Content, progress and pedagogy of 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

Types of instruction are listed in §17; Structure and Contents of the Programme.

Exam

Exams