Universität Wien

180113 SE Topics of recent social ontology (2021W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

This seminar will be held online via Zoom on Tuesdays, 11.30AM to 1 PM. The first meeting is in the second week of the semester.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Social Ontology is usually defined as the study of the nature and the basic properties of the social world. In this seminar, we discuss selected recent contributions to social ontology. Topics to be covered include collective intentionality, norms and institutions, and social identity.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation in the meetings is mandatory.
Written inputs (60%)
Moderation of one meeting (20%)
Active participation in the discussion (20%)

Successfull completion of the course requires an overall grade of at least 4; missing contributions will be graded with 5.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regular participation in the meetings is mandatory.
Written inputs (60%)
Moderation of one meeting (20%)
Active participation in the discussion (20%)

Successfull completion of the course requires an overall grade of at least 4; missing contributions will be graded with 5.

Examination topics

Assigned reading (as listed on Moodle); most of the assigned readings will be taken from the current and past issues of the Journal of Social Ontology.

Reading list

Assigned reading (as listed on Moodle); most of the assigned readings will be taken from the current and past issues of the Journal of Social Ontology.

Association in the course directory

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