Module PHL2010A for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL2010A: Philosophy of Mind 1
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to present and discuss conceptual issues that arise when one tries to understand what the mind is. It analyzes the mind-body problem in its various facets: how it emerged, what it implies, and whether and how it can be overcome. At the end of the course, students will be familiar with major, classic and contemporary views, including "substance dualism", "property dualism", "behaviourism", "identity theory", "instrumentalism", "functionalism", "eliminativism", and "extended mind".
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Present and discuss several philosophical notions of "mind" 2. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various proposed solutions to the mind-body problem |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Summarize and discuss several philosophical theories 4. Demonstrate knowledge of essential philosophical concepts 5. Break down philosophical arguments and evaluate them 6. Present and justify their own philosophical views with appropriate arguments |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. Communicate ideas clearly and appropriately by written and oral means 8. Discuss abstract ideas in a clear and competent way 9. Engage critically with the assigned readings 10. Engage productively in group discussion |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| presentation | 15 minutes | 1-10 | verbal |
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 | 1,500 words | 1-10 | written |
| Exam | 60 | 1.5 hours | 1-10 | 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 (1,500 words) | 1-10 | August/September reassessment period |
| Exam | Exam (1.5 hours) | 1-10 | August/September reassessment period |
