PH418
Dissertation Seminar - Economics and Philosophy
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Alexander Voorhoeve LAK 401
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Economics and Philosophy. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The course is intended to develop the ability to make philosophical arguments, to write good philosophical essays, and to present ideas effectively. It covers topics in the philosophy of economics and will serve to prepare students for research and for writing their dissertation.
Teaching
10 hours of seminars in the MT. 10 hours of seminars in the LT.
Formative coursework
Students will be expected to produce 1 essay and 1 presentation in the MT, 1 presentation in the LT, 1 essay in January and 1 essay in April.
Indicative reading
Readings will be chosen by the seminar participants.
Assessment
This course is not assessed.
Key facts
Department: Philosophy
Total students 2013/14: 11
Average class size 2013/14: 8
Controlled access 2013/14: No
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: Non-assessed
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
