PHD-FRAMING Apparatus:Framing (Spring 2027)

Skills

After this course the candidate:

• can position the overall argument of the PhD project in relation to both a specialized

research field and the disciplinary field at large

• can communicate clearly the main findings and conclusions of the PhD project

• has advanced knowledge about academic writing

• applies knowledge to demonstrate authoritative judgement, adaptability, and

responsibility as an independent scholar or leading practitioner

• can formulate logical and compelling written arguments in a well-structured text

• applies skills to demonstrate scholarly autonomy and responsibility as an expert and

leading practitioner or scholar

• can give advanced peer-review feedback on a written text

• identifies relevant concerns in research ethics

Assignments

• Submission of full chapter/paper in advance of the course

• Detailed feedback on two of your peers’ submissions

• Active participation in discussions

• Act as reader to a first-year PhD Candidate’s literature review

Compulsory Activities

In advance of the course, participants submit a full draft of either an introduction or an exegesis

(“kappe”), which are then circulated to the other participants. All participants read through and

prepare peer-review comments on each other’s drafts. After receiving peer-review comments,

participants work individually with improving the work before a second submission of a revised

proposal. Candidates also act as review critics for the first year Apparatus: Reading course

penultimate seminar (April 6, 2027). To pass this course, you must: Attend 100% of the

workshops, turn in all assignments on time, and pass assessment of defined deliverables. All

participants are expected to actively participate in discussions which are part of the course.

The compulsory activities are approved by the PhD Programme and the course is evaluated as

pass/fail.