Philosophy

Themes in Language, Truth and Literature

Module code: Q3020
Level 6
30 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Lecture
Assessment modes: Dissertation

This module will look in detail at themes related to language, truth and literature. The focus of the module will vary from year to year depending on the tutor. This is because, as a third-year dissertation module, the theme chosen will reflect the knowledge and research of the lecturer/tutor.

You will choose your own dissertation title in consultation with the lecturer/tutor, but must stick to some aspect of the range of material covered and the dissertation must be centred around the theme or themes that lie at the heart of the module.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of some of the important issues in the philosphical analysis of literature and literary language.
• Critically examine and evaluate the philosophical work some literary texts might be said to do.
• Evaluate the complex relations that obtain between literary (poetic and fictional) texts, literary theory, and philosophy.
• Engage in a close reading of a philosophically informed literary work.