BA (Hons) English and Philosophy Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham

This module offers an engaging introduction to key topics in theoretical philosophy, laying the groundwork for further study. You'll explore areas such as logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of mind. Rather than just learning about the views of specific philosophers, you'll actively engage with the problems and puzzles these areas present. The module encourages you to see the connections between different philosophical areas, reflecting on their methodological similarities and diffe

This module offers an introduction to key topics in practical philosophy. You'll explore areas such as moral, political, and social philosophy. Rather than just learning about the views of specific philosophers, you'll actively engage with the problems and puzzles these areas present. The module encourages you to see the connections between different philosophical areas, reflecting on their methodological similarities and differences. You'll develop diverse approaches to key positions in practic

Come and explore some fundamental thinking about the world around us and our knowledge of it. You'll look at questions such as: metaphysics – how should we think about the identity of things over time and through change? What does your personal identity over time consist in? philosophy of science – is science the guide to all of reality? Is there a scientific method? philosophy of language – what is truth? Is truth relative? Does language create reality? An ideal introduction to metaphysics, epi

All religions have a distinctive philosophical framework. Together we'll look at some of the common concerns such as: the variety of conceptions of ultimate reality goals for the spiritual life the nature of religious experience the relations of religion and morality explanations of suffering and evil human nature and continuing existence after death As there is such a range of beliefs we'll also look at the problems of religious diversity. Some of the sources we draw on might include (but is no

This module will cover a selection of contemporary debates within political philosophy, with a particular focus on feminist philosophy. We will look at key concepts such as oppression, ideology, freedom, democracy, and policing, and consider how these concepts apply to issues of gender. Questions covered may include the following: What is oppression? What is gender oppression? How does this intersect with race, disability, class, sexuality, and other axes of oppression? What is freedom? How does

Who makes theatre? Where does performance happen, and who is in the audience? How is society represented on stage? These questions are at the heart of this module, and we will explore the extraordinary variety of drama in the Western dramatic tradition. You will examine dramatic texts in relation to their historical context, spanning: ancient Greek tragedy medieval English drama Shakespeare and his contemporaries the Restoration stage 19th century naturalism political theatre of Brecht drama and

On this module you will learn about the nature of language, and how to analyse it for a broad range of purposes. It aims to prepare you for conducting your own language research across your degree. The accompanying weekly workshops will explore levels of language analysis and description – from the sounds and structure of language, through to meaning and discourse. These can be applied to all areas of English study, and will prepare you for your future modules. In your lectures, you will see how

This module introduces the core skills for literary studies, including skills in reading, writing, researching and presentation. Topics covered include: close reading constructing an argument handling critical material introducing you to key critical questions about literary form, production and reception You will put these new skills into practice through reading specific literary texts. These are focused on poetry and prose selected from the full range of the modern literary period (1500 to th

What was the earliest literature in English like? Where does English come from? What does 'English' really mean, anyway? On this module, we'll explore a range of English and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You'll also meet themes and characters who are at once familiar and strange: heroes and heroines, monster-slayers, saints, exiles, tricksters, lovers, a bear, and more. From Tolkien to Marvel, the medieval past has been an inspiration for fantasy fiction and modern myth. As w

This module delves into how both philosophers and non-philosophers have understood human nature and its role in moral, political, and broader philosophical debates. You'll explore a range of topics, including: Early religious and secular views of human nature and their implications