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Overview
Academic freedom is a fundamental value in modern higher education and research. On Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters at University of Oslo by FutureLearn, you’ll find out how we can use academic freedom to ask critical questions and contribute to a democratic society.
Key facts:
- You’ll explore the importance of free and open research, and how it relates to core higher education and societal values.
- You’ll understand why academic freedom is crucial for maintaining the quality and relevance of research in higher education.
- You’ll learn about some of the current threats to academic freedom, and how this relates to the academic community worldwide.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Traditional and socially engaged definitions of academic freedom
- Academic freedom in relation to other core higher education values
- The limits to what is covered by academic freedom
- Threats to academic freedom in different settings
- Consequences of threats to academic freedom
- The importance of academic freedom to democratic societies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Philosophy Educational Research View 24 other Short Courses in Educational Research in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for students and staff in higher education, but it will be relevant for anyone interested in asking critical questions.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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