070128 VO Epistemological and methodological positions in the theoretical and historical social sciences (2019S)

Students are required to pass a final test in writing; Grades will be awarded after having discussed those tests in individual meetings. Four dates will be offered for taking the test; Exam papers have the form of brief essays to be prepared in advance and will be supplemented by additional questions at the exam. Topics of essays will be announced about two month in advance of the exam. Registrations for the lecture as well as for tests are required. The quality of answers will be evaluated on the basis of completeness, clarity of argument, logical reasoning and precision. Answers have to be formulated in complete sentences and are not acceptable if stated in key words only.