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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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POLVOS31 Conceptual Analysis and Philosophical Research Methods 5 ECTS
Organised by
Degree Programme in Politics
Political Science
Preceding studies
Compulsory:
Recommended preceding studies: Basic studies in Politics (20-25 ECTS) and the minimum of 10 ECTS of intermediate level studies in Political Science.
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Management
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Keywords

Strategic themes: Internationalisation

Learning outcomes

After completing the module the student possesses a solid knowledge of the various quantitative and qualitative methods used in Political Science.

Contents

Conceptual analysis and philosophical research methods.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Written exam  5 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
In English
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Korvaava opetus  Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Niiniluoto, Critical Scientific Realism. Oxford University Press 1999 (5 ECTS), or

Daly, An Introduction to Philosophical Methods. Broadview Press 2010 (3 ECTS) and
Raatikainen, Ihmistieteet ja filosofia. Gaudeamus 2004 (2 ECTS).

Belongs to following study modules

Faculty of Management
Research Methods in Political Science
2018–2019
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
POLVOS31 Käsiteanalyysi ja filosofiset tutkimusmenetelmät (kirjatentti/essee)
Faculty of Management
Degree Programmes