PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE

The course is structured as a specialised analysis of themes and problems in the philosophy of language discussed in contemporary debate, with a focus on the areas of investigation in the philosophy of literature and perception. It identifies objects and properties of the different languages of the arts in order to study categories and concepts of logical-linguistic analysis.

Learning outcomes

The students, on successful completion of this module, will be able to:
1. critically engage with philosophical arguments, criticizing and organizing arguments
2. apply philosophical concepts to artistic issues
3. distinguish dimensions relevant to their own specialties

Additional and supplementary materials will be made available online on the course's moodle space.
The course is intended for students in the Philosophical Sciences degree programme whose curriculum includes 12 cfu of Philosophy of Language.

Title of the course
«Language and Fiction»

N.B.: The contents may be updated with subsequent changes and variations: the final Syllabus will be available before the start of the lessons and the moodle space will contain all the updated informations.

- A. Voltolini, "Finizioni", Laterza
- K. Walton, "Mimesi. Come far finta", Mimesis

Method of final evaluation: written examination based on texts considered.

written

Grade:

1. for students attending the course

- class participation: 20%
- seminar presentation: 40%
- final examination: 40%

2. for those not attending the course

- paper: 40%
- final exam: 60%

Method of instruction: the main teaching methods of the course are the lecture and the lecture-discussion. Every student will be encouraged to participate in the discussion of the materials planning individual or small group seminars, in which new texts will be presented and discussed in relation to the course readings.

- For those who attend the course, other texts (analysed in class) are planned and will be indicated in the moodle space
- For those who choose not to attend the course, an interview with the lecturer is recommended at the beginning of the course and no later than one month before the chosen exam callnive.it
- For problems with disabilities or specific learning disorders, students may contact the Disability and DSA office: disabilita@u

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion

Ca' Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). If you have a disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development