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PHIL31100

Academic Year 2024/2025

Philosophy of Fiction (PHIL31100)

Subject:
Philosophy
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Philosophy
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Tatjana von Solodkoff
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will introduce students to philosophical questions to which fictional works, such as novels or movies, give rise.
In particular, we will discuss what fiction is, what fictional characters are, and what role imagining plays in our engagement with fiction.
The module is discussion-based. Students are expected to engage with the lecturer and fellow students during class actively.

About this Module

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
Autonomous Student Learning

166
Lectures

24
Tutorial

10
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials, group-work, discussions

The use of AI in any of the assignments is prohibited.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PHIL30870 - Philosophy of Fiction


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Students will complete three short reflective written assignments during class, occurring at undisclosed specific weeks.
 Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): Closed-book exam, in-class, 2 hrs, all topics discussed in the lectures will be covered Week 12 Graded No
75
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

The lectures will be based on Lebens, Sam & von Solodkoff, Tatjana (2023). Thinking about Stories. Routledge. I would recommend buying the book, however, purchasing the book is not a requirement for the module.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Wed 15:00 - 15:50
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