EPN-V2

SFF5000 Philosophy of Social Science Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Course history
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    • Lectures
    • Guest lectures
    • Assigned readings
    • Case studies, including internet-based fieldwork and policy analysis
    • Writing assignments
    • Group discussions and presentations
    • Collaborative group work and peer feedback on classmates’ contributions
    • Scenario-based challenges and competitions

  • Required preliminary courses

    The following required coursework must be completed and approved before the student is eligible to take the exam:

    • Individual: Submission of a written case report, policy, strategy document, or essay (1,500-2,000 words)
    • Participation: Active involvement in three in-course group activities, such as case analyses, presentations, or role-playing exercises
    • Group-based: Deliver one group presentation on assigned topics (groups of up to three students) and serve as a discussant for one presentation by another group.

  • Learning outcomes

    The final examination consists of an individual written policy, strategy document, or essay (3000 - 4000 words). The exam can be appealed.

    New/postponed exam:

    In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

  • Teaching and learning methods

    All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

  • Course requirements

    Grade scale A-F.

  • Assessment

    One internal examiner. External examiners are used periodically.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    Professor Lothar Fritsch and Assistant Professor Nuno Marques

  • Grading scale

    Students should be proficient in using literature reference mangers (e.g. Zotero, EndNote, Refworks, Mendeley) in both literature search and referencing in written work. OsloMet’s library offers introduction courses to literature search and to reference management tools, providing students with the skills necessary to efficiently organize and cite their sources. Taking advantage of these resources will help students adhere to academic integrity standards and enhance the quality of their scholarly work.

  • Examiners

    The exam is graded by an internal and an external examiner.

    A random selection consisting of at least 25 % of the exam papers will be graded by both an internal and external examiner. This will inform the grading of the remaining exam papers.

  • Course contact person

    Dag Jenssen

    Jorunn Vindegg