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.
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Topics:
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
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Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
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Philosophy Educational Research View 25 other Short Courses in Philosophy in United KingdomExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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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.
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