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Qualification and Programme Title
B.A. Philosophy with English Literature Full-time
Programme Code
507H
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
3 Year(s)
Accreditations
This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme
English Literature The wide range of reasoning, research, independent learning, communication and organisational skills acquired from this programme equips graduates to pursue further study or employment in English and related disciplines, and is readily transferable to a wide range of commercial, cultural and professional careers. - a wide study, methodologically and theoretically informed, of the range of literature in the English language from the medieval period to the present; - through study of the range, kinds, structure and character of literature in the English language it aims to produce individuals who possess a broad range of knowledge and understanding of English literature and performance; - to instil in students critical skills in the close reading and analysis of texts both literary and non-literary; responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning; rhetorical skills of effective communication and argument, both oral and written; - to provide students with bibliographic skills appropriate to the discipline; - to provide students with an understanding of the role of cultural norms in understanding and judgement; - to provide students with awareness of how different social and cultural contexts affect the nature of language and meaning.
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 onlyIn 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.
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 (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
The (probably distinctive) philosophical theories and positions taught at the university visited during the year abroad (only applicable to DipHE and BA) (DipHE with Year Abroad/BA with Year Abroad);
English Literature
Lit Path 1: A substantial number of authors and texts from different periods of literary history (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Lit Path 2: Different critical and theoretical approaches in the study of literature, language and performance, and of the literary, cultural and historical contexts that inform both the writing and reading of texts and performance (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Lit Path 3: Thematic and generic links between texts across a wide historical range (CertHE/DipHE/BA)
Philosophy Lectures, tutorials, seminars discussion, independent study, close crucial reading of texts, the design and construction of essays and other assessments.
English Literature Lectures and seminars; (for BA only) an individually supervised dissertation at LH; virtual learning environments
(Year abroad only) assessed as required by host institution
English Literature 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 (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
English Literature
Lit Path 1: Engagement with texts, primary and secondary: By the end of L C: the ability to demonstrate confidence in studying and critically analysing whole novels, plays, poems and films of different kinds and lengths; By the end of L I: the ability to read and locate literary texts from different periods and genres; By the end of L H: the ability to synthesise a wide range of primary and secondary reading and the ability to range independently in their reading beyond prescribed texts in order to diversify and contextualise their study evidenced in a piece of independent research (LC appropriate to CertHE/LI appropriate to DipHE/LH appropriate to BA);
Lit Path 2: The capacity for independent thought and judgement, and the ability to handle information and argument in a critical and self-reflective manner. By the end of L C, the ability to discuss the rationale for key differences between university-level literary study and the methods and expectations experienced at earlier stages of education, and to apply critical and theoretical approaches to the reading of texts; By the end of L I, the ability to construct arguments informed by, but not dependent upon, secondary material; By the end of L H, the ability to construct detailed, balanced and substantiated critical arguments; and to locate those arguments in their appropriate scholarly fields and to formulate independent research questions (LC appropriate to CertHE/LI appropriate to DipHE/LH appropriate to BA);
Lit Path 3: The ability independently to use libraries, catalogues, bibliographies and other appropriate reference sources; to make appropriate use of the internet, the e-library, the physical library and other appropriate libraries; and to choose and use suitable editions of literary texts, applying a basic understanding of textual transmission, evidenced by the ability to document, cite and present, according to an agreed stylesheet of scholarly written work (CertHE/DipHE/BA);
Combined English Literature 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 logical and structured own 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
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 Literature Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH; peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations.
Combined English Literature 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).
English Literature Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, presentation. Students may choose to write a dissertation or research project in this area (BA only).
Combined English Literature and Philosophy Exams, essays, coursework exercises, portfolio, project work (and as part of several modules, group presentations).
