Phenomenological method of research (3op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

After successful completion of the course, the doctoral candidate is able to:
- comprehend the main features of the phenomenological method
- perceive how to apply the principles of phenomenology (first methodological principle and principle of principles)
- be aware of differences between natural and phenomenological attitudes

Toteutustavat

The course includes seminar days. Pre-readings will be available on Moodle before the course, along with a pre-assigment.

Suoritustavat

Active participation, related literature, learning journal or essay.

Sisältö

The content of the course focuses on applying the phenomenological method

Oppimateriaalit

In order to acquire some basic notions before the course begin and to be able to realize the pre-assignment (see below), the following readings are recommend:

Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Phenomenology of Perception. Abingdon, New York: Routledge, 2006. Preface (pages vii-xxiv)

Dan Zahavi, Phenomenology. Abingdon, New York: Routledge, 2019. Introduction and Part 1: Foundational Issues (pages 1 to 69)

Max van Manen, Phenomenology of Practice, Abingdon, New York: Routledge, 2014. Chapter 9 (pages 240-296) and chapter 13 (pages 357-374)

Alex Arteaga, Emma Cocker, Erika Goble and Juha Himanka, Practices of Phenomenological and Artistic Research, Phenomenology & Practice, 1, 17 (Special Issue), 2022.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

5–1/fail

Esitietovaatimukset

The course is targeted primarily to doctoral researchers at the University of Lapland.