College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Introduction to Asian Philosophy
Module PHL1010 for 2022/3
Module PHL1010 for 2022/3
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL1010: Introduction to Asian Philosophy
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
Indian traditions: Brahmanical and Hindu thought; Indian Buddhism.
Chinese traditions: Confucianism; Taoism.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 22 | 11 x Weekly 2-hour lectures/seminars or 1 hour lecture + 1 hour seminar |
| Guided Independent Study | 45 | Weekly assigned readings |
| Guided Independent Study | 10 | Preparation for class discussion |
| Guided Independent Study | 28 | Preparation for essay |
| Guided Independent Study | 45 | Preparation for final exam |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
