Entry requirements

Theoretical Philosophy B, 30 credits

Learning outcomes

After completed course, the student is expected to have received

• a first contact with own research, presented in the form of an essay
• in-depth knowledge of two different areas of philosophy

Content

The course consists of three parts:

• Optional course 1 7,5 credits
• Optional course 2 7,5 credits
• C-essay 15 credits

The list of optional courses vary from term to term. Please contact the department for the actual list.

C-essay may be exchanged for two additional optional courses but this alternative does not fulfil the requirements for the degreee of Bachelor of Arts with Theoretical Philosophy as the main field of study. The alternative is mainly for the exchange students, whose universities do not allow essays at that level.

Essay C, 15 credits

An essay on topic chosen in consultation with the teacher. Mandatory participation in the seminars.

Optional course 1, 7.5 credits

A course in any field of theoretical philosophy that is not at all or only superficially concerned with C-essay.

Optional course 2, 7.5 credits

A course in any field of philosophy that is not at all or only superficially concerned with C-essay. The content of the course may not overlap with the contents of the optional course 1.

Instruction

The education consists of lectures and seminars.

Assessment

The examination of the C-thesis is done by public discussion of the student's essay, the examination of the other parts is done through assignments.