Media and Communication Science MA, Philosophy of Science, 2.5 Credits
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Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap AV, Vetenskapsfilosofi för samhällsvetare, 2,5 hp
Media and Communication Science MA, Philosophy of Science, 2.5 Credits
General data
- Code: MK029A
- Subject/Main field: Media and Communications Science
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 2,5
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Samhällsvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Media and Communication Science
- Approved: 2015-04-01
- Date of change: 2021-03-26
- Version valid from: 2021-07-01
Aim
The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of the philosophy of science and theory of science, mainly focusing on the scientific theoretical foundations of the social sciences. It includes knowledge of different scientific theoretical approaches and how to critically evaluate knowledge production in the social sciences, including the connection between different scientific theoretical approaches and scientific methods.
Course objectives
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- discuss and explain different scientific theoretical approaches
- argue for and against different theoretical approaches in science
- critically evaluate knowledge production in the social sciences
- analyze and discuss the connection between different theoretical approaches to science and social science methods.
Content
The course offers advanced studies of the philosophy of science and theory of science, focusing on the foundations and conditions of the social sciences. The course deals with different theoretical approaches to science, the connection between different theoretical approaches to science and scientific methods, and how to evaluate social science knowledge production critically.
Entry requirements
Completed bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits, of which at least 60 credits in Media and Communication science, Journalism, Political science, or Business administration.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Teaching is conducted in the form of seminars and self-study.
Examination form
M100: Philosophy of Science, 2.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Written individual assignment Philosophy of Science
Grading: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. A – E represent pass, Fx and F represent fail levels.
Students registered attending this course using this version of the syllabus have the right to be offered three examination opportunities during a period of 1 year. Thereafter, the examination form according to the latest current version of the syllabus applies.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Supervision is only offered at the time when students are admitted to the course the first time.
Any costs for travel and materials are paid for by the student.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Rehman, A. A., & Alharthi, K
- Article title: An introduction to research paradigms.
- Journal: 2016, 3(8), 51-59
- Year/Volume/nr/pages: International Journal of Educational Investigations
- Author: Guba, E. G., & Lincoln, Y. S.
- Title: Competing paradigms in qualitative research. In N. K. Denzin & Y. S. Lincoln (Eds.), Handbook of qualitative research
- Edition: 1994
- Publisher: Sage
- Comment: Vol. 2, pp. 163–194
- Author: Garry Potter
- Title: The Philosophy of Social Science
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Routledge
Reference literature
- Author: Fay, Brian
- Title: Contemporary Philosophy of Social Science
- Edition: 1996
- Publisher: Blackwell
Vetenskapliga artiklar kan tillkomma. / Scientific articles may be added to the readings.
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