PH385-30 Philosophy and Literature Dissertation
Introductory description
The Philosophy and Literature dissertation offers a structured opportunity for independent learning on a topic of interdisciplinary relevance. It aims to encourage students to bridge the two disciplines. It is a particularly useful choice for students thinking of going on to graduate work, but it is also relevant for career destinations requiring skills in gathering and synthesising material.
Module aims
The overall aim is to write a 10,000-word dissertation on an interdisciplinary topic agreed between students and supervisors. The dissertation topic has to span both disciplines. Students wishing to focus predominantly on either Philosophy or Literature will be advised to undertake a dissertation in either Philosophy or ECLS.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Students may choose their own subject.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Design and carry out a project involving research or a critical review in a chosen field at the interfaces of philosophy and literature.
- Develop a deep knowledge of the chosen research topic.
- Develop written communication skills.
- Develop time-management skills in the establishment of a research and writing plan.
- Develop research skills.
- Develop IT skills in presenting the dissertation and using on-line resources while researching the topic.
Research element
Students will be required to complete their own research on a subject of their choice.
Interdisciplinary
The student's subject must combine the study of Philosophy and Literature.
Subject specific skills
Researching and writing an original essay on an interdisciplinary topic
Transferable skills
Independent research and writing
Teaching split
| Provider | Weighting |
|---|---|
| English and Comparative Literary Studies | 50% |
| Philosophy | 50% |
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 5 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Private study | 295 hours (98%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
Independent research and writing
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% |
Feedback on assessment
Regular supervision meetings to gain feedback on progress.
Written feedback on the final dissertation, explaining the mark that was given, will be provided through tabula.
Anti-requisite modules
If you take this module, you cannot also take:
- EN3E0-30 Dissertation
- PH313-30 Dissertation
- PH353-15 Independent Project
- PH386-15 Philosophy and Literature Independent Project
Courses
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 2 of UHIA-V1V5 Undergraduate History and Philosophy
- Year 3 of UPHA-VQ72 Undergraduate Philosophy and Literature
- Year 4 of UPHA-VQ73 Undergraduate Philosophy and Literature with Intercalated Year