ADM910 Philosophy of Science and Foundational Issues in Social Science (Autumn 2023)
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for økonomi og samfunnsvitenskap
- Campus:
- Molde
- Course Leader:
- Acar Kutay
- Teaching language:
- English
- Study level:
- {code=HN, name=Second degree level}
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master in Change and Management
- Exchange programme - Master's level
The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student will acquire the following knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of key concepts and debates in philosophy of science and methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of key social theorists, their ideas, and methodological approaches.
• Advanced knowledge of philosophical perspectives on social reality, scientific explanation and the interplay between individual action and social structures.
Skills
After completing the course, the student will acquire the following skills:
• Critical assessment skills to evaluate arguments in philosophy of social science and social theory.
• Ability to critically reflect on the underlying concepts and assumptions that shape social science research.
• Proficiency in analyzing the implications of various philosophical perspectives in social science research.
Competence
After completing the course, the student will acquire the following competences:
• Critical thinking skills to approach the social world and pose relevant questions for conducting social inquiry.
• Proficiency in using various forms of scientific explanation and methodology.
• Strong communication skills to discuss academic issues in class, as well as express themselves through written assignments and other academic activities.
Forms of teaching and learning
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
- Mandatory coursework: Attendance at seminars and assignments
- Presence: Required
- Comment: 50 % presence in seminars is required to qualify for final exam. Required attendance can be replaced with an additional assignment that must be passed (2-3000 words).
Exam
- Form of assessment: Digital school examination
- Proportion: 100 %
- Duration: 4 hours
- Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
- Supporting materials: Notes on paper