- Course code: PHD930
- Credits: 10
- Language: English
Study program affiliation:
The Status of the Discipline PHD930
PHD930 is about exposing the candidate to the frontiers of research and the candidate's ability to expose their position in the context of peers. Thus, it introduces the candidate to current research positions, sources, central texts, methods, and the research history related to the Candidate's discipline(s) and topic. Several disciplines may be relevant for cross-disciplinary or interdisciplinary projects. Courses taken in Research Schools will be credited as part of this course.
The course will also give the student a better understanding of disseminating research. It may also include attending international conferences.
MODES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Attending research seminars and conferences and presenting their work are the primary modes of working in this course. A high level of individual adaptation is expected and should be developed in dialogue with the supervisor(s).
Study requirements
The student must:
- disseminate the discipline(s) at the academic level by teaching or lecturing for at least 4 hours. The lecturing/teaching must be given at the university level
- take part in the course evaluation if such an evaluation exists
- either: Attend two international conferences related to the PhD project or discipline (after admission to the PhD program). Or: Have an academic stay abroad of a minimum of three weeks
- either: Complete at least two courses from a relevant Research School or similar courses in the discipline. Or: Submit an independent essay or article of approx. 6000 words. This essay or article should be connected to the research positions or challenges in the discipline(s). The essay or article is to be approved by the PhD supervisor. If the work is published in an academic journal with references, it is sufficient to pass on the bibliographical information
Final assessment/Exam
The final assessment for this course is based on fulfilling the course requirements. The course is graded 'passed'/'not passed'.
Learning outcome
The course provides insight into the challenges of the contemporary study of the discipline(s). After completion of the course, the PhD student's
Knowledge
The candidate
- is at the forefront of knowledge within their academic field
- know well the main contemporary and historical positions in the discipline
- know about different modes in which to present their research
Skills
The candidate
- can present their research to peers and other audiences of interest
- can discuss their research and scholarly work at a high international standard
- can participate in negotiations and arguments about complex academic issues and challenge established knowledge and practice in the field
- can situate and contribute to one's project within the current discussion
General competence
The candidate can
- identify relevant issues and topics related to their research and carry their research out with scholarly integrity
- communicate research through recognised Norwegian and international channels
