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PHL415 Dissertation (32)
Abstract| Students will write a dissertation of approximately 15,000 words on a research topic in Philosophy, which they will produce under the intensive supervision of a member of the academic staff. |
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Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Not for students who have successfully completed PHL405 |
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| PHL405 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have an in-depth knowledge of the area in which they wrote their dissertation
- be able to devise and execute research in a selected area of philosophy
- be able to begin more advanced postgraduate work in philosophy
In particular, they should:
- be able to master a selection of advanced philosophical literature
- be able to expound advanced philosophical treatments of a topic
- possess advanced skills in philosophical analysis and argument
- be capable of independent philosophical judgement, in their own critical evaluation of advanced philosophical work.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Topics which have currency in the academic discipline of Philosophy |
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
