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Archived Curricula Guide 2012–2015
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POLVOS31 Conceptual Analysis and Philosophical Research Methods 5 ECTS
Organised by
Degree Programme in Politics
Political Science
Preceding studies
Compulsory:
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Management
Curricula 2011 – 2012
VALTS4 Methodological Studies 15 ECTS

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

School of Management
Methods in Political Science
2012–2013
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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School of Management
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