Undergraduate Course: Dissertation in Philosophy (PHIL10026)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Independent research on a topic approved by the head of Philosophy |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 13:10 - 13:50 | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Diss Prep Class location: Rm 11.18 David Tume Tower
(23 Sep to 2 Dec only) |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Demonstrate ability to plan and present independent investigation of a philosophic topic or problem, to articulate and engage with arguments for and against philosophical views, to structure discussion cogently and perspicuously, to show knowledge of relevant literature, both historical and contemporary. |
Assessment Information
| Written dissertation (100%) |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Elinor Mason
Tel:
Email: elinor.mason@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
Email: sue.richards@ed.ac.uk |
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