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  • SV9101

SV9101 - The Philosophy and Methodology of the Social Sciences

Course content

The Social Science Faculty course in the philosophy of social science and research ethics is mandatory for all phd-candidates enrolled in the faculty PhD programme. It is suggested that the students complete the course at an early stage of their work on their PhD project.

Learning outcomes

The course intends to enable students to discuss and understand their PhD research work both in terms of the philosophy of social science and in terms of research ethics. The students are to learn about the basic philosophical challenges implied in the various social science disciplines, in interdisciplinary interactions and in ethical questions arising from research itself and the interdependencies of science and society. Furthermore, the students should know about the possibilities and limitations inherent in the disciplines to which they belong, and they should be familiar with the contributions that can be expected from other disciplines.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

The course is abligatory for all Ph.D. students at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Admission to a Ph.D. programme is required for participation in this course.

Teaching

Teching is planned for week 41/42, with final seminars during week 46 in the autumn of 2012

Exam information

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

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