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I’m delighted that you’ve picked up and opened this brochure.

You may be on the way to making a decision that will affect the rest of

your life. And for the better!

You don’t have to have been a high fl ier or ‘academic’ at school to do well at

university. I wasn’t. I left school at 16 with only one examination pass and

spent time working in retail and manufacturing. We change and grow. By

studying part-time at the University of Dundee you may discover that subjects

that seemed dull and even pointless when you were 15 or 16 have now become

attractive. Lots of adults say this about history, for example. Or you can choose

new subjects that are altogether new for you – like philosophy or Scottish studies.

‘Lifelong learning’ isn’t just a neat cliché: it’s about making sure that Scotland’s

citizens can acquire the knowledge and training they need at any point in

their lifetimes, regardless of background, age or experience. Or it can just be

about curiosity, fi nding out and learning for enjoyment and self-fulfi lment. Our

programme of part-time study allows you to take the number of classes you

feel you can cope with – at times that suit you. We try to ensure that you can

combine part-time study with work, or caring of family or other responsibilities.

So I very much hope you’ll join us. You’ll be made very welcome. Experience

suggests that you’ll enjoy being at the University of Dundee, and stay around

long enough to complete not only a few modules, but an entire degree.

Professor Christopher A Whatley

Vice Principal & Head of College

Welcome

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PART-TIME MA EVENING DEGREE PROGRAMME


The University of Dundee offers a fl exible part-time evening degree programme within the College of Arts and Social Sciences. The College has a long and successful history of providing a more fl exible approach to study. This has attracted large numbers of mature students and students who wish to study on a part-time basis. Students who enrol on the P/T MA Evening Degree programme will be fully matriculated students within the College of Arts and Social Sciences.

The P/T MA Evening Degree programme is taught on

a modular basis within a two-semester academic year.

A module is an independent, self-contained unit of

study and each module is worth a certain number of

credits, normally 20, 30 or 60 credits. Modules are also

categorized by level of study. We offer modules at Level

one, Level two and Level three. By accumulating the

appropriate number of credits at the relevant Level of

study you can achieve the award of Certifi cate, Diploma

or Degree.

Certifi cate of Higher Education in Arts & Social Sciences To achieve this award students have to gain a minimum of

120 credits at Level 1 (SCQF Level 7).

Diploma of Higher Education in Arts & Social SciencesTo achieve this award students have to gain a minimum of

240 credits, of which a minimum of 80 credits will be at Level 2

(SCQF Level 8).

MA Degree in Arts & Social SciencesTo achieve this award students have to gain a minimum of

360 credits, of which a minimum of 80 credits will be at Level

2 (SCQF Level 8) and a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3

(SCQF Level 9).

For further information contact:

Lynne Elder, Programme Administrator

Part-time MA Evening Degree

College of Arts & Social Sciences

University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN

01382 384935

[email protected]

www.dundee.ac.uk/parttimestudy

“When I enrolled on the Part-time MA degree

seven years ago, I was very apprehensive.

However I was soon put at ease on meeting

lecturers and fellow students who were friendly

and supportive. Time passed so quickly – every

new semester brought the excitement of

choosing new modules, meeting new students

of all ages and most importantly discovering,

expanding and absorbing my knowledge in

the subjects that I was particularly interested

in. Lecturers were fun and approachable,

dedicated to helping their students achieve

their goals. I found that through the gradual

completion of each module I became more

confi dent and more competitive with myself

about my grades. What was particularly

attractive to me in choosing this degree was

the variety of subjects, the interest, interaction

and support offered by the lecturers and the

camaraderie of fellow students. Studying in

this way enabled me to study and keep my paid

employment. Ultimately the sense of personal

achievement on completion of my MA degree is

tremendous.”

Teri RitchieTeri graduated in summer 2010

Back row from left: Peter Murray, Kerry Dalgetty, Christina Lindsay

Front row from left: Teri Ritchie, Keren Guthrie

The Part-time MA Evening

Degree Programme

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2011-2012 COURSE INFORMATION


What subjects can I study?We offer you the opportunity of studying individual subject

modules that can lead to a recognised undergraduate

qualifi cation. Each year we offer a variety of subject modules;

details of those available for 2011/12 are listed in this

brochure. If you are not sure which modules to choose, we will

be happy to offer you advice and guidance on the selection of

modules, which will allow you to put together a coherent and

individual programme of study to suit your particular interests.

How are subject modules taught?The P/T MA Evening Degree programme offers a variety

of different subject modules. Each tutor will have different

styles and methods and all the teaching is based on the belief

that learning can only occur in a relaxed, though structured

atmosphere and with a respect for the opinions and qualities

of all the members of the class.

Examples of some of the teaching methods include lectures,

tutorials in which students and tutor discuss key aspects of

the course, seminars where students might be asked to make

a small presentation, workshops where students are asked to

work together to solve problems, group working and individual

study.

How are subject modules assessed?Each subject module will use a range of different methods

to assess student progress. The majority of our modules are

assessed through continuous course work which may take the

form of essays, written reports, seminar presentations and in

the case of language classes, oral presentations.

When and where will I study?Classes are taught in the evenings and are held in the Tower

Building, Scrymgeour Building or Dalhousie Building which are

all situated on the main campus. Details of individual module

arrangements will be provided on matriculation.

The semester dates for 2011/12 are as follows:

Welcome Week: 5 Sept 2011 - 11 Sept 2011

Semester 1: 12 Sept 2011 - 16 Dec 2011

Semester 2: 16 Jan 2012 – 25 May 2012

What entry qualifi cations do I need?Students should normally be over 18 years of age. All our Level

one accredited modules are open to all students, regardless of

educational background.

Students who wish to enrol on Level two or Level three

modules should preferably be able to demonstrate evidence

of recent study and/or an ability to undertake undergraduate

level of study e.g. other evening/day classes recently studied.

In some cases there may be a specifi ed pre-requisite

requirement for entry into a module e.g. the ‘equivalent’

Level one module should be studied before entry in the Level

two module. All students however will be treated on an

individual basis and their particular circumstances taken into

consideration.

My fi rst language is not English. What language qualifi cation do I need?If English is not your fi rst language you must provide

documentary evidence of your ability in English by obtaining

a recognised English qualifi cation. Normally we would expect

students to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

I haven’t studied for many years. What academic support is available?The Academic Achievement Teaching Unit provides learning

support by providing advice and guidance on a wide variety of

learning skills including essay writing, presentation skills, time

management, effective reading and note-taking skills. Further

information can be found at: www.dundee.ac.uk/aatu

Can I transfer credit from modules studied previously?All Scottish universities use a credit system in their

undergraduate degree programmes. If you have already

accumulated credit, either at this University or other higher

education institutions, you may be able to use some or all of

that credit towards our P/T MA Evening Degree programme.

It may also be possible for you to gain credits towards the

P/T MA Evening Degree by taking approved daytime modules

offered by the University of Dundee or modules from the

evening programme provided by the University of St Andrews.

The programme director would be happy to discuss these

options with you.

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How long will my studies take?You can take a maximum of 80 credits in one academic year

or as little as 40 credits.

The table shown below gives an illustration of a typical pattern

of study leading to an MA Degree in Arts & Social Sciences.

(Please note: the modules listed below are for illustrative

purposes only. Modules options may vary from year to year.)

Exit point A - Certifi cate of Higher Education in Arts &

Social Sciences

Exit point B - Diploma of Higher Education in Arts &

Social Sciences

Exit point C - MA Degree in Arts & Social Sciences

Year 1

Introduction to Literary Study 20 credits @ Level 1

Plato and the Good Life 20 credits @ Level 1

An Introduction to Film Studies 20 credits @ Level 1

Principles of Management 20 credits @ Level 1

Year 2

Modernist to Contemporary Literature 20 credits @ Level 2

Age Of Revolution c. 1750 to 1850 20 credits @ Level 1 Exit point A

Film Genre 20 credits @ Level 1

Principles of Marketing 20 credits @ Level 1

Year 3

Europe in Transition 1870 - 1922 20 credits @ Level 2

Aesthetics and Kant 20 credits @ Level 2

Alfred Hitchcock 20 credits @ Level 2

Introduction to Entrepreneurship 20 credits @ Level 2 Exit point B

Year 4Renaissance Literature 30 credits @ Level 3

Philosophy and Literature 30 credits @ Level 3

Year 5 Modern Scottish History 60 credits @ Level 3 Exit point C

MA Degree

“Undertaking the Part time Degree course initially seems a bit daunting. As

a fi fty something year old, with no formal education for thirty odd years, I

wondered if I should be here at all, but soon I regretted I hadn’t done this

much sooner. Three things stand out for me about the evening courses: fi rstly,

meeting fellow students of all age groups who help motivate each other

through their individual courses: secondly, absorbing new found knowledge

with the considerable help of dedicated tutors; and, thirdly, the genuine

fulfi llment derived from successfully completing the challenge of each module.

Now, the thought of life after the course seems a bit daunting.”

Eddie SmallSince graduating from the part-time MA in 2008, Eddie completed his MLitt in 2010.

He is now studying for his PhD.

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How to ApplyApplications must be made on the University’s Part-time

Evening Degree Application Form. You can request an

application form from the Programme Administrator, Lynne

Elder on 01382 384935 or email [email protected]

You should return the completed application form along with

two passport size photographs to:

Lynne Elder

Programme Administrator

Part-time MA Evening Degree

College of Arts & Social Sciences

University of Dundee

Dundee DD1 4HN

If you wish to begin your studies in September 2011, you

should return the application form by Monday 1st August

2011.

The Application ProcessWhen we have received your completed application form we

will contact you to arrange an informal interview with the

Director of the P/T MA Evening Degree.

Shortly after the interview we will be able to let you know if

your application has been successful. Successful applicants

who are made an offer of a place will receive an offer letter to

sign and return. You will then be asked to confi rm your module

choices for your fi rst year of study.

All students are required to attend the University to formally

matriculate for their course. Matriculation will take place in

Welcome Week prior to the start of semester one and at the

start of semester two. Information about matriculation and IT

induction will be sent out to you in advance of Welcome Week.

Once you have matriculated you will be enrolled on your

chosen modules and you will receive your matriculation

card which gives you access to all of the University facilities

including the University Library and the Institute of Sport and

Exercise.

You will also be issued with a user account and password which

will enable you to use the University’s IT systems.

Fees for 2011/12For Home/EU students the cost for each module is normally

• 20 credit module = £225

• 30 credit module = £340

Fees for the History Distance Learning modules, Language

modules and the Online Career Planning module may differ

from these. Please check the individual module descriptions in

this brochure for further information.

Please note that students normally resident outside the

UK or EU pay fees at the overseas rate. Please contact the

Programme Secretary for details.

Assistance with FeesIf you are on a low income, you may be able to get assistance

with the payment of course fees:

• Fee Waivers If you are currently on a low income or are unemployed

you may be eligible for a free place on any of the listed

modules. Fee waiver application forms are available on

request from the Programme Administrator.

• Part-time Fee Grant Help with funding is available from the Scottish

Government for part-time students taking daytime or

evening undergraduate modules, whose personal earned

(and/or pension) income is £22,000 per annum or less.

This used to be called the ILA500 scheme but as of 1 April

2011 it will be re-named the Part - time Fee Grant, and

administered by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)

instead of Individual Learning Account Scotland (ILA).

Please contact Lynne Elder, Programme Administrator for

further details.

Payment of FeesYou can arrange to pay your fees either by Direct Debit or

in one full payment. If you choose to pay in full you will be

sent an invoice each semester by our Finance Department. If

you choose to pay by Direct Debit you will be asked to fi ll out

a Direct Debit form at the time of matriculation and will be

required to pay three equal payments per semester.

“I have been studying towards an MA Degree for the past eight years as

a part-time student at the University and I am also a full-time member

of staff. When I enrolled for my fi rst year of study, the idea of a degree

qualifi cation was a long way off but the time has gone very quickly and

I am very near to achieving my goal. The lecturers and support staff are

very approachable and have been there to help me every step of the way.

The knowledge and skills that I have gained has given me a great sense

of personal achievement and I would encourage anyone thinking about

undertaking further study to give it a try.”

Peter Murray

Peter graduated in summer 2010.

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“After leaving school and entering into employment at a young age I felt that I did not achieve my full

potential academically. I have always maintained a desire to attend University but I did not have the

required academic qualifi cations to begin studying full time. I fi rst discovered the Part-Time Evening

Degree last year and it became clear that it was the perfect opportunity for me. The course allowed me to

improve my academic skills and qualifi cations whilst still working full time and earning a salary. I began

studying in September last year and have found every staff member and lecturer to be extremely friendly

and supportive. My participation on this course has enabled me to gain the required qualifi cations to apply

for a full time course and I received an offer to begin studying in September 2011.”

Jackie Williamson

Timetable of Evening Modules 2011/12SEMESTER ONE: classes start week beginning 12 September 2011

SEMESTER TWO: classes start weekbeginning 16 January 2012

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Age of Revolution

Level 1

Modernist to

Contemporary

Literature, 1901 to

Present Day

Level 2

Plato and the Good Life

Level 1

Reading the Screen

Level 1

Introduction to

Entrepreneurship

Level 2

Starts 19/09/11

Principles of

Management

Level 1

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Europe in Transition

Level 2

Introduction to Literary

Studies

Level 1

Philosophy and

Literature

Level 3

Film Genre

Level 1

Introduction to

Entrepreneurship

Level 2

Starts 23/01/12

Principles of Marketing

Level 1

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ENGLISH LITERATURESEMESTER ONE

Modernist to Contemporary Literature, 1901 to Present Day Dr Jim Stewart

Tuesdays commencing 13 September 2011,

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £225

20 SCOTCAT points at Level 2Assessment: Continuous assessment (100%)

What happened to the great Modernist experiment across the

literary arts? This module will clarify what was characteristic of

Modernism in its heyday, and how a succession of writers right

up to the present day have responded to its energies, whether

for or against. The result will be a snapshot of twentieth-

century writing in English.

SEMESTER TWO

Introduction to Literary Study Dr Jim Stewart

Tuesdays commencing 17 January 2012,

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £225


This module acquaints students with the three main literary

genres of prose fi ction, poetry and drama. Texts chosen

represent a varied range of samples from different periods.

Students should emerge with enhanced readerly competence,

having cultivated basic transferable skills in close reading,

literary analysis and development of arguments.

FILMSEMESTER ONE

Reading the ScreenMs Laura Findlay

Thursdays commencing 15 September 2011,

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £225


Reading the Screen provides an introduction to the study of fi lm

from a critical and technical perspective, exploring how fi lms are

put together, various different styles of fi lm-making and a range

of directors. The aim is to familiarise you with the vocabulary

of fi lm studies through an examination of topics such as

direction, editing, mise-en-scene, costume, lighting, framing

and composition, auteur theory, genre and representation. By

understanding how fi lms work we can perceive how the medium

can inform, entertain or manipulate the viewer. Given the

prominence of visual media in contemporary society this is of

huge importance for anyone interested in the art, culture and

politics of the modern world.

SEMESTER TWO

Film GenresMs Laura Findlay

Thursdays commencing 19 January 2012,

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £225


Film Genres will introduce students to the diversity of cinema;

exploring genres such as comedy, crime, westerns and horror.

The approach is comparative, with two fi lms being discussed

for each genre, one being a classic fi lm, the other more

contemporary. This course enables students to explore fi lm

history, and the changing nature of the genre, in relation to

issues such as gender, representations of society, violence,

and audience response to the fi lms. Technical and artistic

aspects of fi lm production will also be considered, as will the

relationship between fi lm genres giving an in-depth thematic

exploration of cinema over the past 70 years.

HISTORYSEMESTER ONE

Age of Revolution Tutor: Dr William Kenefi ck

Mondays commencing 12 September 2011,

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £225


This module will examine in detail events taking place across

Europe and North America during the so-called Age of

Revolution over the period c. 1750 to 1850. In particular we

will investigate the Enlightenment; the political, social and

cultural impact of revolution in the America, France and the

Spanish Americas; the global impact of revolution, the British

Industrial Revolution (including a case study of industrial

Dundee); consider the theory of revolution, and the revolution

in the built environment.

Core reading includes:

Wim Klooster, Revolutions in the Atlantic World. A Comparative History (New York University Press, 2009);

Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolution 1789 to 1848 (1962 -

various reprints since), in conjunction with Martin Malia, Historys

Locomotives: Revolutions and the Making of the Modern World

(Yale University Press, 2006), and W. Simpson and M. Jones

(eds), Europe 1783-1914 (Routledge, second edition, 2009).

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List of Evening Degree Modules 2011/12


SEMESTER TWO

Europe in Transition Tutor: Dr Anja Johansen

Mondays commencing 16 January 2012, 6.00pm to 9.00pm,

Fee £225


This module provides you with a survey of the major aspects

of political, economic, social and cultural developments in

continental Europe 1870 to 1922. It was an age of rapid

transition from pre-democratic, agricultural society to urban

mass-society, global economic structures, rising prosperity and

political democratisation.

The aim of the module is to provide you with broad

understanding of the complex forces at work in the fi ve

decades preceding the First World War. The period under focus

starts with the momentous year of 1870, that saw the Franco-

Prussian War, the establishment of the fi rst viable republican

regime in France, and the completion of both German and

Italian Unifi cation which shifted the political and economic

balance between European Great Powers. The course concludes

with the political turmoil and civil wars that followed the end

of the First World War. In several European countries the years

1919-1922 were characterised by left-wing revolutionaries and

far-right militias fi ghting to control the post-war political order.

This led to the emergence of fascist movements in Europe,

with the rise to power of Mussolini in Italy in 1922 and the

establishment of the NSDAP in Germany.

The course will introduce you to the main historical debates

about the interpretation of particular aspects, and discussions

about how these aspects fi t into overall interpretations of the

transitional process during the crucial years 1870 to 1922.

Medieval Scotland and Early Modern Scotland c.1100-1707 (online module) Distance Learning Module

Commencing February 2012 for 33 weeks, Fee £620 (£1000

overseas)


This course explores the history of Scotland from medieval times

to the Treaty of Union with England in 1707. It is taught in two

elements. Medieval Scotland explores the history of Scotland

from c.900 to c.1513. The second element, Early Modern

Scotland, takes the story of Scotland’s development through

the turbulent times of the Reformation and the seventeenth-

century civil war era, featuring not merely political and religious

development but looks at the economic changes and the

cultural transformations that Scotland underwent during its last

two centuries of state independence from England.

This course aims to develop skills which you may have begun

to master on earlier courses or modules. You will be asked

to evaluate confl icting historical arguments, analyse and

interpret historical documents and write effective essays.

The range of sources is wide and includes both secondary

authorities and primary texts. Separate study blocks will also

be dedicated to archaeological and architectural evidence.

This is a distance learning course, the joint initiative of History

at the University of Dundee and The Open University in

Scotland. Course materials for this collaborative venture have

been prepared by scholars from around the world.

We offer two optional Saturday Study Days, held in Dundee

in March/April and June. This is a chance to hear leading

specialists in Scottish history and to meet tutors and other

students in tutorials.

You will be allocated a course tutor who will mark your course

assignments and will be available to give help and advice on

the course. All our tutors are specialists in Scottish history and

we monitor their marking to ensure consistency.

Students will normally have completed an undergraduate

degree Level module in history or an associated subject at fi rst

or second year Level before taking this module.

Modern Scottish History 1707 to Present (online module) Distance Learning Module

Commencing February 2012 for 33 weeks, Fee £620 (£1000

overseas)


This innovative course explores the history of Scotland during

the past three hundred years, a momentous period which saw

the transformation of the country from a largely agrarian to a

leading industrial society, and during which Scotland became a

partner in the British Empire. It begins with the Union of 1707

and ends with the opening of the new Scottish Parliament.

As a Level 3 course at Honours Level, Modern Scottish History

will develop historical skills (to which some students may have

been introduced in previous courses), particularly in getting to

grips with historical debates, the analysis and interpretation of

historical documents and other historical data, the evaluation

of secondary sources, and the writing of historical essays. The

range of sources to be studied is wide and includes national

and local records, diaries, etc, and also extracts from literary

works and illustrations.

This is a distance learning course, the joint initiative of History

at the University of Dundee and The Open University in

Scotland. Course materials for this collaborative venture have

been prepared by scholars from around the world.

We offer two optional Saturday Study Days, held in Dundee

in March/April and June. This is a chance to hear leading

specialists in Scottish history and to meet tutors and other

students in tutorials.

You will be allocated a course tutor who will mark your course

assignments and will be available to give help and advice on

the course. All our tutors are specialists in Scottish history and

we monitor their marking to ensure consistency.

Students will normally have completed an undergraduate

degree Level module in history or an associated subject at fi rst

or second year Level before taking this module.

For further details of these distance learning modules please

consult www.dundee.ac.uk/history/distancelearning/

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MANAGEMENTSEMESTERS ONE AND TWO

Introduction to Entrepreneurship Mr Ken Edward

Mondays commencing 19 September 2011

ANDMondays commencing 23 January 2012

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £ TBC

20 Scotcat points at Level 2Assessment: Coursework (70%), Exam (30%)

“Dragons Den” and “Secret Millionaire” are great tv but what’s

the reality of being an entrepreneur? Find out from The

Enterprise Gym Business Patrons (http://enterprise-gym.com/

patrons/trainers) – real business people and real entrepreneurs!

This course is for people who might be thinking about starting

their own business and want to understand what it means to

be entrepreneurial. A review of the signifi cance and importance

of the small medium size enterprise leads you to consider

the different shapes and sizes entrepreneurs come in. Having

gained an insight into the creativity process, you work in teams

to generate your own business idea, research it, prepare a

business plan and pitch it at the end of the course (60% of

total assessment). Lectures, workshops and tutorials are tuned

to support you through this amazing journey.

SEMESTER ONE

Principles of Management Dr Terry Vickers

Tuesdays commencing 13 September 2011,

6.15pm to 8.30pm, Fee £225

20 Scotcat points at Level 1Assessment: Continuous assessment (100%)

An introductory module for people in supervisory or

management positions who wish to understand the functions

and roles of managers and to use management ideas to

develop insight and improve performance. You will analyse

and discuss your own experience and work on case studies,

as well as learn from reading and tutor inputs. The module is

assessed by two pieces of coursework.

Suggested Reading:

L.J.Mullins, Management and Organisational Behaviour

(Pearson Prentice Hall, 8th Edition, 1999).

SEMESTER TWO

Principles of Marketing Mr Malcolm Hamilton

Tuesdays commencing 17 January 2012,

6.00pm to 8.15pm, Fee £225


This module is primarily for people in management positions

who wish to apply the principles of marketing to their own job

and organisations. Although the consumer product industries

provide many of the examples in the literature, this module

will seek to cover the applications of marketing to a wide

range of organisations in the private, public and voluntary

sectors, The syllabus will include the philosophy of marketing,

marketing in relation to business strategy, the organisation’s

external environment, marketing research, buyer behaviour,

the marketing mix and the challenges of service marketing.

Some understanding of management and organisation

behaviour would be useful, but not essential, for example,

completion of the Principles of Management module. The

module assessment is by two written projects.

Recommended textbook:

Principles of Marketing, 12th edition

Philip Kotler, Northwestern University,

Gary Armstrong, University of North Carolina

ISBN: 0-978-0-13-712827-3 Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall

PHILOSOPHYSEMESTER ONE

Plato and the Good LifeDr Dominic Smith

Wednesdays commencing 14 September 2011,

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £225


This module introduces philosophy through the works of Plato

and by asking the question: what is the good life? This question

and Plato’s answers to it are among the most enduring

themes in the Western tradition of thought. We address

it on this module by reading, understanding, and critically

discussing Plato’s dialogues and a range of later philosophical

approaches to ethics. Students will be introduced to a variety

of philosophical texts and methods focused on “the good life”.

A close reading of selections from Plato’s dialogues will help

students to understand Plato’s most important ideas about

life and death, appearance and reality, and the Good, along

with other themes from Platonic philosophy. The module will

subsequently introduce students to a range of later readings

responding to the question of the good life, such as Aristotle

on happiness, Mill on utilitarianism, Nietzsche on fl ourishing,

and MacIntyre on virtue. Students will be exposed to a range

of philosophical methods and approaches, from Platonic

dialogue to recent essays, and will be introduced to key skills in

philosophical reading and critical assessment.

SEMESTER TWO

Philosophy and LiteratureDr Dominic Smith

Wednesdays commencing 18 January 2012,

6.00pm to 9.00pm, Fee £340


This module explores themes and ideas that cut across both

philosophy and literature of the twentieth century. Students

will engage with a variety of literary and philosophical texts in

order to appreciate the interaction of literature and philosophy

in the formation of ideas and the expression of themes central

to the development of twentieth century thought. The theme

for this module for 2011-12 will be Understanding Media. We

will examine a range of thinkers, such as Heidegger, McLuhan,

Derrida, Benjamin and Deleuze, exploring their work in relation

to both images and literary texts.

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LANGUAGESModules in French, Spanish and German can normally be

studied at six stages as part of the Languages Programme.

Students who successfully complete Stages 1, 2 or 3 in

a language will be awarded 20 SCOTCAT credits at Level

1. Students who successfully complete Stages 4 or 5 in a

Language will be awarded 20 SCOTCAT credits at Level 2.

Students in a Stage 6 class will be awarded 20 SCOTCAT

credits at Level 3.

The course content varies. In Stages 1 and 2, for example, you

will mainly focus on everyday practical situations and progress

to more complex situations in Stage 3: how to deal with

problems, how to express your views and opinions. In Stages

4 to 6 you are able to take part in discussions and debates.

At all stages tutors will also introduce you to aspects of the

target language culture and society and to current issues.

Classes will cover a variety of listening, viewing, reading and

writing activities with special emphasis on the development

of speaking skills. Please consult the Languages website for

course and fee information:

www.dundee.ac.uk/languagestudies

CAREERS

Career Planning Module (online module)The Career Planning Module Online is an exciting online

module which educates and supports students in preparing for

life after graduation. With no exam, this full 20 credit module

is continuously supported and assessed. It will introduce you

to a range of highly relevant and current topics including: Self

Awareness, Opportunity Awareness, Career Choice, Future

Options, Applications, CVs, the Recruitment Process, Interview

and Selection Training

This module is delivered by a specialist team of careers

tutors who, through Blackboard, present topics on your

career options and development. This module is available in

both semesters. On successful completion it allows students

to attain 20 Level 2 credits whilst enhancing their career

prospects.

For full details of the programme content and fees for 2011/12

please consult the Careers website

www.dundee.ac.uk/careers/carmodules.html

The University of Dundee offers non-credit bearing short courses and Saturday workshops throughout the year.

Courses for 2011/12 include:

Continuing Education, Level 2, Tower Building

University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN

01382 384809/384128 • [email protected]/conted

Courses for Adults

• Art & Design• Art History• Astronomy• Behavioural

Studies• Business Skills• Child

Development• Counselling

• Creative Writing• Film & Media• History• Interior Design• Jewellery

Design• Literature• Music &

Performing Arts

• Personal Development

• Philosophy & Religion

• Poetry• Reiki• Science

& Nature• Social Studies

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Lynne ElderProgramme Administrator

Part-time MA Evening DegreeCollege Offi ce

College of Arts & Social SciencesUniversity of Dundee

Dundee DD1 4HN

01382 [email protected]

Kaye StevensonProgramme Director

Part-time MA Evening DegreeContinuing Education

College of Arts & Social SciencesUniversity of Dundee

Dundee DD1 4HN

01382 [email protected]

Disclaimer

The information given in this booklet has been made as accurate as possible at the time of going to press, but the

University reserves the right to modify or alter without any prior notice any of the contents advertised.

© 2011 University of Dundee

The University of Dundee is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC015096

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Contact

If you would like further information, an application formor to discuss an application at any stage, please contact:

www.dundee.ac.uk/parttimestudy


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