PHIL1007 Philosophy, Society, Humanity
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Philosophy has always been concerned with raising and exploring fundamental questions about the nature of humanity and society, questions that still preoccupy us today and inform many of the other disciplines studied at university. This first year course aims to introduce students to philosophical reflection on questions to do with the meaning and potential in human life, how we imagine ourselves to be capable of living and how we understand ourselves as connected with one another in societies. It comprises two 6 week segments, in most cases taught sequentially by two faculty members. Segment topics will be devised by lecturers to provide an interesting introduction to these areas of philosophy and a coherent study programme: examples of topics might include the following; ‘Examined Lives and Existentialism'; ‘Philosophy and Tragedy'; ‘Utopias'; ‘Introduction to Continental Philosophy'; ‘Philosophy and the Environment'.
Course Syllabus The course will comprise two 'segments' typically taught by different lecturers. Some of these will reproduce existing syllabi developed for PHIL1003 in previous years. |
| Learning Outcomes | The course aims to (1) equip students with knowledge of some core areas of philosophy (2) build student skills in argumentation, the critical evaluation of texts, basic research and essay writing etc, as appropriate for a first year course (3) provide for the development of skills in discussion and debate. |
| Indicative Assessment |
2 x short essays (500 words each): 15% each; 2 x long essays (1,500 words) or exams:30% each; Tutorial participation: 10% |
| Workload |
Weekly Seminars or Lectures plus tutorials - the course aims to encourage participation at a supportive and introductory level of discussion, with webCT recording, notes etc.as back-up. |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Incompatibility | PHIL 1003 |
| Recommended Courses |
Either PHIL 1006 'Mind, World and Dreams' or PHIL1004, 'Fundamental ideas in Philosophy' are recommended. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Philosophy |
| Academic Contact | Fiona Jenkins |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
