PhD Course in Research Ethics (DUH605)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
DUH605
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
3
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
By the end of the course, the participant will gain knowledge of:
- Ongoing debates in research ethics related to the social sciences and the humanities and related to the institutional research environment.
- The guidelines for Research Ethics in The Social Sciences, Law and Humanities.
- Ethical challenges and central considerations related to the integrity of the research process.
Skills:
By the end of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Critically analyze ethical dimensions, regulations, and guidelines within the fields of social sciences and humanities
- Participate in professional reasoning on responsible research conduct
- Develop a data-management plan for their project (if relevant)
General competences:
- Demonstrate competences in ethical sensitivity, reasoning, and decision making in general and related to own research project.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oral exam | 1/1 | Approved/ Not approved |
Evaluation will be based on an oral exam (ca 15 minutes) about 2 weeks after the course. The candidate must briefly present ethical issues in their project. This will be followed by an academic discussion with the course teachers. The exam is evaluated pass/fail.
Coursework requirements
Active participation in lectures and seminars
Attendance at the sessions is obligatory. A student who, for whatever reason, is absent from 25% or more of the sessions will not be admitted to the exam