Course - Philosophy of Science, Methodology and Analysis - EDU3123
EDU3123 - Philosophy of Science, Methodology and Analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
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Assignment | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
The subject aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the theory, history and sociology of science, and methodology. This will help prepare students for work on their own masters thesis, by equipping them with a deepened insight into epistemology, different traditions of science (both theoretically and methodologically) and characteristics of good scientific work.
The subject also facilitates knowledge of and reflections about the coherence between research, researcher, subject and society in an overall perspective, and individual research regarding both the academic society and society in general. Furthermore, the subject promotes the development of scientific ethics and the comprehension of the relationship between epistemology, methodology and research methods.
Learning outcome
Knowledge, the candidate
have insight into key trends and controversies throughout the history of science
* have in-depth knowledge of different research traditions and knowledge paradigms
have knowledge of basic reasoning and procedures within various methodological approaches
have knowledge of central concepts within different methodological traditions
Skills, the candidate
can identify and discuss relationships between scientific theoretical positioning and methodological choices in research work on practical and theoretical levels
can critically evaluate and interpret research, with a view on the methods used
can discuss and reflect on different aspects of research traditions and science paradigms
can reflect independently on various ethical issues in research
General competence, the candidate
analyze and evaluate relationships between empirical knowledge and theoretical and methodological issues at both a theoretical and a practical / concrete level
can thoroughly evaluate scientific uncertainty, limitations, and possibilities given in various methods
can evaluate research ethics in your own and others research
Learning methods and activities
A combination of lectures, group work and presentations. Mandatory assignments and presentations must be approved in order to attend the exam . To the extent that mandatory tasks are related to the teaching, participation in teaching is mandatory.
Compulsory assignments
- 1-2 oral presentations and/or written assignments
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Required previous knowledge
Same as for admission to the programme: Master in Educational Studies.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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EDU3103 | 3.7 | 01.09.2016 | |
EDU3110 | 3.7 | 01.09.2016 | |
MGLU5208 | 2.5 | 01.09.2018 | |
DID3001 | 5.0 | 01.09.2020 | |
MGLU5235 | 5.0 | 01.09.2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Aesthetic Studies
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Foreign Language
- Life Sciences
- Education
- Theory of Education
- Social Sciences
- School Development
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release 2020-11-26
Submission 2020-12-10
Release 09:00
Submission 14:00
INSPERA -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"