Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Acar Kutay
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
ADM910 Philosophy of Science and Foundational Issues in Social Science (Autumn 2024)
About the course
This course provides in-depth knowledge of philosophy of social science. The students will receive a comprehensive introduction to scientific explanations (such as deduction, induction and abduction) and methodological debates in social science. Throughout the course, the students will practice critical reflection on basic assumptions in social science and evaluate arguments from different perspectives. They will be able to identify and analyze the interaction between individual action and social structures.
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master in Change and Management
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student will acquire the following knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of key concepts and debates in philosophy of science and methodology.
- Advanced knowledge of key social theorists, their ideas, and methodological approaches.
- Advanced knowledge of philosophical perspectives on social reality, scientific explanation and the interplay between individual action and social structures.
Skills
After completing the course, the student will acquire the following skills:
- Critical assessment skills to evaluate arguments in philosophy of social science and social theory.
- Ability to critically reflect on the underlying concepts and assumptions that shape social science research.
- Proficiency in analyzing the implications of various philosophical perspectives in social science research.
Competence
After completing the course, the student will acquire the following competences:
- Critical thinking skills to approach the social world and pose relevant questions for conducting social inquiry.
- Proficiency in using various forms of scientific explanation and methodology.
- Strong communication skills to discuss academic issues in class, as well as express themselves through written assignments and other academic activities.
Forms of teaching and learning
Seminars
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
50 % presence in seminars is required to qualify for final exam. Required attendance can be replaced with an additional assignment that must be passed (2-3000 words).
Comment: Mandatory coursework must be completed in the same semester as the course is taught, and then gives access to the ordinary exam. Approved course work also give access to the first "New and retake exam" if such an exam is arranged. The mandatory course work is no longer valid in the future. This means that students who take the course again must do the mandatory course work again.
Examination
- Form of assessment: Digital school examination
Proportion: 100 %
Duration: 4 hours
Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
Supporting materials: Hand-written notes on paper