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Literature Review (PHIL90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
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This subject is intended as part of a student's preparation for writing their thesis, by ensuring that they have a proper knowledge of the contemporary literature in that area. The student will undertake a reading programme guided by their supervisor. The readings will be discussed with the supervisor or other appropriate people, either individually or in seminars.
Normally students will enrol in the Shorter thesis, concurrently with this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the contemporary research literature relating to their thesis topic
- Critically evaluate influential positions and debates in this literature
- Identify important questions that have not been resolved within this literature, which their thesis will seek to address
- Refine the critical skills necessary to undertake original research on this topic.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Think critically
- Analyse and evaluate concepts, theories, and arguments
- Develop and present arguments for or against a position
- Consider multiple viewpoints and arguments for those viewpoints
- Articulate ideas, concepts, and interpretations with clarity and coherence
- Engage in critical reflection, synthesis, and evaluation of research-based and scholarly literature.
Last updated: 11 November 2024