Course - Theory and Method in Philosophy - FI8861
FI8861 - Theory and Method in Philosophy
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course consists of discussions and reflections on theoretical and methodological texts of significance for the candidates’ research projects.
In addition to signing up through Studentweb, you must contact the course coordinator directly to sign up for the course.
Learning outcome
On completing the course the candidate should have obtained:
Knowledge
- of important theoretical and methodological questions in philosophy.
Skills
- being able to analyze theoretical interpretations, reasoning and academic arguments within and outside of the candidate’s discipline-specific frameworks.
Learning methods and activities
The course is held as a series of seminars. The participants must hold three presentations in three different seminars, one presentation of their own ph.d. project, as well as two presentations of scientific texts. After the presentation and comments, the text will become a topic for discussion in the group. The participants are also expected to comment on at least one of the other participants’ presentations. The participants must submit 3 academic texts of relevance for the thesis or later work.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation
Further on evaluation
Compulsory assignments
Participation and oral presentations.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the subject teacher.
Required previous knowledge
Admission to a PhD-programme or employment as a PhD research fellow.
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the term and will be decided on the basis of the composition of the group and their academic needs.
Version: 1
Credits:
5.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Philosophy
Department with academic responsibility
Faculty of Humanities
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100
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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"