PHIL 1102 - Mind and World
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHIL 1102 Course Mind and World Coordinating Unit Philosophy Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Tutorials, Online Quizzes, Essay 1, Essay 2. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jonathan Opie
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The aim of this course is to:
1 Introduce students to the methods of contemporary philosophy 2 Examine some classic philosophical problems and dilemmas 3 Explore central problems in the theory of knowledge, the theory of representation, and the philosophy of mind 4 Provide experience in analyzing and critiquing written arguments 5 Provide opportunities to debate philosophical issues in a group setting 6 Improve problem solving and critical reasoning skills. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 4, 6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5, 6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5, 6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5, 6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Tutorial readings will be made available on MyUni. These are also suitable reference material for preparation of your written assignments.Recommended Resources
Useful additional readings will be made available on MyUni.Online Learning
Lecture recordings and summary notes will be posted each week on MyUni. A tutorial paper and reading (for the following week’s tutorial) will be posted each week on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
- Lectures. There are two face-to-face lectures each week, which will also be available on MyUni through Echo 360.
- Tutorials. There will be a one-hour face-to-face tutorial each week. Tutorials will help you develop skills of analysis and verbal communication about philosophical topics.
- Participation. You will submit brief written answers to the tutorial questions each week, in preparation for tutorial discussion.
- Quizzes. There are ten weekly, online quizzes, which will test your knowledge of the week's lectures.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
2 x 1-hour lectures (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 4 hours assignment/exam preparation per week 48 hours per semester 3 hours tutorial preparation per week 36 hours per semester 3 hours reading per week 36 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Introduction (1 Lecture)
Topic 1: Do we have Free Will? (3 Lectures)The puzzle of free will. Compatibilism and its rivals.Freedom and responsibility.
Topic 2: What is Knowledge? (6 Lectures)The puzzle of knowers and knowing. Classical andnaturalized epistemology. Relativism versus objectivism.
Topic 3: Where does Meaning come from? (3 Lectures)The puzzle of representation. Meaning and meaning bearers.Linguistic and pictorial meaning. Theories of meaning.
Interlude (1 Lecture)
Topic 4: What is a Mind? (10 Lectures)What is a mind and who has one? Marks of the mental:consciousness, intelligence & intentionality. The computermodel of the mind. Classical metaphysics of mind. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcomes Tutorial Participation Formative 10% 1–6 Online Quizzes Formative 20% 1–4 Essay 1 Summative 30% 1–4 Essay 2 Summative 40% 1–4 Assessment Detail
Your assessment in Mind and World will involve two essays, weekly quizzes and tutorial participation.
- Tutorials. A weekly reading and tutorial questions.
- Quizzes. Ten weekly online quizzes, which will assess your understanding of the lecture material.
- Essay 1 (800-1000 words). You will choose one question based on material from Topic 1 or Topic 2.
- Essay 2 (1200-1500 words). You will choose one question based on material from Topic 3 or Topic 4.
- It must include a brief introduction and conclusion.
- It must acknowledge any dependence, either direct or indirect, on source material.
- It must include a reference list of all material cited in the essay.
- It must not lie outside the stated word limits (see above).
Submission
Your assignments are submitted through MyUni. If you are not familiar with the process, there’s a tutorial here. Remember that it is your responsibility to submit your assignments correctly. The submission process is as follows:
- Log into MyUni and select Mind and World (PHIL 1102)
- Select Assignments in the left-hand menu.
- Select Essay 1 or Essay 2 , as appropriate.
- Please keep an electronic copy of your essay, just in case.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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