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160148 PS Theory of Science and Linguistics (2020W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from We 02.09.2020 10:00 to Mo 28.09.2020 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2020 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 06.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 20.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
- Tuesday 26.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Theory (or Philosophy) of Science deals with the question how scientific knowledge emerges (and, for that matter, what is actually perceived as scientific ‘knowledge’). It explores possibilities and limitations of scientific knowledge construction and, at least in some strands, also considers how it is socio-culturally conditioned. It investigates into the role and contextuality of epistemic procedures as well as institutional and social factors of knowledge creation.In this course we deal, on a general level, with the question of what Theory of Science is and should be. Furthermore, we read and discuss some classical texts of Philosophy of Science and Sociology of Science. And finally, finally discuss on this basis to what extent our own linguistic epistemological activity needs to be epistemologically reflected.The course will take place face-to-face if circumstances allow. For students who cannot participate face-to-face, the possibility is provided to participate (live) via the tool Collaborate (via Moodle). Should COVID-19 prevention require it, the course will go online completely.UPDATE due to COVID-19 (1/11/2020): As a result of the current govenrnemental COVID-19 prevention measues this course will be held only online as of Nov. 3, 2020.
Assessment and permitted materials
1. Short oral presentation or moderation of joint text discussion
2. Written paper (10-15 pages)For students who cannot participate face-to-face, options will be provided to deliver the oral presentation in medial form (details will be elaborated via Moodle)All written examinations will be checked by the Turnitin text similarity checker ("plagiarism test").
2. Written paper (10-15 pages)For students who cannot participate face-to-face, options will be provided to deliver the oral presentation in medial form (details will be elaborated via Moodle)All written examinations will be checked by the Turnitin text similarity checker ("plagiarism test").
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Apart from the oral and scriptal records mentioned above, a regular presence (depending on the situation: in classroom or online), reading of the discussed texts and active participation in discussions is required.
Examination topics
Engagement with seminal literature from the field of Philosophy or Sociology of Science and concerning a particular sub-area (which is to be selected in arrangement with the instructor)
Reading list
Introductory literature (optional):Stephan Kornmesser & Wilhelm Büttemeyer. 2020. Wissenschaftstheorie: Eine Einführung. Stuttgart: J.B. Metzler.
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Samir Okasha. 2016. Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.More references will be provided within the course.
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Samir Okasha. 2016. Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.More references will be provided within the course.
Association in the course directory
MA1-M6
MA2-M5
MA2-M5
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