Study Foundation Semester – Individual, Society and Science

Knowledge:The student:

• Have broad knowledge of science traditions and their place in society
• Have basic knowledge of the role of science in the development of society
• Have updated knowledge on the social sciences, ethics, and theory of science
• Understand the ethical challenges in research and knowledge-based practice
• Have an understanding of themselves at a personal level in communication and in relation to others

Skills: The student :

• Can master to identify different views, arguments, and structures in academic texts
• Can master to give presentation of viewpoints in debates
• Is able to reflect on their values and views on humanity
• Is able to critically reflect on ethical issues; related to personal issues, their studies and issues having to do with society
• Is able to find, assess and refer to course literature, and present it, both in writing and orally
• Is able to work both independently and in groups

General competence: The student:

• Can communicate important academic theories, problems and solution both in writing and orally
• Has insight into what characterizes academic texts, and how academic texts can have impact on society
• Has insight into academic and ethical aspects of the scientific production of knowledge
• Can plan and complete tasks over a period of time on their own and as a participant in a group, and contribute to their own and others' professional development