Nordic Research School in Library and Information Science

Research Design I : Theory and Development

Research in LIS frequently notices the need for theoretical development. This course intends to promote the understanding and knowledge of this issue within LIS. Current LIS research will be examined considering its aims and the context for its development. The course will allow for development of theoretical concepts and to synthesize theories into theoretical frameworks for chosen problems. The combination of unique disciplinary issues and the need to use theory from different humanistic and social science fields is a challenge for LIS research. The point of departure is current theories and LIS-dissertations from the Nordic countries.

Main responsible person:
Professor Diane Sonnenwald (Borås) - homepage

Lecturers:
Professor Lars Höglund - homepage (Borås)
Professor Diane Sonnenwald (Borås) - homepage
Visiting prodessor Dr. Jane Klobas (Milano)

Location:
Borås, internat

Time:
March 28 - April 2, 2004

Application deadline:
January 30, 2004

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