2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARTF3161 Death, Desire and the Aesthetic: Hegel in Contexts
20 creditsClass Size: 18
Module manager: Dr Joanne Crawford
Email: j.s.crawford@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to understand Hegel's theories on subjectivity, desire and aesthetics. They should also be able to identify and work through the variety of twentieth century cultural and theoretical contexts.Skills outcomes
Verbal and written fluency in constructing a logical and coherent argument.
Use of audio visual aids
Participation in group discussions
Co-ordination and dissemination of a range of historical, contextual visual information
Using bibliographies and databases
Syllabus
This module aims to introduce students to the theories of Hegel, specifically the notion of the master/slave dialectic which focuses on the development of subjectivity in relation to the material world. The first four weeks will be used to close read sections of the Phenomenology of Spirit and aesthetics by Hegel. The subsequent weeks (6 in total) will concentrate on Judith Butler's text Subjects of Desire: Hegelian Reflections in Twentieth Century France as well as other supplementary materials. This will enable students to contextualise Hegel's theories in relation to various modern and post-modern philosophies, specifically those of Kojeve, Heidegger, Sartre, Derrida and Deleuze and Guattari.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 1 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 1 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Researching textual materials/reading/preparation for seminars/presentation + preparation for, and writing of, essay and exam.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance, register keptEvery student must participate in a presentation
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 2,000-3,000 word essay | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/05/2009
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