Postgraduate Course: Logic and Language 1 (PHIL11098)
Course Outline
School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This is a dedicated Masters course on topics in logic and language. The course involves seminars, visiting speakers, and specific taught material on topics in mathematical logic, philosophy of language and areas of philosophy that use logical methods. |
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, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. 3.11 Dugald Stewart Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should:
- have a acquired a facility with using logical methods in philosophy;
- these will include a familiarity with logic at "intermediate" level;
- become familiar with some of the main topics in contemporary work in logic, philosophy of logic and language, and related areas. |
Assessment Information
The course will be 100% assessed by a single 2500 word essay due at the end of the semester. There will also be non-assessed presentations in class during the semester. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Jeffrey Ketland
Tel: (0131 6)50 3662
Email: Jeffrey.Ketland@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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