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RPE305: Philosophy and Literature
| Module Title | Philosophy and Literature |
|---|---|
| Module Code | RPE305 |
| Module Tutor | Roy Jackson |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass 1 module from any levels matching RPE2 or pass 1 module from any levels matching EX2 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module will examine the different ways in which philosophical ideas can be articulated through literature. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The aim here is to provide students with the opportunity to bring their philosophical learning so far into the arena of fiction. The teaching element, therefore, will consider philosophy through literature. That is, we will read selected novels, short stories and plays, and discuss what philosophical ideas can be illustrated through this medium. For example, when reading Frankenstein, what does this tell us about human nature and whether or not we are born good or bad? The works chosen will differ from year to year, but students will also be asked to choose a favourite work of their own to study. This can be a work of fiction, or it can be a philosophical work that has a particular literary style, or even a philosopher who has written on the role of literature (Nietzsche on tragedy for example). |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) reflect on a range of ways in which literature can embody philosophical notions, and can present a critical response to these ideas b) can analyse a range of theoretical perspectives on the connections between philosophy and literature c) can assess how philosophical literature can be subjected to the methodologies of literary criticism. ii. Skills On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) engage in philosophical writing, whose effectiveness as both philosophy and writing they can then reflect upon critically b) engage with a philosophical or literary text in a range of ways which seek to elucidate its meanings. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/Student contact time: 20% Student private study: 80% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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