Philosophy of culture

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FLWFA07300 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 5 Study load (hours) 140 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Arthur Cools Geert Van Eekert Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No prerequisites *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Knowledge of and insight into the main themes of a philosophy of culture, and of the main topics in current debates about modern culture. 3. Course content The first part will provide a definition of philosophy of culture and a description of its main themes. The second part will discuss main topics in current debates about modern culture. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material Reader including the main philosophical texts that will be discussed during the lectures. This reader will be published by Universitas 7. Recommended reading - study material None 8. Tutoring None laatste aanpassing: last update: 18/12/2009 14:49 geert.vaneekert