Truth, Construction and Subjectivity: Contemporary Issues in the Theory of Scientific Knowledge, 7.5 credits
(Sanning, konstruktion och subjektivitet: samtida vetenskapsteoretiska problem, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 42F1088 |
|---|---|
| Discipline for doctoral studies | Other subjects |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Research area for doctoral studies | Critical and Cultural Theory |
| Grading scale | G |
| Education cycle | Doctoral studentship |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Last six months of 2020 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Committee for Research and Doctoral Education at Södertörn University on 2020-04-22 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance
Entry requirements
Admitted to doctoral studentship
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the doctoral student is able to:
- critically examine and understand contemporary in-depth theories of science and knowledge that are relevant to the social sciences and the humanities
- analyse theories of science and knowledge and apply them to their own area of research
- critically compare and evaluate scholarly perspectives of truth, construction and subjectivity.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course presents central theories of science and knowledge that are relevant to the social sciences and the humanities. It introduces and critically evaluates contemporary scholarly debates about ideals of knowledge and truth. For instance, the course analyses objectivism, constructivism, the role of subjectivity and other scholarly theoretical perspectives.Course design
The course consists of lectures and seminars.
Examination format
Course examination takes place through written and oral assignments.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
The course may be taught in Swedish.