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A clear and wide-ranging comprehension of the most salient concepts in European philosophy of interpretation. An ability to place the relevant movements within the philosophical tradition that they develop on and criticise. An ability to report and analyse critically the major arguments advanced within and between the major strands of philosophy of interpretation. An understanding of the weaknesses and of the strengths and contemporary relevance of these strands.
Indicative Module Content:Explanation, Interpretation and Understanding. Hermeneutics and the specific character of the human sciences. Expression and indication, perception and temporality. Circumspective perception and pre-understanding. Philosophical hermeneutics and deconstruction.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 7 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 98 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: One final assignment with two questions to be answered, one from each half of the module. This is an open book assignment. |
Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 67 |
Essay: One in semester Essay, title to be specified on deadline announcement | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | Yes | 33 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback offered to students after grading of essays, indicating strengths and weaknesses. Availability for feedback after examination.
Name | Role |
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Dr Lisa Foran | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |