College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Philosophical Readings 2
Module PHL1008 for 2018/9
Module PHL1008 for 2018/9
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL1008: Philosophical Readings 2
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
In this course we will read, analyse and discuss John Locke’s An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. (Recommended edition: P. H. Nidditch (ed.), Oxford, Oxford University Press. But the Penguin edition is cheaper and also quite good.)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28.5 | 121.5 | 0 |
...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 | 16.5 | Eleven 1.5 hour seminars |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 12 | 11 weekly 1 hour tutorials, 1 one hour revision sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | 44 | Reading and preparation for weekly lectures and discussion |
| Guided Independent Study | 30 | Preparation of assigned essay |
| Guided Independent Study | 48 | Exam revision and private study |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
