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FI3600

Self Study - Compensatory course for Experts in Teamwork

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

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The course is for Master's students who are given the right to replace Experts in team (EiT) with another relevant Master's course of the same magnitude.

The course is an independent study with a prescribed curriculum of approx. 650 pages.

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/problem area, or a particular philosopher/topic in the history of philosophy of relevance to the student's master thesis.

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 topic or research question.
  • The candidate has the ability to solve the research question through an independent written assignment, with clear argumentation/discussion, under supervision.

Learning methods and activities

Self study, supervision. Approved reading list must be handed in to the Department.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved reading list.

Further on evaluation

The assessment is based on an essay (2000-4000 words). Students are strongly advised to submit a draft version of their essay to their teacher/supervisor for feedback prior to final submission.

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 set up in collaboration with the student's supervisor.

Subject areas

  • Philosophy

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-10-01
Submission 2025-11-17
Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment