Methods and techniques of philosophical inquiry

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FLWF002000 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Walter Van Herck Petra Van Brabandt Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties - secondary schooling - passive knowledge of English, German and French *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) - knowledge of different library systems, catalogues, databases, etc. relevant as sources for philosophical research - insight in the operational principles of the abovementioned systems - skill to extract relevant information from these systems 3. Course content Introduction to the library of the philosophy department, to the central library of the City Campus, to databases, to e-publications, to encyclopedia's, to philosophicial journals, etc. Introduction to the formal demands concerning bibliography and notes of papers and memoirs. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Exercise sessions Skills training Personal work: Assignments - individual Paper - individual Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments Written assignment: Without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Course notes are available from Universitas copy service. 7. Recommended reading - study material nihil 8. Tutoring petra.vanbrabandt@ua.ac.be   laatste aanpassing: last update: 30/06/2010 15:36 walter.vanherck