VITHF910 - Supervised written paper in theory of science and ethics
VITHF910 is a supplementary course to Theory of Science and Ethics VITHF905.
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The course in the Theory of Science and Ethics, for which the Center for the Study of the Sciences and Humanities (SVT) is responsible, is a mandatory part of the doctoral education at the Faculty of Humanities and of The Grieg Academy - Department of Music, at the Faculty of Art, Music and Design at the University of Bergen, UiB. PhD candidates can chose between either VITHF905 or VITHF900 in order to fulfill this requirement.
In 2023 the Faculty Board decided to discontinue VITHF910, and the course will only be offered to PhD candidates who started the PhD program before 20.06.2023 during an transitional period.
VITHF910 will be offered for the last time in the fall semester 2025.
Ph.D. course: VITHF910 Supervised written paper in theory of science and ethics
VITHF910 (5 ECTS) is a supplementary course to Theory of Science and Ethics VITHF905. The course gives candidates the possibility to develop a longer paper in theory of science and/ or ethics that bear directly on their field of research or Ph.D. project, in a supervised and deliberative process with representatives from the SVT and a small group of co-students.
The course is only for only open candidates who have completed VITHF905.
The course is held by The Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT) in the Spring semester.
The course is only open for Ph.D. candidates at the Faculty of Humanities and the Grieg Academy - Department of Music at the University of Bergen, UiB.
The course is in English.
- Paper (4000-6000 words) which discusses ethical problems and/or problems of theory of science with relevance for the candidate’s own field of research or PhD-project.
- Supervision of paper, individually and in discussion groups.
- Presentation of the paper with feedback from a representative of the SVT, and from a representative their own department.
Note that VITHF905 combined with VIT910 has the same content as VITHF900. VITHF910 gives candidates who have completed VITHF905 a chance to further develop the short papers they wrote in VITHF905 in a process with supervision and discussion. The candidate can also choose to write a new and longer paper with more direct relevance for their field of research or their dissertation.
Course description
Kategori | Tekst |
Emnekode | VITHF910 |
Namn på emnet, nynorsk | Rettleia paper i vitskapsteori og etikk |
Namn på emnet, bokmål | Veiledet paper i vitskapsteori og etikk |
Namn på emnet, engelsk | Supervised Paper in Theory of Science and Ethics |
Studiepoeng, omfang
ECTS Credits | 5 ECTS |
Studienivå (studiesyklus)
Level of Study | Ph.D. |
Fulltid/deltid
Full-time/Part-time |
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Undervisningsspråk | English |
Undervisningssemester
Semester of Instruction | Spring |
Undervisningsstad
Place of Instruction
| The Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT). |
Mål og innhald
Objectives and Content | The aim of the course is to offer candidates an arena for critical reflection upon their own field of research and their Ph.D. projects, and 3) to develop this into a paper in a process with feedback from co-students and supervisors.
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Læringsutbytte
Learning Outcomes | Upon completing the course and the presentation and discussion of the paper, the Ph.D. candidate is expected to have demonstrated: Knowledge of general problems of theory of science and ethics, and an ability to identify and discuss such problems as applying to the candidate’s field of research and to presuppositions for his or her Ph.D. project.
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Krav til forkunnskapar | Masters degree, or equivalent
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Tilrådde forkunnskapar
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Studiepoengsreduksjon | The course overlaps with VITHF900 (5 ECTS) |
Krav til studierett
| Ph.D.-candidates enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the Faculty of Humanities and at the Grieg Academy - Department of Music at the University of Bergen, UiB. |
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer
Teaching and Learning Methods |
Supervision in groups and/or individually, group discussions, commenting on co-students’ drafts, public presentation of paper.
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Obligatorisk undervisningsaktivitet
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance | 1. Take part in supervision of the paper in groups and/or individually.
2. Comment on two co-students’ paper drafts.
3. Present the paper. The presentation takes place in the form of a public lecture (30 min.) followed by a discussion with committee members and peers (45 min.). The paper must be recommended by an assessment committee before it can be presented.
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Vurderingsformer
Forms of Assessment |
A paper (4000-6000 words) on a self-chosen topic on a problem in theory of science and/or ethics with relevance for the candidate’s field of research or own project.
Main emphasis of assessment will be the paper, the presentation of the paper, and discussion of the paper after the presentation.
For candidates who write a paper on a self-chosen topic, the paper must be recommended for submission before it can be submitted.
Final assessment is given by the committee after the presentation and discussion.
The members of the assessment committee are proposed jointly by the Ph.D. candidate’s home department and the SVT. The committee shall normally consist of the supervisor of the Ph.D. project, a representative of the faculty at the candidate’s department/academic field, and a representative from the SVT. The committee is appointed by the SVT.
Deadline for submitting paper is early spring 2022. Presentation of the paper will take place before the end of spring term.
The department shall make copies of the recommended manuscript available to the public within one week before the presentation.
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Hjelpemiddel til eksamen
Examination Support Material |
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Karakterskala
Grading Scale | Approved/not approved |
Vurderingssemester
Assessment Semester | Spring |
Litteraturliste
Reading List | Will be made available before December 1st.
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Emneevaluering
Course Evaluation
| Participating candidates will evaluate the course at the end of the semester. |
Programansvarleg
Course Coordinator
| Programstyret har ansvar for fagleg innhald og oppbygging av studiet og for kvaliteten på studieprogrammet og alle emna der. |
Emneansvarleg | Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT) |
Administrativt ansvarleg
Course Administrator
| Advisor; |
Kontaktinformasjon
Contact Information | Advisor; |
More course information
Rettleia paper i vitskapsteori og etikk (VITHF910)…………. (Namn på emnet, nynorsk)
Veiledet paper i vitenskapsteori og etikk (VITHF910)……. (Navn på emnet,, bokmål)
Supervised Paper in Theory of Science and Ethics (VITHF910) (Name of the course, English)
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