PhD Course in Research Ethics (DUH205)

Content

The course presents a broad orientation on central issues in research ethics related to the social sciences and the humanities and offers participants an arena to reflect critically upon integrity and ethics in research. Participants will be introduced to the ethical guidelines established by the Norwegian National Committee for Research Ethics in Social Sciences and Humanities (NESH).

The course will be taught in English.

Learning outcome

By the end of the course, the participant will gain knowledge of:

• Ongoing debates in research ethics related to the social sciences and the humanities and related to the institutional research environment
• The guidelines for Research Ethics in The Social Sciences, Law and Humanities.
• Ethical challenges and central considerations related to the integrity of the research process

Skills:

By the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

• Critically analyse ethical dimensions, regulations and guidelines within the fields of social sciences and humanities
• Participate in professional reasoning on responsible research conduct
• Develop a data-management plan for their project (if relevant)

General competences:

• Demonstrate competences in ethical sensitivity, reasoning, and decision making in general and related to own research project

Required prerequisite knowledge

Exam

Coursework requirements

Attendance at the sessions is obligatory. A student who, for whatever reason, is absent from 25% or more of the sessions will not be admitted to the exam.

Course teacher(s)

Study Program Director:

Course teacher:

Course coordinator:

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Method of work

Lectures, seminars, and workshop. A detailed timetable will be available to course participants at the beginning of the semester.

Open for

PhD fellows/PhD candidates.

Course assessment

Literature