Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of the historical background, philosophy and writing traditions of academic culture, and its place in Western culture
has knowledge of central topics in the philosophy of science
has knowledge of the concepts of ontology, epistemology and methodology
has knowledge of how an academic text is structured, identification and analysis of central topics in an academic text, and principles for academic writing
has knowledge of requirements for academic assignments, such as the development of good research questions, correct and ethical use of sources and academic analysis and discussion
has knowledge of how theory, empirical findings and research should be applied in an academic assignment

Skills

The student...

can write an academic assignment which satisfies the academic genre¿s requirements for language and style, structure, argumentation, correct and ethical reference to sources, discussion, description and analysis
can find, evaluate, use and communicate information in an academic text
can apply relevant research results to both practical and theoretical questions and give reasons for their choices
can apply their knowledge of ontology, epistemology and methodology when selecting methods and sources for their own assignments, and reflect critically both on their own choice of methods and on the methods of their sources
can discuss different views of knowledge and science
can discuss how different ontologies influence the choice of scientific methods and the knowledge obtained in research

General competence

The student...

has an understanding of the role of written language in academic communication, ethical use of sources and reliability in research processes
has an ability to critical, analytical and independent thinking
has an ability to reflect on ethical issues with regards to the selection of research methods, presentation of empirical findings and the use of sources in academic texts

Subject description 6277

Academic Reading and Writing