Last modified: 01 Aug 2023 11:46
In this course we will explore such questions as the following: What is creativity? How is it best defined? Can it be explained? Is creativity a virtue? What is its value? Can it be taught? What are some of the recent theories of creativity? What objections might be raised to them? Is artistic creativity different from scientific creativity? What is the relationship between creativity and imagination? What role does creativity play in philosophy? How can we foster creativity?
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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In the first seven weeks of the course, we will discuss the following questions: What is creativity? How is it best defined? Can it be explained? Is creativity a virtue? What is its value? Can it be taught? What are some of the recent theories of creativity? What objections might be raised to them? Is artistic creativity different from scientific creativity? What is the relationship between creativity and imagination? What role does creativity play in philosophy? How can we foster creativity?
In the final four weeks of the course, we will consider various case studies of creativity. Students will be encouraged to be creative themselves by choosing their own case study and preparing a presentation on it for one of the seminars.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen’s SafeAssign system. |
Word Count | 3500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire and demonstrate understanding of the nature of creativity. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire a critical understanding of the philosophical debates about creativity. |
| Procedural | Create | Learn to frame arguments and to communicate arguments to a group of peers. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Develop critical thinking skills. |
| Reflection | Create | Develop proficiency in written and oral communication skills. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback will not normally be provided, but will be available in person on student request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire and demonstrate understanding of the nature of creativity. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire a critical understanding of the philosophical debates about creativity. |
| Procedural | Create | Learn to frame arguments and to communicate arguments to a group of peers. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Develop critical thinking skills. |
| Reflection | Create | Develop proficiency in written and oral communication skills. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | Develop critical thinking skills. |
| Procedural | Create | Learn to frame arguments and to communicate arguments to a group of peers. |
| Reflection | Create | Develop proficiency in written and oral communication skills. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire and demonstrate understanding of the nature of creativity. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire a critical understanding of the philosophical debates about creativity. |
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