FIL202 Bachelor's Thesis in Philosophy

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Applied Philosophy

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

A minimum of 40 credits in philosophy

Course contents

The thesis is based on central philosophical texts, research and methods which the students will criticize, elaborate on and/or apply to a problem. The thesis topic, which the student formulates in collaboration with the supervisor, may be theoretical, practical or interdisciplinary.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student shall

• Be able to formulate a thesis topic, clarify the concepts and conditions, and follow up through further philosophical investigation and/or application

• Have advanced knowledge about topics that are central to philosophy as a subject

• Have knowledge about methods and theories that are important for the discipline

• Be able to work independently and reflect analytically, critically and systematically on academic questions, his/her own academic development and on academic application to new areas

• Be able to participate in scholarly philosophical discussions and be able to apply philosophical knowledge and methods to other academic and social discussions

Examination requirements

The project description, a draft for the thesis and the reading list must be approved by the supervisor. Mandatory supervision: 2 individual tutorials.

Teaching methods

Seminars and two mandatory tutorials: One early tutorial where the student in collaboration with the supervisor decides upon a topic and relevant literature, and one later tutorial where the supervisor reads and comments on a draft for the thesis.

There is a common curriculum of about 100 pages which includes formulating a topic, retrieval of literature, academic writing and argumentation. The remaining reading list is directly linked to the thesis and includes literature specifically related to the subject area, literature on method, and sources related to the chosen topic. The reading list must be approved by the supervisor.

Emphasis is given to the fact that the student takes responsibility for the writing process and relates to the conditions and deadlines provided by the institute.

The workload is estimated to about 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

An individually written bachelor's thesis (ca. 6000-8000 words) and an oral examination which may adjust the grade given on the thesis.