Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters, Certificate | Part time online | FutureLearn | United Kingdom
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Explore the meaning of academic freedom and how it relates to core higher education and societal values with Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters at University of Oslo by FutureLearn.

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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:

  • 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.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

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.

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    Based on the tuition of 89 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
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    89 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 89 USD for the full programme during 21 days.

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