Course content

This course allows students to select an area of philosophy in which they want to specialize. The students are encouraged to follow one of the department’s seminars (or lecture series), which are offered during the fall term.

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

• The candidate has in-depth knowledge of a particular topic or problem area
• The candidate has the overview and breadth of knowledge needed for doing specialized work

Skills

• Compared to specialization courses at bachelor's level, students at master's level are expected to demonstrate a greater degree of independence in their dealings with philosophical research questions.
• The candidate has the ability to orient themselves in an extensive literature and find complementary literature of relevance to the chosen research question.
• The candidate has the ability to solve the research question through an independent written assignment, with clear argumentation/discussion, under supervision.
• The candidate has the ability to present the assignment/essay, or a draft thereof, orally.

Learning methods and activities

Seminars, supervision, and self-study.

The mandatory oral presentation, on agreement, is given in FI3021 Theory and Method, in the Master's seminar, or in a Specialization seminar offered during the fall term.

The obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught but is valid for this semester and the subsequent semester.

Compulsory assignments

• Oral presentation
• Approved reading list

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Master's programme in Philosophy and Ethics.

Credit reductions