Legal theory and legal philosophy
About the course
Students must be admitted to the PhD programme in Law.
This course deals with current and general scientific and legal topics and issues, such as the nature and role of legal science and fundamental issues related to legal science.
Objectives of the course
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- JUR-8002 Philosophy of Science in Law 4 ects
- SVH-8008 Philosophy and Theory of Science (core version) 3 ects
- SVH-8009 Philosophy and Theory of Science (expanded version) 4 ects
Teaching methods
The teaching consists of discussions in seminar form over a two-day period.
Attendance and active participation in the teaching are compulsory. The term active participation means that the students attempt to link the various themes raised to their own projects and explain this.
In addition, it is expected that all the students present articles for discussion during the seminar teaching, in line with the guidelines for the reading seminar.
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction varies between Norwegian and English depending on the participants.Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Oral exam | Duration: 2 Days |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
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