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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PHIL0038-1  Introduction to esthetics

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 2nd yearSecond semester3
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies, 1st yearSecond semester3
Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, 1st yearSecond semester4
Lecturer :  Rudy Steinmetz
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Historical and philosophical approach to aesthetic theories from Antiquity to the contemporary period. Analysis of theories accompanied by detailed examination of carefully selected works of art that are the among the most representative of their periods.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
To allow students to take into consideration the development of major concepts in the history of aesthetics. To promote their understanding and ability to handle these concepts, while raising their awareness of great works in the history of art.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
None.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
None.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Length and time period of course : 30 hours, 2nd quadrimester.
Location and time of course : Philo II room, Tuesday from 17h to 19h.

See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
L'Atelier d'esthétique, Esthétique et philosophie de l'art. Repères historiques et thématiques, Bruxelles, De Boeck, coll. Le point philosophique, 2002.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination (May-June). Oral examination (August-September).
Organizational remarks :  
None.
Contacts :  
Official instructor
Rudy Steinmetz, instructor
Department of Philosophy
7, Place du 20-Août, 2nd floor, office number 2/36A, 4000 Liège
Tel. : 04/366.55.64.
E-mail : R.Steinmetz@ulg.ac.be


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