Course AFI273

Theory of Science for the Human Sciences

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 13, 2024

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
  • systematically explain concepts, methods and theories of the theory of science and the theory of the human sciences,
  • discuss fundamental problems in the human sciences and reflect upon the place of the human sciences among the other sciences.

Furthermore, students should be able to:
  • critically evaluate theoretical positions and empirical results in the human sciences,
  • reflect upon and argue for research findings in the human sciences.

Moreover, students should be able to:
  • make appropriate research ethical assessments with regard to human science research questions.
Starts and ends:
week 13, 2024 - week 22, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Bachelor Degree of 180 credits in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences or Education and English 6
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-V3H7M
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
5 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Plug in peripherals to your computer, install programmes and adapt installations for your computer.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Course Coordinator
Palle Leth