PHIL 7007 - Advanced Topics in Theoretical Philosophy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHIL 7007 Course Advanced Topics in Theoretical Philosophy Coordinating Unit Philosophy Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assessment Extended essay 70%, detailed essay plan 20%, participation and preparation 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Antony Eagle
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed and high-level understanding of a particular topic in theoretical philosophy.
- Identify, analyse, and evaluate relevant philosophical texts to construct arguments and produce, with support, independent philosophical research.
- Communicate effectively in a range of formats (but particularly through the production of extended written texts) and to demonstrate a thorough grasp of the scholarly conventions of the discipline of philosophy.
- Develop a critical, self-reflective approach to the study of philosophy, which acknowledges methodological issues in philosophical inquiry and is sensitive to the consequences and prevalence of philosophical disagreement.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a range of contemporary technologies to conduct research, communicate results and communicate with others.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2,3,4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
3,5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
3,4,5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The selected course topic for 2021 is to be confirmed in summer 2021. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This is a 6 unit course, with a commensurate workload.
WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS STRUCTURED LEARNING 3 hour seminar per week 36 hours per semester Sub-total 36 hours SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING 6 hours class reading per week 72 hours per semester 6 hours research reading per week 72 hours per semester 8 hours assignment prep per week 96 hours per semester Sub-total 240 hours TOTAL 276 hours Learning Activities Summary
Since topics in this course change annually depending on teaching staff, the following is merely indicative
WEEK LECTURE TOPIC 1 Introduction 2–4 Historical approaches to our chosen topic 5–8 Key contemporary accounts 9–11 Future directions 12 Conclusion; review of essay plans -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S) Extended Essay Summative 70% 1,2,3,4,5 Essay plan Formative and Summative 20% 1,2,4 Participation and preparation Formative and Summative 10% 1,2,3,4,5 Assessment Detail
Assessment Description % weighting Extended Essay An essay of up to 7500 words on a topic of the student’s choice relevant to the topic of the course, negotiated with the course coordinator, due after the end of classes. 70% Detailed Essay Plan A plan outlining the structure and main ideas of the student’s proposed essay. Due in the second-last week of class, of no more than 2000 words. 20% Participation Students must prepare for seminar, attend regularly, and be prepared to contribute to discussion. 10% Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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