HP-600 Theory of Science, Methodology and Research Ethics (Spring 2025)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Gro Renée Rambø
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn and Spring
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Learning outcomes
Contents
The course will provide an advanced elaboration of key issues within theory of science, methodology and research ethics in the humanities and education studies. The course will address matters of relevance to the students’ doctoral projects, but also provide a broader perspective for further research projects and collaborations.
The course will consider core issues within theory of science, methodology and research ethics, e.g.:
- Knowledge in the sciences
- Ontology, epistemology and research paradigms
- Uses of theory in interpretation
- Research design and scientific reasoning
- Objectivity, values, bias, and normativity
- Formal and informal ethical guidelines and policies for research
- Methodologies relevant for various disciplines in humanities and education studies, and their connections to theory of science and ethics.
Some topics will depend on the doctoral projects of the students.
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching normally takes place at three workshops of two days. Teaching methods will include a combination of lectures and seminar discussions.
The language of instruction is English. Depending on the composition of the student group, teaching could be in Norwegian.