PHIL30870 Philosophy of Fiction

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module will introduce students to philosophical questions to which fictional works, such as novels or movies, give rise.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this module should be able to
- identify important philosophical questions emerging from our engagement with fiction
- explain philosophical positions and arguments in the Philosophy of Fiction
- evaluate philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Fiction
- articulate their own views answers to the philosophical questions discussed in this module
- collaborate with other students on philosophical challenges.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

7
Autonomous Student Learning

94
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials, groupwork, discussions 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: 2000 words Week 6 n/a Graded No

50
Examination: 2-hours at-home exam. Students are required to write an essay Week 12 Yes Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Marta Dmuchowska Tutor