Module PHL3024A for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL3024A: Philosophical Readings 3
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to introduce you to one of the most influential books in 20th century philosophy, Gilbert Ryle’s “The Concept of Mind”. As well as engaging critically with a major philosophical work, you will become familiar with two key movements in 20th century philosophy, behaviourism and ordinary language philosophy. You will also think critically about a number of central issues in philosophy of mind.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. engage in in-depth study of a text through detailed reading and analysis; 2. understand the historical and social context of production of the philosophical book; 3. question/criticise the texts approach from different perspectives; |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. demonstrate the ability to analyse philosophical arguments; 5. reason about the abstract and concrete problems addressed in texts; 6. write well-argued essays using appropriate philosophical arguments and language; |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. construct and evaluate arguments; 8. formulate and express ideas at different levels of abstraction; and 9. assess, analyse, discuss, and criticise the views of others. |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral seminar presentation | 5 minutes | 1-9 | Oral |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 60 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 40 | 2,500 words | 1-9 | Written |
| Examination | 60 | 2 hours | 1-9 | Oral or written |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (2,500 words) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
| Examination | Examination (2 hours) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
