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FI3112

Specialization 2

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment with oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course allows students to select an area of philosophy in which they want to specialize.

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

Supervision and self-study.

The mandatory oral presentation of the assignment/essay is given, on agreement, for instance in FI3022 Prosject despription

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 of essay
  • Approved reading list

Further on evaluation

The assessment is based on an assignment/essay (6000-10000 words), written under supervision, and an oral examination. Students are strongly advised to submit a draft version of their assignment/essay to their supervisor for feedback prior to final submission. Both exams must be passed in the same semester. In case of retakes, students must redo both exams.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Philosophy and Ethics (MFI)

Required previous knowledge

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

Course materials

The reading list is developed in cooperation with supervisor.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FI3103 15 sp Autumn 2025
FI3203 15 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Philosophy

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment with oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment with oral exam
Weighting 100/100