Studyinfo subject SFF4000 2019 HØST
SFF4000 Theories of Social Science Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Samfunnsvitenskapelige teorier for sosialfag
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning barnevern, deltid / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning barnevern / Masterprogram i sosialfag: Studieretning familiebehandling / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning familiebehandling, deltid / Masterprogram i sosialfag / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning sosialt arbeid, deltid / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning sosialt arbeid
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2019/2020
- Curriculum
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FALL
2019
- Schedule
- Programme description
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Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning barnevern, deltid / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning barnevern / Masterprogram i sosialfag: Studieretning familiebehandling / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning familiebehandling, deltid / Masterprogram i sosialfag / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning sosialt arbeid, deltid / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning sosialt arbeid
- Course history
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Required preliminary courses
None.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student has:
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in-depth knowledge of different contributions to classic and modern social science theory
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knowledge of how different theoretical perspectives provide a unique understanding of social phenomena
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in-depth insight into theoretical concepts such as society, individual, power and state
Skills
The student is capable of
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analysing and discussing social phenomena in light of social scientific concepts and theories
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using relevant perspectives and theoretical terms in the analysis of professional practice
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making use of both primary and secondary literature within the field.
Competence
The student is capable of
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taking a critical approach to knowledge that is produced
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understanding the role ideologies can have in specific fields of knowledge
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recognising different social theories and understanding how they problematise social phenomena in different ways
Teaching and learning methods
The course is compulsory and runs over one semester. The teaching methods are lectures and seminars. Students are advised to take part in study groups.
Course requirements
None.
Assessment
Students will take a six-hour supervised written exam.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
None. Students can apply to use a bilingual dictionary.
Grading scale
A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass and F for fail is used.
Examiners
The exam papers are graded by one internal and one external examiner. The external examiner will grade 25 % of the exam papers. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by an external examiner form the basis for determining the level for awarding the different grades. The internal examiner shall take the external examiner's assessment into consideration in the grading of all the exams.