change of address to the programme coordinator, email

[email protected].

Whilst studying in Swansea please change your address details through your University Intranet account

or by emails [email protected].

Whilst studying in London please notify change of address to Departmental office, [email protected].

Whilst studying in Hamburg please notify change of address to student advisor Sabine Hoffkamp, tel. +49

40 42838 2764, [email protected].

6.4 Regulations

By enrolling in this programme, students agree to abide by the Academic Regulations and Assessment

Regulations included in this handbook. In addition, each university may have its own general or financial

regulations that students will also need to adhere to. Information on these will be provided when you

commence studies in that institution or on the universitys website.

6.5 Payment of fees

Tuition fees are payable in four instalments. The payment details will be given by Aarhus University and

your specialism university in the enrolment letters.

Non-payment of fees will normally result in sanctions, which may include the withholding of library and

computer facilities, results and non-examination of dissertation/project.

6.6 Attendance and progress

Students are expected to attend all lectures and examinations scheduled. It is recognised however, that

due to illness or exceptional circumstances, this may not be possible in all instances. Students should

report absences and reasons for them to the coordinator at whichever institution they are studying. You

may be required to present a medical certificate where this is appropriate.

Please note that new immigration rules for international students require UK Universities to report non

authorised absences to immigration which could result in students rights to remain in the UK being

terminated.

In addition, students are reminded that they should inform the coordinator of any circumstances they feel

might adversely affect their performance. Failure to do so will result in you not having legitimate grounds

for appeal of assessment decisions. The local coordinator will be responsible for informing the appropriate

Examinations Board.
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6.7 General conduct and behaviour

Students shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Please note that:

If you wilfully damage University property you must pay for its repair and may be subject to

disciplinary action.

If you attempt to obstruct teaching, study, research or the administration of any University within the

Consortium you will be liable to disciplinary action.

Unauthorized absence from any part of your course without proper cause will render you liable to

disciplinary action.

You are under an obligation to inform the Consortium of any criminal conviction prior to and during

your period as a student.

Each institution operates its own disciplinary procedures. Information on these will be provided tostudents during their introduction at that institution.

6.8 Complaints

The Consortium is committed to ensuring a high quality educational experience for its students, supported

by appropriate academic, administrative and welfare support services and facilities within each of its

institutions. In order to help us to help you and improve our delivery and support, you are under an

obligation to raise and resolve any issues that you may be dissatisfied about at the institution in which you

are studying as soon as they arise. Most issues can be resolved quickly. If problems persist issues can be

raised with the course coordinator, or - in Britain and the Netherlands - at Student/Staff committees. In

exceptional circumstances students might feel the need to pursue a complaint through the respectiveuniversities formal complaints procedures. Details of these procedures will be available in the respective

institutions. It would be envisaged that formal complaints will have been resolved before moving on to the

next institution within the Consortium or at the very least drawn to the attention of the

coordinator/tutor/or University authorities.

Should a student be unable to resolve a complaint to their satisfaction within the institution concerned,

he/she may approach the Board of Studies of the Consortium. An independent member of the Board will

be asked to conduct an investigation into the complaint. Students will ultimately have the right of access

to an ombudsman, if such a system operates, such as the Office of the Independent Adjudicator in the UK.

Please note, however, that students will only have access to such ombudsmen system if the complaint

pertains to the institution over which the ombudsman would have jurisdiction.

6.9 Extensions of deadlines

Please speak to your personal tutor/adviser or coordinator at whichever institution you are currently

studying for advice if you believe you have extenuating circumstances which might be affecting your

studies. Seek advice on whether to apply for an extension to any course assessment deadline or to your

overall deadline.

Extending the deadline for individual assessments

The assessment deadlines for each module will be given to you by the module tutor and or the module

handbook at the outset of the semester. There should be no excuse therefore for missing these deadlines.In exceptional circumstances due to ill health or exceptional personal reasons you may find that you are

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aware that there is an issue and before the submission date in question (or within 7 days of the

submission deadline in the case of City University London). You should state your case in writing and

provide appropriate documentary evidence to support your request. Some of the partner universities

require you to use special forms to do this.

Extending the time limit for completion of the degreeYou should be aware that the time limit for assessments and, in the case of Swansea and City, the time

limit for the final completion of the degree may be extended in exceptional cases only. In this case you

should contact the relevant professor as soon as you become aware that there is an issue. A reasoned

application, supported by appropriate independent evidence, must be submitted to the Board of Studies

and the appropriate academic committees within the institution.

6.10 Transferring / withdrawing or suspending studies

Transferring

Prior to the commencement of the course students are informed at which institutions they will be

studying.

Transferring of schemes is not possible as the Consortium makes careful consideration in the selection of

students to ensure that there is an even spread of numbers and nationalities throughout the Consortium.

Withdrawing

Before deciding to withdraw from studies, speak to the relevant professor at whichever institution you are

currently studying for advice on your decision. All institutions at which you are studying offer advice and

counselling services which may also help you with your decision. If you are sure you cannot continue with

your studies, it might be better for you to suspend studies instead.

SuspensionsYou should think carefully before deciding to suspend studies. The nature of the scheme whereby

students must pass each semester before progressing to the next, and the geographical consideration that

the first and the second year are spent in different countries, mean that it would be difficult to make up

time lost by suspending. You may have to repeat the entire year or wait until the following year before

proceeding, even if you are only planning to suspend for a short period of time.

Consider why you are thinking of suspending and seek advice accordingly. Each university offers advice

and counselling services to support students. Speak to them about why you wish to suspend and they may

be able to advise you on other options available to you.

6.11 Transcripts and diploma supplement

Students will be issued with an academic transcript/degree certificate and a Diploma Supplement at the

end of their studies (free of charge). The diploma supplement is a document, which aims to facilitate

academic and professional recognition of qualifications across Europe. It provides a description of the

nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by

the individual named. Please make sure that you notify Aarhus University and your specialism University

of any change of home address as this is where your certificates will be sent and there is likely to be a

charge for a replacement certificate should you lose the first certificate and diploma supplement sent.

6.12 Graduation

The degree shall be conferred upon successful candidates at an awards ceremony, to be organised by the

specialism university. The degree certificate(s) and / or transcripts to be issued shall include reference to

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teaching. Exit qualifications shall not normally be awarded to candidates at a ceremony, but such awards

shall be conferred upon candidates administratively.

6.13 Careers information and planning, work experience

Careers information and advice is available at each institution at which you will be studying.

In order to compete successfully in the job market it is becoming increasingly important to gain practical

work experience to complement your course of study. There is no work placement component of the

Mundus Journalism degree. However, if you are suitably qualified, opportunities exist to gain work

experience during the degree scheme. This can be part of your Personal Development Plan and the

relevant Specialism Department will support and assist you to the best of its abilities.

6.14 The Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association

The Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) is a network for students and alumni of all

Erasmus Mundus Masters Course (EMMC) programmes. Since its establishment through an initiative ofthe European Commission in June of 2006, EMA has been working constantly to advance the Erasmus

Mundus programme, and to offer a platform where students and alumni can exchange information and

experiences. All EMA activities are performed by members on a voluntary basis, and in cooperation with

the European Commission.

The association is free to join for Erasmus Mundus students. You can register at the webpagewww.em-

a.eu and get instant access to an online student forum, a newsletter and a database of students and

former students.

The mission of the Association is to serve the interests of Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni, notably

by providing a forum for networking, communication and collaboration and by promoting ErasmusMundus as a European programme of excellence in international education.

The EMAs goals:

Contribute to the successful internationalisation of higher education

Create a representative network for Erasmus Mundus graduates from Europe and third countries

Establish a channel of communication for students, alumni, their universities, and the European

Commission

Provide students with academic advice based on the experience of previous generations

The EMA General Assembly, which is made up of master courses representatives, convenes once a year.The assembly sets guidelines for all EMA activities and elects both the EMA president and its Steering

Committee. The president, EMAs highest representative, is elected by members of the General Assembly

for a two-year term.

Publicity for and the actual coordination of EMA activities is carried out by service teams. These teams

consist of dedicated students and alumni, and are led by the team coordinators who jointly form the EMA

Steering Committee. At the moment there are seven service teams with the following tasks:

Promotion

Internal Communication

Magazine

Conferences and events
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Jobs for alumni and students

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7. EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT MATTERS

Assessment policy

One of the objectives of the Consortium is to ensure that assessment is fair. To achieve this , the

Consortium has produced an assessment policy, which is summarised below. For full details of the

assessment and academic policy and regulations see the section of this handbook entitled Regulatory andPolicy Information (section 8). In case of doubt, national rules are to be followed.

Assessment on the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism degree is based on assignments and project

dissertation taken in Part One and Two respectively. To complete the degree you will need to obtain a

total of 120 ECTS credits points in the two parts. Students must accumulate 90 ECTS credits in Part One

before they can progress to Part Two.

Students will normally first have to pass modules in Part One. In some modules, as specified in individual

module handbooks, students will need to satisfy other criteria as well, e.g. submit every assignment or

pass each piece of assessment. On successful completion of a module, students will be awarded the credit

points.

National rules vary slightly. Therefore, the award of a degree with distinction or merit will depend on the

rules of the institution in which you study your specialism.

7.1 Assessment requirements of a module

Students are strongly advised to take note of the various methods, which your Institution/Department has

decided to adopt on assessing students and to raise any queries, which you may have with your lecturers,

early in the session. You should also know in advance whether an essay/ practical report would contribute

to the overall mark for the module. Please also note any deadlines set by your Institution/Department for

the submission of work and the consequences of failing to meet them. Students are also advised that they

are required to complete all elements of a modules assessment pattern.

7.2 Marking Schemes

Criteria of Assessment

All assessed work is marked according to the following criteria and conventions. The national systems are

being converted as follows. However, please note that the conversion systems are for guidance only and

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Grade conversion tables

DANISH TO UK

ECTS DK UK

A/A+ Excellent (Distinction level) 12 75

A/B Very good (Distinction level) 10 70

C Good 7 65

D Satisfactory 4 55

E Sufficient/Pass 02 50

F/FX Fail00 45

-3 35

DANISH TO GERMAN

ECTS DK GER

A Excellent (Distinction level)12 1,0

B Very good10 1,3

C Good7 2,0

D Satisfactory4 3,0

E Sufficient/Pass02 4,0

F/FX Fail00 4,3/5,0

-3 6,0

DANISH TO DUTCH

ECTS DK NL

A Excellent12 8,0 10

B Very good10 7,5 7,9

C Good7 7,0 7,4

D Satisfactory 4 6,1 6,9

E Sufficient/Pass02 5,5 6,0

F/FX Fail00 1,0 5,4

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CHILEAN TO BRITISH MARKS

Grade PUC Description British mark

7,0 Sobresaliente 70-100

6,0 6,9 Muy Bueno 65-69

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AUSTRALIAN TO GERMAN MARKS

UTS Description UHH

High Distinction Work of outstanding quality on all

objectives of the subject

Sehr gut/very good (1,0)

Distinction Work of superior quality Gut/ Good (2,0)

Credit Work of good quality showing more

than satisfactory achievement

Befriedigend /satisfactory (3,0)

Pass Work showing a satisfactory

achievement on the overall objectives

of the course

Ausreichend / pass (4,0)

Fail Unsatisfactory performance in a

compulsory component of the course

Nicht ausreichend/ fail (4,3 and

below)

AUSTRALIAN TO DUTCH MARKS

UTS Mark Range Description UvA

High

Distinction

85-100% Work of outstanding quality on all objectives

of the subject

8.0 10

Distinction 75-84% Work of superior quality 7.5 7.9

Credit 65-74% Work of good quality showing more than

satisfactory achievement

7.0 7.4

Pass 50-64% Work showing a satisfactory achievement on

the overall objectives of the course

5.5 6.9

Fail 0-49% Unsatisfactory performance in a compulsory

component of the course

1.0 5.4

7.3 Progression/Appeals

Students must accumulate 30 ECTS per semester by passing all modules at 02 or above in Denmark, 5.5 or

above in the Netherlands, 50% or above in the UK and 4.0 or below in Germany in order to progress from

semester to semester and from Part 1 to Part 2.

7.4 Re-Assessment

Students who fail a module follow national rules to redeem a failure. Under British national rules special

regulations regarding capping of redeemed failures apply.

At the University of Amsterdam, for each educational unit, the student has one opportunity to re-sit the

test during the 12-month period starting when the educational programme preparing a student for that

test begins. The first testing opportunity is within the educational period during which that unit is offered;

the re-sit opportunity is provided before the start of the next academic year. For testing methods other

than examinations, the re-sit regulation is specified in the module guide for the relevant course. If a test

has more than one part, the student will not necessarily have the opportunity to re-sit every part. The part

that the student will re-sit must account for at least 60 per cent of the final mark.

At the University of Hamburg, if an examination for a course is graded insufficient or is considered

failed, this exam may be repeated twice. The first retake has in principle the same form as the first sit.Exceptions may be granted in extraordinary cases only by request to, and subject to, approval by the

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first re-sit can take the form of an oral exam by the professor responsible for the module or another

person with the right to hold examinations. Alternatively, the chairperson of the examination committee

can set a written exam (maximum 10 pages); the topic has to be related to the thematic scope of the

respective module. The first re-sit should take place in the current semester, the second no later than

three months after the end of the respective term.

Repeating an exam graded sufficient (4,0) or better is not permitted. If a module exam consists of

several components and one component is graded insufficient (5,0), this component may be repeated or

retaken. A Masters thesis graded insufficient (5,0) may be repeated once. A second repeat is only

permitted in exceptional cases.

The masters examination is definitively failed if an exam (module exam and/or masters thesis) is graded

or is considered graded insufficient (5,0) in the final retake. The chairperson of the examination

committee is to inform the candidate of this in writing and issues the results of all exams and the reasons

for the failing of the masters exam. This document is to include the instructions on the appeal procedure.

7.5 Late submission of work

Deadlines for assignments are an important component of the assessment procedure and this Consortium

stresses the need for students to hand in work on time. Your module hand-outs and/or course tutor will

indicate deadlines for coursework or any other forms of assessment. Be sure to read the rules and

regulations at the different institutions about the submission of work.

7.6 Unfair Practice and Plagiarism

Gaining unpermitted advantage in any element of the programme is not tolerated by the Consortium.

Therefore it gives considerable emphasis to preventative measures both at departmental and University

level and warn students against engaging in any form of unfair practice. Unfair practice, here, is defined asany act whereby a person may obtain for himself/herself or for another, any unpermitted advantage.

This applies whether candidates act alone or in conjunction with another/others. An action or actions may

be deemed to fall within this definition whether occurring during, or in relation to, a formal examination, a

piece of coursework, or any form of assessment undertaken in pursuit of an academic or professional

qualification at any institution within the Consortium.

Each institution shall consider cases in accordance with their procedures and regulations, and report the

outcomes to the Consortium Board of Studies.

Examples of Unfair Practice include the following:

Plagiarism;

Collusion (i.e. sharing information or results or receiving outside help in individual exams, whatever

their form);

Falsification of the results of data collection and analysis.

In the experience of the Consortium universities there is a particular necessity of explicating and

explaining the regulations against plagiarism in academic work, as cases of this type of unfair practice

appear to be increasing in number. Plagiarism means using the phrases or words or ideas of someone else

and passing them for ones own. More concisely it may be defined here as using, without

acknowledgement, another person's work and submitting it for assessment, as though it were ones ownwork, for instance, through copying or unacknowledged paraphrasing.


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The Consortium partners concur with, and strongly urge all students to read, the text by Professor Dale

Carter, Beyond the Loan Word: Plagiarism in Academic Writing, published at

http://studerende.au.dk/en/studies/subject-portals/arts/exams/regulations/guides/plagiarism/, on the

Website of Aarhus Universitys English Department. Other texts may be given to students in connection

with sessions on avoiding plagiarism and academic writing in the course of study.

Examples of plagiarism include, first the use of any direct quotation(s) from the published or unpublished

work of other persons which have not been clearly identified as such by being placed in quotation marks

and acknowledged with reference to author, source (publication), year, and page number. Plagiarism,

here, is involved whether a person uses, without proper acknowledgment, long passages of texts, such as

entire paragraphs or short ones of a sentence or a few words. They may include all forms of written

sources including web sites.

Secondly, plagiarism is involved, in cases of summarising paraphrasing - another person's ideas,

judgments, figures, software or diagrams without reference to that person in the text and the source in

the bibliography. Here, although the words (or figures etc.) or most of the words are changed, while the

meaning remains, plagiarism is still involved. The boundary between plagiarism and non-plagiarism isslightly less easy to specify in the abstract, than in the case of unacknowledged quotation. However, you

should be on the safe side and make a habit of citing your sources whenever you use the ideas and

arguments of someone else (which one invariably must do in academic writing). Dale Carters Beyond the

Loan Word, which was noted above, contains some examples of illegitimate paraphrase.

Quotation (of verbatim sections of texts) and referencing (of arguments, ideas, descriptions, and analyses)

should follow established rules of citation (Harvard, Chicago, MLA, APA etc.) - see the following section.

Students should acquaint themselves with such rules of citation or academic styles and will be given

opportunity to do so early in the course of the study programme. In particular, it is important that ones

citation and referencing reflects the real degree to which another authors work is actually used (i.e., citing

once in a paper is not enough if the work in question is used several times). It should be noted, also, thatthe same basic principles of does and donts hold regardless of ones choice of style.

In cases where the unacknowledged use of other peoples work takes place collectively, such as in group

work, plagiarism is still involved. Whenever written work for assessment is produced jointly by a group of

students, the responsibility for this work is shared.

In cases of oral presentations the rules regarding plagiarism also apply. This holds for presentations where

texts are read aloud or a rehearsed talk is delivered. Here, it may often be enough to use expressions such

as as argued by Jrgen Habermas, but even though oral presentations by their nature may involve less

formality, the principle of never presenting ideas and arguments of others as if they are ones own still

applies. The cases of power point presentations and slides should be treated on a par with other written

work such as essays and assessment papers.

Finally, plagiarism is of course involved in cases where a student submits another students work as his or

her own, as well as where a student uses essay writing agencies/internet sites in the preparation of

assessed work.

A specific instance of unfair academic practice is self-plagiarism, i.e., re-using ones own previous work

(e.g. extracts from, or the entire text of essays, examinations papers or any other written material

previously authored by oneself). Using specific ideas or arguments previously expressed by oneself is of

course legitimate, but here it will often be appropriate to cite oneself as source, certainly when such re-

use is substantial, or when sections of texts are paraphrased (e.g. in the fashion: The following section is

substantially based on my account in ..).
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Universities in the Consortium use a variety of electronic detection software, which some of your work

and in all circumstances your final dissertation will be run through to identify cases of unfair practice,

although the results of such electronic detection are always subjected to scrutiny by academic staff before

any action is taken. Such software has proved particularly effective in detecting plagiarism based on

sources accessed via the internet and purchased essays.

Course tutors are often able to detect cases of plagiarism and take appropriate action in accordance with

the procedures of the relevant university. It is possible that an oral examination on any piece of work may

be conducted if the institution suspects a candidate of unfair practice. The institution may require

students to provide copies of notes/earlier drafts of assessed work as proof that the final submission was

their own.

Students should not underestimate the consequences associated with plagiarism and other forms of

unfair academic practice. If they are caught, the penalties imposed could be enough to ruin a career. The

penalties vary in degree, and different universities in accordance with the overall principle of the

consortium have slightly different procedures and, to some extent, slightly different modes and degrees

of punishment. However, all the universities of the Consortium adhere strictly to the rules outlined above,are determined not to tolerate detected breaches, and will take action in measured relation to the

severity of each case. If a student takes the risk and is found guilty, the likelihood is that all the marks for

the semester will be cancelled, i.e. 0 for each module, and he or she may even be required to withdraw.

Also, pleading un-intentionality, ignorance of rules, excessive work load, or other personal circumstances

as an excuse for plagiarism, is not likely to be effective.

Teachers in the programme on some occasions have been given to understand that some students, in

some countries or universities, are not accustomed to the rules against plagiarism and other unfair

academic practice such as those laid out here. In particular, it appears to be the case that some students

during their bachelor studies have encountered teaching cultures, which permit or even to some degree

encourage students to submit work, which basically repeats the words and ideas of a teacher or byextension of some other authority (i.e. authors of the specific books assigned in a course). What should be

stressed here is that the standards of excellence, which the universities of the consortium seek to

encourage in students standards which are shared by advanced institutions of learning across the globe

do not agree with unquestioningly referring the words and ideas of a few authors or teachers, as if these

were the only, incontestable truth. On the contrary, students are encouraged to independent

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