| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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This module aims to introduce students to the main themes in existentialism exploring ideas like subjectivity, anxiety, freedom and authenticity.
Students will cover the work of some key existentialist thinkers such as:
• Kierkegaard
• Dostoevsky
• Sartre
• Merleau-Ponty
• De-Beauvoir
Students will:
• become acquainted with the principal theories of Existentialism developed from the mid nineteenth century to the present day;
• come to recognise the impact that Existentialism has on other philosophical disciplines;
• acquire a basic grasp of the central concepts of existence and essence.
Students will:
• be able to use the terminology of Existentialism;
• develop skills of analytical and critical thinking;
• engage critically and sensitively of key texts, drawn from a variety of ages and traditions.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Essay preparation and completion |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Specific research or reading activities developed and directed by academic staff |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Tutorials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 104:00 | 104:00 | Review lecture material, prepare for small group teaching and assessment |
| Total | 200:00 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHI1105 | Existentialism and the Self (Study Abroad Semester 1) |
| PHI1205 | Existentialism and the Self (Study Abroad Semester 2) |
Lectures introduce central themes in European philosophy and provide an introduction to basic concepts and techniques in Existentialism. General study skills are to be taught in seminars, in particular skill in hermeneutically engaging with philosophical texts. Reading and reflecting on books and articles will take place in private study
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 50 | 2000 word essay |
| Essay | 2 | A | 50 | 2000 word essay |
The essay tests the ability to think creatively, self-critically and independently, managing one’s own work to time limits. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of key topics in Existentialism. They will be assessed on their skill to sensitively interpret texts drawn from a variety of ages and traditions.
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