Epistemology of Social Sciences Course
Gain deep insights into knowledge construction in social sciences. Master evaluating evidence, identifying bias and misinformation, addressing ethics and power dynamics, and creating rigorous research frameworks for real-world humanities challenges. This course equips you to conduct transparent, credible research on complex social issues using practical tools and key theories.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Explore epistemology in social sciences to gain tools for assessing knowledge claims, biases, and conflicting evidence. Master theories of method and justification, analyse power and ethics in research, and compare qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Develop a clear epistemological framework for rigorous, transparent research on social issues.
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Develop skills
- Evaluate evidence by judging validity, causality, bias, and uncertainty in studies.
- Detect misinformation by spotting fallacies, framing tricks, and weak public claims quickly.
- Design robust studies by mixing methods, planning validity checks, and reducing research bias.
- Communicate complexity by explaining uncertainty and probabilistic results to lay audiences.
- Build epistemic frameworks by setting standards, protocols, and ethics for social research.
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