The narrative of theory in much of social science research tends to retell the tale of major theorists or theories in a static way; treating theories as fixed worldviews and static icons. The aim of the course is an alternative approach where we explore the dynamic and generative potential of the sociological heritage and exemplify how theoretical and conceptual constructions may be actively used in social sciences.
This course includes as major topics:
- Theorizing in the intersection between the context of justification and context of discovery in the social sciences.
- Conceptual formation as a matter of “constructing the research object” in the social sciences.
- Theoretical strategies and their knowledge generating applications in the social sciences.
The course will elaborate on concrete examples of theoretical and conceptual construction-work. The course will provide an opportunity to problematize and elaborate on theoretical and conceptual issues related to the participant’s own research.
More info: https://www.ntnu.edu/iss/sos8539