PY4632
Contemporary Philosophy of Language
2017-2018
30
15
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
Using contemporary texts, this module will be an in-depth exploration of recent issues in philosophy of language. Topics that may be discussed include context and indexicality, indefinites and definites, quantifiers, modality and tense, or the relationships among singular propositions, singular thoughts, and singular terms.
Co-requisite(s): If not already passed you must take PY1012
Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour seminar.
Scheduled learning hours: 33
Guided independent study hours: 267
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: 1 or more essays to a total of 7,000 words