1222.10 - Research Theory I


Course number
1222.10
Title
Research Theory I
ECTS
5
Purpose
the student shall • gain a basic knowledge of research theory and the historical trends and relationships among scholarship, philosophy and society • learn to think critically about theory development
Content
The course is an introduction to the questions informing humanistic theoretical research. Examination For the examination, the student is required to • describe the theoretical texts from the reading list in their historical context Reading List The student shall be responsible for ca. 200 pages of general research theory and its history.
Learning and teaching approaches
Instruction takes place two hours per week over one term or the equivalent.
Assessment method
4-hour, written examination with internal examiners.
Contact
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