Universität Wien

190054 SE Philosophy of Science and Educational Research Methods (2024S)

Scholarly perspectives on the epistemological foundations of Higher education

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 19 - Bildungswissenschaft
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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 13.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 20.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.04. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 15.05. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.05. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 12.06. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 26.06. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar focuses on some influential texts in critical theory and methodology relevant to contemporary debates about the foundations of education. For example, the linguistic turn, deconstruction, and other overarching scholarly theoretical perspectives are analyzed. This seminar will thus deepen and explore some of the themes presented in M2a (Lukas Boser).
Students acquire further knowledge and in-depth understanding of specific philosophical and methodological problems based on qualified knowledge of the theories of science.

Assessment and permitted materials

Mid-semester: mandatory, well-prepared oral presentation of a text to discuss with the seminar. This will account for 20% of the points that can be earned in the course (max. 4 points).
End-of-Semester: a written essay (5-6 pages) reflecting the knowledge and questions that are related to the topic of the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Total points: 20; minimum 11 points needed to pass the course.

18-20 = 1 16-17 = 2 14-15 = 3 11-13 = 4 0 - 10 = 5

Sufficient knowledge of English to read and understand some English texts and to follow the English-speaking course instructor.
Active participation.

Examination topics

Reading list

Tröhler, Daniel (2011). Languages of Education. Protestant Legacies, National Identities, and Global Aspirations. New York: Routledge, 2011.

Lodge, David & Wood, Nigel (eds.) (2008).Modern criticism and theory: a reader. 3rd ed. Harlow, England: Pearson Longman

Association in the course directory

M2b

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