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180167 SE Definites and Indefinites (2021W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
VOR-ORT
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

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Details

max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Update 10.01.2022: Due to the current COVID-19 regulations all January classes will be held digitally.

  • Montag 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 18.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 25.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 08.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 15.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 06.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 13.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Montag 10.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 17.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 24.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 31.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Update 10/1/22: In line with a general university-wide requirement, the seminar will take place online until the end of January.
Update 22/11/21: As anticipated, the seminar will temporarily (until 12/12/21) move online. Details on Moodle.

Covid-19: This seminar is currently being planned as an in-person-seminar. But of course the mode of operation may need to be adjusted in line with pandemic-related restrictions.

In this MA-level seminar, we will be studying and discussing seminal papers on the meaning of definite and indefinite descriptions. The programme will cover classics like Russell's "On Denoting" (1905), Strawson's "On Referring" (1950), Irene Heim's Dissertation (1982) and Stephen Neale's work. A detailed list of texts covered will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

Participants will be expected to prepare each session by studying the assigned text, answering questions on that text and uploading these answers on Moodle, so that, after the deadline, everyone can compare each other's answers.

In each session, some students will moderate the discussion. We will go through the texts in detail.

At the end of the Semester, a short essay will be due.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Assessment is in three components: class preparations, presentation, short essay.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Minimal requirements for passing: Regular attendance, at least grade 4 for the course (Class preparations, presentation, short essay).
The final grade is the weighted average of the grades for the three components: class preparations (20%), presentation (20%), essay (60%).

Prüfungsstoff

The texts and topics of the seminar.

Literatur

Texts will be made available at the beginning of the Semester via Moodle. Those keen on doing some early background reading should try Stephen Neale's book Descriptions (1990, MIT-Press).

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:18