Courses / Module

• Develop critical thinking skills: Students will develop the ability to think critically about philosophical arguments and concepts, and to evaluate them using logical and analytical reasoning.
• Understand major themes in philosophy: Students will gain a solid understanding of the major themes in philosophy, including ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic, and be able to articulate the key ideas and debates within each field.
• Engage with inclusive perspectives: Students will recognize the importance of inclusive language and perspectives in philosophy, and will be able to critically examine philosophical arguments that exclude or marginalize certain groups of people.
• Apply philosophical theories to real-world issues: Students will be able to apply philosophical theories to real-world issues and their other subjects, and to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different philosophical positions.
• Develop effective communication skills: Students will develop effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, and will be able to articulate their ideas clearly and persuasively using philosophical concepts and arguments.

• 36 lectures (3 lectures X 12 weeks) 9 tutorials (1 tutorial X 9 weeks)

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): 20 Oral Presentation 10 Reaction Papers 70 Final Exam

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes, On-campus

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