Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE | ||
Code | PHIL310 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof RM Gaskin Philosophy Richard.Gaskin@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To study some of the main issues in the contemporary philosophy of language. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to explain the point of compositional theories of meaning. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to explain the nature and purpose of Frege's sense-reference distinction. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to explain Russell's Theory of Descriptions. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to explain the difference between extensionality and intensionality and be able to evaluate some of the problems connected with these notions. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to explain and evaluate sceptical approaches to meaning, such as Quine's and Kripke's. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to explain and evaluate Davidson's programme of radical interpretation. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to explain rival theories of truth and evaluate their relative merits. |
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(LO8) Students will be able to explain the connections between the notions of truth and meaning, and be able to evaluate the debate between realists and anti-realists. |
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(S1) Students will enhance their ability to read and understand complex texts and arguments. |
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(S2) Students will develop their analytical skills. |
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(S3) Students will enhance their ability to construct arguments both orally and in writing. |
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(S4) Students will develop the ability to work independently. |
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(S5) Students will develop the ability to make appropriate use of library and internet resources. |
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(S6) Students will enhance their ability to write correct formal English prose on analytical issues. |
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(S7) Students will enhance their ability to engage in discussion about controversial and difficult matters. |
Syllabus |
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Compositionality |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
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22 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 128 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 2 hours | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assessment 1 This is not an anonymous assessment. | 10-15 minute present | 10 | ||||
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 2,000 words | 30 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |