FIL4310 – Ethics with short essay
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The content of the course will vary from year to year, but it will be based on current central questions within ethical theory, moral dilemmas, theories within the philosophy of law and other practical philosophical questions. The seminar will be based on the reading of philosophical texts, current relevant research articles and original texts.
Learning outcome
The aim is to give students an in depth knowledge within a specific philosophical field. Through active participation and writing of an essay, students will also develop the ability to express themselves in academic forms, both orally and in written.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Only master degree students can formally enroll, and take the course for credit.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.
Teaching
Teaching takes place throughout the semester with two hours per week.
Examination
A 4-hours school exam and a short essay of approximately 10-15 pages. The topic must be approved of by the teacher. You submit your essay in Fronter.
When you write an essay you are entitled to receive individual tutoring. However, this requires that you submit a draft to your teacher which must be approved. An exact deadline will be announced on the semester pages. Submitting a draft is obligatory in order for the studentes to have the right to sit the exam.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
How to ask for individual explantion of grade
How to file a complaint against your grade