Course
Course 7.5 credits • COSM21
The course deals with methodological issues linked to the structure, design, and writing of a thesis for a master's degree in Asian Studies. In addition to a general overview of ontological and epistemological discussions in the social sciences, the course provides knowledge of tools for organising research material.
The course presents the content of the central theoretical and methodological schools within the social sciences. From a theoretical perspective, the course focuses on issues such as the nature of evidence in social research, on the difference between causal explanations and interpretations, on ‘language’ in social research, on historical and philosophical meanings of ‘science’ and the importance of ethical and normative issues in social science.
Study period:
spring semester 2025
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2025-05-05 – 2025-06-08
Language of instruction:
English
Teachers:
Stefan Brehm,
Nicholas Loubere,
Mia Nilsson
Information on included parts
- Individual Seminar Paper , 2.5 credits
- Individual Take-Home Exam , 5 credits