Recent European Philosophy (PHIL40002)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject involves a study of one or more key texts and themes in 20th century European philosophy. Students completing the subject should have achieved a critical understanding of the texts and themes discussed and be able to relate them to contemporary issues in philosophy.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject will:



  • have a detailed understanding of some major texts in contemporary European philosophy;
  • be able to critically evaluate these texts;
  • demonstrate an ability to explain the themes and theses of these texts.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • A 5000-word research essay, due at the end of semester (100%)

Hurdle requirement:

  • Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject.
  • All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per day. After five days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAndrew Inkpin
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject is for students admitted to fourth year Honours or the Graduate Diploma (advanced) in the discipline of Philosophy.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Set readings for this subject will be advised at start of course and/or made available via the LMS.

     

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Philosophy
    Specialisation (formal)Philosophy
    Specialisation (formal)Philosophy
    Specialisation (formal)Philosophy
    Specialisation (formal)Philosophy
    Informal specialisationPD-ARTS Philosophy
    Informal specialisationPD-ARTS Anthropology
    Informal specialisationPD-ARTS Social Theory
    Informal specialisationPhilosophy
  • Links to additional information

    http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/philosophy

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022