Philosophy Methods (PHIL90024)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject provides an introduction to research presentation, university level teaching and core areas of contemporary philosophical research.

 

 

Intended learning outcomes

Students who sucessfully complete this subject should have:




  • enhanced general knowledge of contemporary work in their discipline outside their speciality; and
  • an understanding of philosophical pedagogy.

Generic skills

Students who sucessfully complete this subject should:

  • be able to communicate their research findings in a clear and intelligible manner;
  • have refined their skills in crafting persuasive written arguments;
  • improved their understanding of and capacity for tertiary level pedagogy.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
PHIL70005 Shorter Thesis - Philosophy
Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville)
 0

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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One paper to be submitted for evaluation (75%). During the semester this paper will be presented and defended in one seminar as a lead paper or in two seminars as respondent (25%)

  • 5000 words
Throughout the teaching period100%
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 85% of classes in order to pass this subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

During the assessment period the supervisor will provide students with regular feedback on the development of the material for their final paper.

 

 

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • March
    Principal coordinatorFrancois Schroeter
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours18 hours - 1 x 90 minute seminar per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 31 May 2020
    Last self-enrol date20 March 2020
    Census date17 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail31 July 2020
    Assessment period ends15 October 2020

    March contact information

    Email: fschro@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 Hours

Additional delivery details

This subject is for students admitted into the MR-ARTSAST Masters by Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis program (specialisation Philosophy)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    A list of core Philosophical readings will be available, as well as readings which will supplement the seminars.

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-studies/research

  • 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