- Department: Philosophy
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Fiora Salis
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2022-23
To introduce students to some of the key issues and concepts in contemporary analytical aesthetics (philosophy of art), in relation to a range of art forms, including the visual arts, music, and literature
Pre-requisite modules
- None
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2021-22 |
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
—understand and explain a range of key problems, issues, and debates in analytic philosophy of art and express this understanding in clear, precise, and accessible terms
—develop and articulate ranges of alternative solutions to problems and issues in analytic philosophy of art in an open-minded way, drawing on module materials
—develop and articulate arguments for the alternative solutions considered in relation to problems and issues in analytic philosophy of art, drawing on module materials, identifying some points of weakness and some potential points for development
—make a judgement about what is the best view on a particular problem in analytic philosophy of art and argue in defence of this judgement
—identify some of their strengths and weaknesses by evaluating their own work in relation to departmental marking criteria
—apply simple strategies for improving their work, based on critical reflection, advice, and feedback
—critically engage with social, political, cultural, ethical, and value issues to contribute to the solution of key contemporary problems
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 2000 Word Essay |
N/A | 100 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 2000 Word Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Feedback on formative work will be returned within 2 weeks of submission, and by the end of term at the latest. Feedback on summative work will be returned within 4 weeks of the assessment deadline.
Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: the Analytic Tradition: An Anthology, eds. Peter Lamarque & Stein Haugom Olsen, Second Edition (Blackwell)