Teaching starts Spring, Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes Science of Humanities (2/3) Students will acquire basic knowledge of the characteristics of the science of humanities, including problems and methods. Understanding of history, interpretation, rhetoric and aesthetics are central issues. Students will develop a critical attitude through the study of various methods and ways of thinking. Philosophy of Science (1/3) Students will acquire a basic understanding of the language of science, scientific methods, scientific argumentation, scientific explanation, theories of truth and various ontological and epistemological positions. Where it is appropriate, students are expected to have a reflected view on competing methods, schools and ontological positions.

Course contents The course consists of two disciplines: Science of Humanities (2/3) and General Science (1/3). Science of Humanities introduces central problems and methods. Through studying a wide variety of examples, students will reflect upon their academic work with historical sources, interpretation challenges, rhetorical persuasion and aesthetical expressions. When writing their term paper, students will work with the subject area´s fundamental questions. Philosophy of Science emphasizes basic concepts within modern research, central methods and scientific argumentation and explanation. Various theories of epistemology and reality conception are included as well as various aspects of the relationship between science and society. The approach to the subject is mainly critical, as the various fundamental attitudes of the philosophy of science and argumentation will be discussed.

Teaching methods The course is given as a combination of lectures and seminars. Compulsory seminar work consists of an individual term paper.

Examination requirement A multiple choice test comprising the two diciplines must be assessed as a Pass.

Assessment methods and criteria Term paper of about 2400-3000 words.Graded assessment.

Type of course Theoretical

Level of course Bachelor's level

Year of study See course structure diagram.

Name of lecturer/contact person Bjarne Markussen

Recommended or required reading The syllabus (pensum) will be published on the faculty's website when finalised.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face