Course syllabus - Philosophy of Science II – Research, Society, and Coproduction of Knowledge, 2.5 credits
Information about the course
- Course code: FHVV026
- Host School: School of Health, Care and Social Welfare
- Valid from: 2025-01-09
- Established by: Dean of School
- Decision date: 2024-04-02
- Level of education: Third cycle level
Course objective
The course aims to enable doctoral students to position themselves within a scientific tradition and/or field by developing and communicating their research in multidisciplinary contexts. The course also aims to enable doctoral students to study the relation between scientific research and societal challenges and how different disciplines, actors, and organizations coproduce knowledge.
Course content
- Research communication
- Research cooperation
- Coproduction of knowledge
- The relation between scientific research and society
Intented learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the doctoral student should be able to
- communicate the scientific underpinnings of their own research in different types of contexts.
- evaluate the societal impact of their own field of research and their own research project.
- find and use strategies for developing cross-disciplinary research projects.
The intended qualitative targets in relation to the Higher Education Ordinance, appendix 2.
Knowledge and understanding
For the Degree of Doctor, the doctoral student shall demonstrate:
- A1: broad knowledge and systematic understanding of the research field as well as advanced and up-to-date specialised knowledge in a limited area of this field.
- A2: familiarity with research methodology in general and the methods of the specific field of research in particular.
Competence and skills
For the Degree of Doctor, the doctoral student shall demonstrate
- B4: the ability in both national and international contexts to present and discuss research and research findings authoritatively in speech and writing and in dialogue with the academic community and society in general,
- B5: the ability to identify the need for further knowledge, and
- B6: the capacity to contribute to social development and support the learning of others both through research and education and in some other qualified professional capacity.
Judgement and approach
For a Degree of Doctor the doctoral student shall demonstrate
- C2: specialised insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used.
Teaching formats
Lectures, workshops, seminars
Examination
SEM, active participation in seminars, 1.5 credits.
INL, individual written assignment, 1 credit.
Grade
Examinations included in the course are assessed according to a two-grade scale, fail or pass.
Grades are to be decided by a teacher specially appointed by the university.
A person who has not passed the regular examination shall be given the opportunity to retake the test.
Requirements
To participate in the course and the examinations included in the course, the applicant must be admitted to doctoral studies. Subject to availability, teachers at Mälardalen University that hold a doctorate can be offered to take part of the course.
Specific entry requirements
Students should have completed the course Philosophy of Science I – An introduction, or the equivalent.
Selection criteria
Selection of applicants will be made in accordance with the ranking below.
- Doctoral students at Mälardalen University
- Doctoral students at other higher education institutions
- Teachers at Mälardalen University that holds a PhD.