Course - Introduction to Ethics - FI1210
FI1210 - Introduction to Ethics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 4 days |
Course content
The course introduces the field and the study program in ethics. In the course we study and practice philosophical thinking, critical knowledge acquisition, and academic argumentation. The course will provide an initial understanding of the methodology and theoretical basics of ethics as an academic discipline, the role of the study of ethics in academia and society, and the academic competence the ethics study provides. The course offers an overview of the history and fields of ethics, theories and approaches, as well as a small selection of contemporary ethical topics.
Learning outcome
According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome, defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge:
- knowledge of requirements for academic writing in philosophy
- overview of the field of ethics
- understanding of the role of the study of ethics in academia and society
Skills:
- perceive, analyse, and discuss ethical issues with a philosophical approach
- critically evaluate and apply different sources of knowledge
- write argumentative texts that meet academic requirements
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, writing seminar, assignments, supervision and self-study. Presentation of and feedback on one’s own and others' texts.
In order to sit the exam, 80 % attendance (lectures and writing seminar) and approved assignments are required. The obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught, but is valid for this and the subsequent semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 80 % attendance
- Approved assignments
Further on evaluation
Evaluation by 4-day off campus exam (3000-4000 words plus reference list).
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Ethics
- Philosophy
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-11-27Submission
2023-12-01
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-05-03Submission
2024-05-07
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
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"