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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
HIST0001-1  Introduction to the history of science and techniques
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in philosophy, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Information and Communication, Professional Focus in Journalism, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Information and Communication, Professional Focus in Journalism, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Information and Communication, Professional Focus in Cultural Mediation and Book-related Professions, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Information and Communication, Professional Focus in Cultural Mediation and Book-related Professions, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre4
Holder(s) :  Laurence Bouquiaux
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The first part of the course consists of a general introduction to history of science and description of the main trends of this field. This presentation is illustrated by numerous particular studies. The second part of the course is organized like a seminar. Each of the students has to study in depth a question and to make an oral presentation of the results of his/her work.
Course objective :  The aim of the course is to show that the history of science and the philosophy of science are closely related. It is also stressed that there is no just one way to study the history of science.
Prerequisites :  none
Organization :  See : http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Written notes :  There are neither textbooks or lecture notes. The books each student has to read depend on the question he/she has chosen to study (see "aperçu general").
Assessment :  Oral exam. The oral presentation (see "aperçu general") is also taken into account.
Contacts :  Laurence BOUQUIAUX,
Département de Philosophie, pl. du 20-Août, 7 à 4000 Liège - 2e étage.
Tél. 04 366 55 91
E-mail laurence.bouquiaux@ulg.ac.be


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