At KTH, courses in several philosophical fields are offered. This course enables the student to gain deeper insights into any of these fields.
AK2012 Individual Course in Philosophy 7.5 credits
Individual advanced course in an area of philosophy selected jointly by teacher and student.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AK2012 (Autumn 2011–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AK2012 (Autumn 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least one course (7.5 credits) at the Division of Philosophy, KTH.
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
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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 room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
John Cantwell, cantwell@kth.se