Philosophy of education, specialization

Introduction to Philosophy and Its History, Introduction to Argumentation and Philosophy of Social Sciences, Introduction to Ethics and Social Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, Introduction to Epistemology, Introduction to the Philosophy of Language

In the course, the student familiarizes himself with a central theme of education, training or pedagogy from a philosophical point of view. Such topics include e.g. general philosophical questions of education, evaluation of different educational goals (e.g. moral and civic education) and educational methods (e.g. analytical philosophy, existentialism, phenomenology, critical theory, postmodernism), questions of authority and autonomy, demands of democracy and justice, or individuality and culture. The perspective of these topics can also be historical. After completing the course, the student is able to use these skills to prepare his master's thesis.

The reading list is a recommendation. The purpose of the list is to guide students in finding appropriate literature, not to direct them to use exactly the literature below in their essays or faculty examinations. Students are recommended to select the appropriate literature on the subject matter and immediate background of their Master's thesis. Students are urged to discuss their choices with their Master's thesis supervisor, and the selected literature is always to be agreed upon with the examiner in advance and in good time. The selected literature must aim to build a sensible whole that is sufficiently coherent in terms of the chosen topic.

Cahn S M: Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education Callan E: Creating Citizens Carr D: Making Sense of Education Gutek G L: History of the Western Educational Experience Noddings N: Philosophy of Education Marples R: Aims of Education Siegel H: Educating Reason: Rationality, Critical Thinking and Education

Target group

Major students can participate in the specialisation courses already during their second year of study if the course helps them find a topic for their proseminar course or Bachelor's thesis.

Timing

Examinarium examinations and essays can be completed throughout the academic year. Lecture courses are offered during the University teaching periods.

Completion methods

Students are recommended to complete the specialisation option as specialisation courses, reading seminars or in the form of essays. Courses can also be completed by taking Examinarium literature examinations, but please note that each examination must be worth at least 5 credits. Essay topics and reading lists for Faculty examinations must always be agreed upon in advance with the examiner, and the choice of topic and literature must aim to build a sensible and sufficiently coherent whole. Students are recommended to choose specialisation lecture courses or literature directly related to their Master's thesis research or its immediate background.

If the resources allow the course can be part of open university studies. The method of completion may differ from the program in the case of open university studies.

Assessment practices and criteria

Assessment is based on a course, Examinarium examination or an essay. Assessment is carried out on a scale of 0 to 5, based on the course learning outcomes.

Other information

Language of instruction: Finnish, Swedish or English