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PY5312 Aesthetics

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tue and 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm Thu

This module will consider a number of philosophical questions that arise from reflection on the creation, understanding and evaluation of works of art. Topics to be covered may include the nature of art and the aesthetic, the logic of aesthetic judgement, aesthetic value, interpretation and appreciation.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: New Coursework (5,000-word essay) = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor B N Gaut
Module teaching staff: Prof B Gaut
Module coordinator email bng@st-andrews.ac.uk