The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in English
  • Bachelor's Programme in Applied Philosophy
  • Bachelor's Programme in History
  • Bachelor´s Programme in Visual art and art education,
  • Bachelor's Programme in Communication Studies
  • Bachelor's Programme in Literature, Film and Theatre
  • Bachelor's Programme in Nordic Language and Literature
  • Bachelor's Programme in Religion, Ethics and Society
  • Bachelor's Programme in School Library Science

Course contents

The course consists of two disciplines: Science of Humanities (2/3) and General Science (1/3).

Science of Humanities introduces central problems and methods. Through studying a wide variety of examples, students will reflect upon their academic work with historical sources, interpretation challenges, rhetorical persuasion and aesthetical expressions.

Philosophy of Science emphasizes basic concepts within modern research, central methods and scientific argumentation and explanation. Various theories of epistemology and reality conception are included as well as various aspects of the relationship between science and society. The approach to the subject is mainly critical, as the various fundamental attitudes of the philosophy of science and argumentation will be discussed.

Learning outcomes

Science of Humanities (2/3)

Students will acquire basic knowledge of the characteristics of the science of humanities, including problems and methods. Understanding of history, interpretation, rhetoric and aesthetics are central issues. Students will develop a critical attitude through the study of various methods and ways of thinking.

Philosophy of Science (1/3)

Students will acquire a basic understanding of the language of science, scientific methods, scientific argumentation, scientific explanation, theories of truth and various ontological and epistemological positions. Where it is appropriate, students are expected to have a reflected view on competing methods, schools and ontological positions.

Teaching methods

The course is given as lectures. The workload is estimated to 270 hours.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No.

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes

Assessment methods and criteria

5-hour written examination. The examination is divided into two parts: Humanities (counts 2/3) and Philosophy of Science (counts 1/3). Both parts must be passed. Graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
EX-110 – Examen facultatum, general alternative on Lesbos 10
EX-101 – Exam Facultatum, General 10
EX-103 – Examen Facultatum, Linguistics 10
EX-104 – Examen Facultatum, Social Science Theory and Epistemology 10
EX-105 – Examen Facultatum - Educational variant 10
EX-901 – Examen facultatum, General 10
EX-1170 – Examen facultatum - humanioravariant 10
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 30, 2024 1:35:06 AM