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ASSIMILATE concepts from various cultures and traditions
CRITICALLY ENGAGE with themes that have shaped seminal philosophical and theological views
DISCOVER the unexpected diversity and depth of philosophical topics from past centuries
READ fundamental, yet unduly ignored texts
WRITE well-structured essays
The module aims to introduce students to key-concepts and major texts, such as: primary and secondary causality, unicity of the intellect, universals, felicity and politics.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 93 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: A short essay (1500 and 2000 words) on one of the topics discussed in class OR in relation with the texts discussed: students are encouraged to formulate their own questions and research topics. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Assignment: A short commentary (up to 1,5000 words) on a short text discussed in class. The text is given at the end of the class in week 6; students they have 72 hours to submit their commentary. | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
One-on-one meetings with registered students in weeks 3, 5 and 8 in order to identify problems of comprehension and enhance written / oral skills for the group project. Individual feedback in tutorials related to the group project in advance of the discussion / essay. Individual or group feedback on essay within two two weeks of assignment.
Name | Role |
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Mr Keith Feenan | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 09:00 - 10:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31 | Mon 11:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |