Syllabus for Foundational Texts of Aesthetics
Grundläggande texter i estetik
Syllabus
- 7.5 credits
- Course code: 5ES101
- Education cycle: Second cycle
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Main field(s) of study and in-depth level:
Aesthetics A1N
Explanation of codes
The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:
First cycle
- G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
- G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Second cycle
- A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
- A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
- AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
- Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Established: 2022-02-28
- Established by: The Department Board
- Applies from: Autumn 2022
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Entry requirements:
180 credits, or equivalent, including 60 credits in philosophy, aesthetics, musicology, literature or art history. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Responsible department: Department of Philosophy
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with key texts in philosophical aesthetics
- demonstrate a good grasp of the main theories and concepts discussed
- critically discuss those theories and concepts
- apply the theories and concepts to other questions or subjects
- articulate a systematic understanding of aesthetics as a field of study.
Content
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of philosophical aesthetics through reading and discussion of key texts. The texts range from historical works to contemporary work, and cover a number of different theoretical approaches.
Instruction
Instruction is provided through lectures and seminars. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
The course is assessed by written assignments.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.
Reading list
Reading list
Applies from: Autumn 2022
Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.
Reading List
Course readings are announced here or in Studium at the latest five weeks before the start of the course.