Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
A student who has completed the module:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Has an understanding of the history and theoretical framework
of theories of science at the Master’s level
- Has an understanding of the relation between theories of
science, research designs and research methods at the Master’s
level
- Has an understanding of the contents and interrelation of the
positions of theories of science as well as the capability of
relating critically to these at the Master’s level
- Has a thorough knowledge of the relation of his/her own
professional fields to theories of science and research
designs.
Skills
- Can use the basic problems of theories of science in relation
to the assessment of sources and references in projects at the
Master’s level
- Can independently assess the value and reliability of his/her
own science production in relation to scientific basic
problems
- Can use theories of science, research designs and research
methods within his/her own fields at the research level
- Can communicate knowledge of theories of science and research
designs to specialists as well as non-specialists.
Competences
- Is able to reflect critically on project-related choices of
values, theories of science and methods
- Is able to continuously develop professionally through the
acquisition of new knowledge of the development and renewal of
theories of science and research designs.
Type of instruction
Lectures, workshops, synopses, seminars, assignments, etc.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Theories of Science and Research Designs |
Type of exam | Written exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | As outlined in the Joint Programme
Regulations. |