Lectures and seminar given in Theory of science MA course

Today I have given three hours of lectures and a one-hour seminar in the master course Theory of science (MSO120), which is offered by the University of Stavanger´s Department of social studies. The topics were critical theory, rationality, and levels of science (specifically social sciences vs. psychology and biology). Some 9 students attended.

Lectures and seminar given in Theory of science MA course

Today I have given three hours of lectures and a one-hour seminar in the master course Theory of science (MSO120), which is offered by the University of Stavanger´s Department of social studies. The topics were phenomenology and hermeneutics. Up to 12 students attended.

Study program meeting attended

Today I attended the biannual study program meeting related to University of Stavanger´s master in social studies.

Seminar given in Theory of science MA course; attendance

Today I have given a one-hour seminar in the master course Theory of science (MSO120), which is offered by the University of Stavanger´s Department of social studies. The topics were pragmatism (applied to the Cornell University rape case) and Lakatos´ notion of research programs (applied to social studies). 6 students attended. I also attended the preceding three hours of lectures.

Master thesis grading - master in social studies

I have recently taken part in the grading of a master thesis in the University of Stavanger´s master in social studies.

Opening day of master in social studies attended; theory of science course presented

On Monday August 17th I attended part of the opening day for the University of Stavanger´s master in social studies (MSO), and briefly presented the course Theory of science (MSO120), for which I am course coordinator this Autumn semester.

2 oral exams attended and graded

Lately I have taken part in the grading and assessment of 2 oral exams in the University of Stavanger´s master thesis course in social work, in the capacity as internal examiner.

2 scheduled appointments

Today I have given a welcome speech at the opening of our master degree in social studies, with some 30 people attending, and had a meeting.

Two meetings, a welcome speech, a graduation ceremony, and cake and coffee

Today I have given a welcome speech to the new students in our master in social studies (MSO), attended two scheduled meetings and watched the MFAMILY graduation ceremony, with some cake and coffee afterwards.