To provide an overview of the basic concepts and central themes of research on information seeking.
Contents
The conceptual analysis of information need, information seeking and information use. The central theories and approaches of research on information seeking. The demand and acquisition of professional information. Information needs and practises of information seeking in everyday life.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
14 h
0 h
Teaching language
Finnish
Modes of study
Written examination on lectures
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Recommended year of study
1. year autumn
Belongs to following study modules
Department of Information Studies and Interactive Media