Philosophy has always been concerned with raising and exploring fundamental questions about the nature of humanity and society, questions that still preoccupy us today and inform many of the other disciplines studied at university. This first year course aims to introduce students to philosophical reflection on questions to do with the meaning and potential in human life, how we imagine ourselves to be capable of living and how we understand ourselves as connected with one another in societies. It comprises two 6 week segments, in most cases taught sequentially by two faculty members. Segment topics will be devised by lecturers to provide an interesting introduction to these areas of philosophy and a coherent study programme: examples of topics might include the following; Mind, World and Dreams — Descartes’ Meditations; Philosophers and Other Animals; Utopias; Introduction to Continental Philosophy; Philosophy and the Environment.
Course Syllabus
The course will comprise two segments typically taught by different lecturers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
The course aims to (1) equip students with knowledge of some core areas of philosophy (2) build student skills in argumentation, the critical evaluation of texts, basic research and essay writing etc, as appropriate for a first year course (3) provide for the development of skills in discussion and debate.
Indicative Assessment
For the first segment of the course: 1 x 2000 word essay (45%) (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)
For the second segment: 1 x 500 word short essay (15%); 1 x 1,500 word essay (30%) or exam (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)
Tutorial participation: 10% (Learning Outcome 3)
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Workload
Weekly Seminars or Lectures plus tutorials - the course aims to encourage participation at a supportive and introductory level of discussion, with webCT recording, notes etc.as back-up.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $2718 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3876 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9583 | 24 Jul 2017 | 31 Jul 2017 | 31 Aug 2017 | 27 Oct 2017 | In Person | N/A |
