Philosophy of Science

Exam number: NEU ZU VERGEBEN

Semester: from 1st semester

Duration of the module: One semester

Form of the module (i.e. obligatory, elective etc.): Elective

Frequency of module offer: Each summer semester

Prerequisites: None

Applicability of module for other study programmes:
Obligatory or elective in other study programmes. For further information check regulations of the study programme.

Person responsible for module: Prof. Dr. Jana Costas

Name of the professor: Prof. Dr. Jana Costas

Language of teaching: English

ECTS-Credits (based on the workload): 6

Workload and its composition (self-study, contact time):
Contact time (lecture, tutorials, seminar etc.) 30 h; self-study: 150 h

Contact hours (per week in semester): 2

Methods and duration of examination:
Presentation of insights and learnings acquired during the course. (120 P).

Emphasis of the grade for the final grade: Please check regulations of the study programme

Aim of the module (expected learning outcomes and competencies to be acquired):
The aim of this course is to introduce the participants to basic concepts and central paradigms of the philosophy of science. They will be enabled to classify research from a philosophy of science’s perspective. Further, they will learn to reflect, discuss and judge research approaches critically.

Contents of the module:
Basic concepts of philosophy of science, research paradigms and their influence on research designs, quality criteria of research.

Teaching and learning methods:
Workshops, readings, discussions and presentations

Literature (compulsory reading, recommended literature):
Berger, P. & Luckmann, T. (1966): The Social Construction of Reality. Garden City: Anchor Books.
Glaser, B. & Strauss, A. (1968) The Discovery of Grounded Theory. London: Weidenfeld & Nicholson.
Kuhn, T. (1996): The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 3. Aufl. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Popper, K. (1975): The Logic of Scientific Discovery. London: Hutchison.

Further information:
Registration in Moodle Viadrina required.