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Qualification and Programme Title
B.A. Philosophy with English Language with Year Abroad Full-time
Programme Code
493H
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
4 Year(s)
Accreditations
This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme
Aims of the joint honours English Language programme:
To provide students with in-depth study of the ways in which the English language can be described; the ways in which it has changed over time; variation in language use, the ways in which language is acquired by both native and non-native speakers, and the study of language use in different social contexts.
As students progress through the programme, they will have the chance to study a range of more specialised and applied modules, looking for example at the relationship between language, gender and identity, the way language is processed in the mind, everyday creativity, the role of English in new media, and the teaching of English.
To develop research skills in English Language.
Philosophy The programmes aim to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of central areas of philosophy, its methods and history. It aims to engage their interest in and enthusiasm for issues of philosophy and to foster within them the skills distinctive of good philosophy in particular, the abilities to:
analyse abstract claims and arguments accurately,
present their own views verbally and in writing, clearly and with supporting argument
collaborate with others in the course of such analyses and presentations
The programmes aim to provide students with the opportunity to engage with the range of expertise and internationally recognized research undertaken in the Dept. of Philosophy. Through these various aims and provisions, the programmes will enrich the lives of students who take them, and will provide society with the resource of graduates who can think and express their thoughts in a clear and logical manner. Graduates equipped with these transferable skills as well as with the knowledge of the subject’s contents will be employed in a wide range of occupations.
For Year Abroad programme only:
In addition to the aims of the 3-year BA programme, the 4-year programme has aims to:
To give students the opportunity to live in the society and culture of a foreign country;
To provide the opportunity to learn a foreign language/improve existing proficiency (where applicable);
To acquire the ability to study authors of interest in their original language (where applicable);
To provide the opportunity to experience academic life in general, and philosophy in particular, as it is practised in another country;
To enhance students' organisation and communication skills;
To enhance students' employability through proven ability to succeed in a foreign setting;
To provide an extra opportunity for students to study in more depth topics of particular interest to them.
For Year in Computer Science programme only: Computer Science is both an academic discipline in its own right and an enabling technology for other disciplines: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences as well as Science and Engineering. The focus here is firmly on Computer Science as an enabling technology. The programme aims to provide a solid, self-contained and coherent core of computer science suitable for combination with a variety of other academic disciplines. It aims to provide:
A grounding in the theory underpinning modern developments in computer science.
An introduction to practical software design and implementation.
A range of options in computer science to cater for a variety of interests and backgrounds.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Philosophy
The texts, theories and arguments of some of the major analytical philosophers, both past and present (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Some central theories and arguments in some of the core areas of analytical philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and moral and political philosophy (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Some theories and arguments that are the subject of current research in contemporary analytical philosophy (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
A range of techniques of philosophical reasoning, and how those techniques are brought to bear on philosophical theories and problems (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Basic logical notation and proof procedures, and of the most important ways in which those techniques inform analytic philosophy in general (DipHE with Year Abroad/BA with Year Abroad);
English Language
Lang Path 1: One or more specialised area(s) of English Language and Linguistics: its theories, historical varieties, methods of discovery and major conceptual paradigms (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Lang Path 2: The history and development of the English language, or the grammar, syntax and lexis of Old English, and the critical and cultural frameworks within which it is studied (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Lang Path 3: Analytic practices in the description of the English language and traditions in linguistic theory (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Lang Path 4: The variation of English language in different situational and developmental contexts and the theoretical frameworks within which such variety is studied (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Lang Path 5: The grammar, discourse and lexis of varieties of English and critical and cultural frameworks within which such variation is studied.
Philosophy Lectures, tutorials, seminars discussion, independent study, close crucial reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments
English Language Lectures and seminars (L1, 2 & 3) and student-led seminars (L3). Independent study in groups (L1; supported by lectures and group supervision) and individually (L1, supported by lectures and individual supervision; L2, supported by group seminars and individual supervision) prepares students for work on an individually supervised research project or dissertation at L3. Formative written exercises and essays as well as non-assessed student presentations and group work provide students with opportunities to practice and refine their skills at all levels.
Philosophy Exams, essays, coursework exercises, project work
(Year Abroad Only) Assessed as required by host institution
English Language Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, presentation. Students may choose to write a dissertation or research project in this area (BA only).
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Philosophy
To interpret philosophical writing from a variety of ages and traditions (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
To understand and use a range of specialised philosophical terminology (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
To display independent understanding of philosophical views and arguments, and to work independently - including devising and researching pieces of philosophical writing of various lengths – and in groups (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Facility in the (probably distinctive) philosophical methods taught at the university visited during the year abroad (DipHE with Year Abroad/BA with Year Abroad);
English Language
Lang Path 1: The capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse, and from both readerly and writerly perspectives (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Combined English Language and Philosophy
Independent study skills (self-organisation, initiative and self-direction; time management; autonomous research skills; the ability to collect, organise, synthesise and evaluate information; planning, drafting and editing (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
The ability to produce an extended piece of academic writing, drawing on independent study skills acquired on the programme (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Transferable skills relevant to employment, including problem-solving, self-reliance, initiative, adaptability, flexibility, resilience, self-motivation, and competences such as note-taking, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to use and manipulate digital resources and to present information and ideas effectively using ICT (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Ability to summarise, synthesise, analyse and evaluate others’ arguments, and to formulate their own logical and structured arguments, normally both orally and in writing, with appropriate supporting evidence (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Ability to work as a member of a team in a range of contexts, including the capacity to listen, to respond flexibly to feedback, to understand diverse perspectives, and to negotiate solutions collectively (CertHE/DipHE/BA)
Philosophy Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological contents and sessions involving individual and group presentations), independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
English Language Lectures and seminars (LC, I & H) and student-led seminars (LH). Formative written exercises and essays as well as non-assessed student presentations and group work provide students with opportunities to practice and refine their skills at all levels.
Combined English Language and Philosophy Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop discussions (including, at Stage 1 and 2, sessions with explicitly methodological contents and sessions involving individual and group presentations), independent study, close reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
Philosophy Exams, essays, coursework exercises, project work (and as part of several modules, group presentations).
(Year Abroad only) assessed as required by host institution
English Language Assessment is by written assignment, essay and portfolio. Students may choose to write a dissertation or research project in this area (BA only).
Combined English Language and Philosophy Exams, essays, coursework exercises, portfolio, project work (and as part of several modules, group presentations).
