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MGLU5201

Theories of Science and Research Methodology 1-7 (Norwegian L1 Education)

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This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

Insight into the theory of science and method is fundamental for understanding, assessing, problematizing and conducting Norwegian didactic research yourself. Norwegian didactic research draws perspectives and approaches from a wide range of subject and research traditions, and this course opens up an opportunity for different types of Norwegian didactic master's theses and prepares candidates for independent work with these. The course involves thinking about and including relevant theory of science, history, philosophy and sociology, and emphasizes the connection between ontology, epistemology, methodology and method. This enables the candidate to make reasoned choices of specific approaches in their own master's projects. The course further contributes with knowledge of the relationship between research, researchers, disciplines and society, and develops the candidates' critical and research ethics sense. The course consists of one common part, and one more specialized part that provides space for in-depth study of relevant methodological topics related to the candidate's own research interests.

Learning outcome

Knowledge -

The Candidate

- Has in-depth knowledge of key development features and discussions in the history of science

- Has in-depth knowledge of various research traditions and scientific theoretical, philosophical, historical and sociological perspectives concerning the Norwegian subject

- Has advanced knowledge of basic methodological reasoning and procedures in Norwegian didactic research

- Has advanced knowledge of concepts and the use of concepts within various research fields and traditions

- Has in-depth knowledge of relevant research ethics issues, principles and guidelines

Skills

The Candidate

- can discuss and reflect on various aspects of research traditions and science paradigms that are relevant in Norwegian research

- can identify and discuss connections between theory of science and method in Norwegian academic research

- can understand, evaluate and problematize own and others' research

- can assess, select and justify relevant methodological approaches in own master's project

General competence

The candidate

- can apply theoretical and methodological insights in new areas

- can assess limitations and possibilities of different methods, in research and profession

- can reflect on ethical issues in research and profession

Learning methods and activities

Lecture, seminar, individual work, group work.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory course work according to course description

Further on evaluation

Assessment method and grading scale: Individual home examination over 3 days. Assessment: Pass / fail

Compulsory activities and work requirements: oral presentations and seminar participation in response to fellow students' presentations

All compulsory activities must be approved before the student can sit for the exam

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

The student must have passed Norwegian 1 and completed Norwegian 2 in order to start courses in cycle 2. Passing is understood as the student having completed and passed the exam in the course. Completed is understood as that all compulsory work requirements in the course have been approved, in other words that the student is ready for the exam.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MGLU5502 15 sp Autumn 2022
MGLU5240 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

  • Teacher Education
  • Old Norse

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment