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Theory and Philosophy Summer School

2013 University College Cork, Ireland

at Blackrock Castle

on

"Transgression and Normativity"

The Theory and Philosophy Summer School is an intensive course in theories, concepts and methods of inquiry designed for the needs of postgraduate students & researchers, especially doctoral candidates, in the Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences, in Sociology, Philosophy, History, Anthropology, Politics, Languages, Arts, Literature and Classics, from universities throughout Ireland, Europe and around the world who are developing theoretical and interpretive paradigms for their research. TAPSS offers a student-centered and collaborative setting in which students participate in sessions led by academics from UCC and guest professors. Conventional didactic presentations are bolstered by small group work, student-led seminars and discussions, peer-group presentation and feedback sessions.

To optimize students' learning experience at the Theory and Philosophy Summer School the number of participants will be limited to 30.

Places available. Worth 5 ECTS credits.

More information here

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 Leveson report: the speed read: 

Lord Justice Leveson's 1,987-page report establishes the findings of his 17-month inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the press. Jane Martinson offers a five-minute guide to exactly what the report says about the key issues

Leveson report - executive summary: 

Executive summary of Lord Justice Leveson's report on the 'culture, practices and ethics of the press'

All the above, helpfully and thankfully, easily available on The Guardian website.... and much more.