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Research Seminar: Phenomenology (B-KUL-W0R24A)

8 ECTSEnglish52 Both termsCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Caminada Emanuele (coordinator) |  Caminada Emanuele |  Jansen Julia |  Micali Stefano
This course is taught this academic year, but not next year. This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.
POC Philosophy (internationaal)

Aims

The purpose of this course is to deepen the student's understanding of central problems in phenomenological philosophy through close readings of philosophical texts, analysis of arguments, and informed engagement with relevant secondary literature.

At the end of the course the students should be able to explain the views of selected authors, critically evaluate relevant philosophical arguments, understand the appropriate historical context of debates treated in the course, and be able to present their interpretations in the seminar and in a written paper.

Previous knowledge

Students should have had a general introduction to philosophy and a more specialized introduction to 20th-century European philosophy and/or phenomenological philosophy. The texts will be read in English translation but the original (e.g., German or French) will be consulted.

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Activities

8 ects. Research Seminar: Phenomenology (B-KUL-W0R24a)

8 ECTSEnglishFormat: Practical52 Both terms
Caminada Emanuele |  Jansen Julia |  Micali Stefano
POC Philosophy (internationaal)

Content

This seminar investigates central themes of phenomenological philosophy on the basis of a selection of primary texts. The themes treated in the seminar will vary from year to year. The selection of primary texts will accordingly vary depending on the chosen theme.

2024-2025

This year we will discuss Husserl's work Crisis of the European Sciences and Transcendental Phenomenology in the first semester, contextualizing it in the philosophy and culture of the 20th century. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between the concepts of crisis and critique and the reception of Husserl's account. 
In the second semester, the focus will be on the contemporary debate that has developed with the label Critical Phenomenology. 

 

Course material

A reader including the required readings will be made available at the beginning of each semester.

 

Format: more information

Discussion - Presentation

The course combines a close reading of texts, class discussion, and lectures on the selected topic. All students are expected to read the texts assigned in advance. Each meeting is devoted to the discussion of a particular text which will be introduced by students. Seminar sessions are complemented with one workshop in the second semester at which students present their ongoing research for their respective essays to be submitted for this course.

 

Evaluation

Evaluation: Research Seminar: Phenomenology (B-KUL-W2R24a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Paper/Project, Presentation, Participation during contact hours

Explanation


The evaluation is based on two requirements:

  • Participation consisting of contributions to class discussion, one brief introduction to one session, and a presentation at the final workshop (30%).
  • One paper on the topic of the seminar of max. 5,000 words (70%).

In order to pass the course the student has to fulfill both parts of the evaluation. The paper is due after the end of the course. Late submissions are not permitted unless evidence of exceptional circumstances is provided (e.g., medical certificates). The paper will be marked on four criteria: structure, clarity of expression, knowledge of the texts discussed in class and command over philosophical technical language, and critical discussion without jargon.

Information about retaking exams

The second examination attempt is limited to (re)submitting the paper. Participation cannot be retaken. Participation grades will be carried over.