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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian /English if international students

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • have in-depth knowledge and understanding of current topics in applied philosophy
  • be able to discuss and analyze different approaches to and theories about the topics in a critical manner
  • be able to communicate and further develop these approaches and theories in an independent manner

Contents

Applied philosophy attempts to take more traditional theoretical philosophy to help problematize and better understand concrete issues outside the core areas of philosophy. This may, for example, be everyday occurrences, political, social or practical challenges.

The course addresses some of these current topics in applied philosophy. What philosophical theories can we apply? How can we best apply them? The specific philosophical theories and themes to which they are applied vary from semester to semester. See the semester plan in canvas for detailed content for the current semester.

Teaching and learning methods

Seminars. The workload is estimated at 400 hours.

Examination requirements

Compulsory course requirements must be approved. Further information will be published in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Examinations

An individual term paper (about 6000-8000 words). Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

The admission requirements are identical to the requirements of the master's programme in which the course is included.
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