Political Science Ma, Introduction to Advanced Studies in Social Sciences, 7,5 Higher Education Credits
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Statsvetenskap AV, Introduktion till avancerade studier i samhällsvetenskap, 7,5 hp
Political Science Ma, Introduction to Advanced Studies in Social Sciences, 7,5 Higher Education Credits
General data
- Code: SK007A
- Subject/Main field: Political Science
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: - - -
- Education area: Samhällsvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Human Sciences
- Answerable department: Department of Social Sciences
- Approved: 2007-10-15
- Date of change: 2009-09-09
- Version valid from: 2009-08-15
Aim
The aim of the course is to acquaint the student with different perspectives within the theory of science, and within ethics. After the course is completed, the student should be able to relate such different perspectives to his/her own area of research.
Course objectives
After the course is completed, the student should be able to
- give an account of the main outlines of the different perspectives within the theory of science, and within ethics,
- take a critical attitude towards the different perspectives within the theory of science, and within ethics,
- compare the different perspectives within the theory of science, and within ethics,
- relate the different perspectives within the theory of science, and within ethics to the student’s own area of research.
Content
The course consists of two parts. The first part deals with theory of science, e.g., inductivism, Popper’s falsificationism, Lakatos’ research program, and Kuhn’s paradigm. The second part deals with research ethics.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree with a major (90 HEC) in Political Science or in a main field of study within the behavioural or social sciences.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Teaching will take place as lectures and seminars.
Examination form
Examination will take the form of written examination and active participation at seminars.
Grading system, www.miun.se/betygskriterier
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Demands for compulsory attendance may be specified in a student’s guide. If demands for attendance are not met, the student has an opportunity to complete that the next time the course is given.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Popper, K.R & Miller, D (Eds.)
- Title: Popper selections
- Ort: Princeton, NJ
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Comment: (Sv utgåva: Popper i urval, Thales, Stockholm)
- Author: Kuhn, T.S
- Title: The structure of the scientific revolutions
- Ort: Chicago, Il.
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press
- Comment: (Sv utgåva: De vetenskapliga revolutionernas struktur, Thales, Stockholm)
- Author: Chalmers, A.F
- Title: What is this thing called Science?
- Ort: Buckingham, UK
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Open University Press
- Comment: (Sv utgåva: Vad är vetenskap egentligen?, Nya Doxa, Stockholm)