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AK2012 Individual Course in Philosophy 7.5 credits

Individual advanced course in an area of philosophy selected jointly by teacher and student.

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AK2012 (Autumn 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

At KTH, courses in several philosophical fields are offered. This course enables the student to gain deeper insights into any of these fields.

Intended learning outcomes

The course is expected to give deeper knowledge within some particular area of philosophy selected jointly by the student and the teacher.

Course disposition

Individual studies under supervision. For further information, contact any of the teachers.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

At least one course (7.5 credits) at the Division of Philosophy, KTH.

Recommended prerequisites

No information inserted

Equipment

None.

Literature

Relevant literature is chosen in relation to the chosen topic.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • ÖVN1 - Essay, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Essay.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

No information inserted

Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Course web AK2012

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

No information inserted

Contact

John Cantwell, cantwell@kth.se