Course - Foundational Discussions in Aesthetics - ESTET8861
ESTET8861 - Foundational Discussions in Aesthetics
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.
To sign up for the course, contact the course coordinator directly.
Learning outcome
On completing the course the candidate should have obtained:
Knowledge
- on important theoretical and methodological research questions in aesthetic disciplines and being able to account for these
Skills
- being able to analyze theoretical interpretations, reasoning and academic arguments including outside of their discipline-specific framework
Learning methods and activities
The course is held as a series of seminars. The participants must hold three presentations in three different seminar, one presentation of their own PhD-project, as well as two presentations of texts, one of the texts should be an established text in the humanties and a more specific text relevant for the candidate's project and the on-going discussions in the seminar. Following 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 hand in an essay (10.000-12.000 words) related to the course material. In addition, participation in at least 10 seminars of 3 hours each is required. This entails following the course over 2 semesters, the semesters do not have to be consecutive.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to a PhD programme or employment as a PhD research fellow.
Course materials
Reading list to be announced at the beginning of term and will be decided on the basis of the composition of the group and their academic needs.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESTET8862 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 |
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- The 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"