Course - Theory and Method in Philosophy - FI3202
FI3202 - Theory and Method in Philosophy
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and work
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 25/100 | |||
| Assignment | 25/100 | |||
| Work | 50/100 |
Course content
A study of philosophical texts from different philosophical traditions, eras, and schools in a comparative perspective.
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 attained
- Knowledge of a variety of perspectives/methods/theory that define the realm of philosophy and philosophical activity.
- Knowledge and understanding of the interrelationship of these various perspectives etc.
Skills:
The candidate has
- Ability to orally present philosophical texts of more general nature in relation to their own interests.
- Ability to create a clear project description and present this orally for discussion.
Learning methods and activities
Seminars, self-study and oral presentation. Theory and Method is taken over the first two semesters (with normal progression), with assessment in the second semester. The teaching for Theory and Method consists of a study of a broad range of philosophical traditions, perspectives and methods through different texts. In addition there will be focus on how one writes an academic text in philosophy.
In order to sit the exam the student must attend the seminars (80% participation is required all seminars included), present a curriculum text each semester, present a draft of the project description in the second semester and finally submit an approved reading list to the Department the semester the exam is taken.
The masters seminar constitutes both the teaching for Theory and Method, and more generally a forum for all the department's masters students to present and receive feedback on work in progress.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation of text
- Oral presentation of project description
- Approved course material/reading list
- 80% attendance at seminars
Further on evaluation
The final evaluation is through two assignments (each 2400-4000 words and counting 25 % of the grade) and a final project description of 4000-6000 words (which counts for 50% of the grade). The individual parts will not be graded, evaluation by an overall grade. In order for the students to pass, all exam parts must be considered to have a level that would have been equivalent to a passing grade. In case of retakes, students must redo all exams.
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 required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FI3102 | 22.5 | SPRING 2006 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Philosophy
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Work
50/100
Release
2024-11-01Submission
2024-11-21
09:00
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Assignment
25/100
Release
2024-11-01Submission
2024-11-21
09:00
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Assignment
25/100
Release
2024-11-01Submission
2024-11-21
09:00
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Work 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 25/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 25/100
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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"