Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Understand and articulate some of the prominent issues in philosophy of mind.
2. Analyse and critically evaluate theories, arguments and presuppositions of prominent figures in philosophy of mind.
3. Argue for a philosophical position related to the material covered in the course.
4. Engage in philosophical discussion and debate, verbalise  interpretations and criticisms of the various ideas discussed throughout the course.

Field Trips

Class Accomodation for Overseas Students

Students prevented from returning to Canberra due to the pandemic must reach out to the convenor as soon as possible.

To accommodate, lectures will be done with dual delivery, and videos with the lectures as well as the slides will be made available on Wattle.

Similarly, at least one tutorial will be done via Zoom.

Examination Material or equipment

Essays will be submitted on Wattle.

Quizzes will be released on Wattle and submitted to Turnitin.

Required Resources

David Armstrong, The Mind-Body Problem: An Opinionated Introduction

Rene Descartes, Meditations on First Philosophy.

The rest of the readings will be made available on Wattle

Both of the required texts can be found on Amazon. No particular translation of the Meditations is required, and digital versions of the material are also accepted.

Recommended Resources

Recommended readings will also be made available on Wattle.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments on essays
• Verbal comments during lectures and tutorial forum
• Feedback to the whole class via email
• Personal consultation (by appointment)

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction and Dualism
2	Behaviorism
3	The Identity Theory
4	Functionalism
5	Non-Reductive Physicalism and Cognitivism
6	Consciousness
7	Physicalist Response
8	Consciousness, the Brain, and Neuropsychology
9	Computationalism
10	Representation
11	Mind and Artificial Intelligence
12	The Extended Mind and Review

Tutorial Registration

Sign up for tutorials will be available on Wattle.

At least two tutorials will be done via Zoom to accommodate for students who are prevented from returning to Canberra due to the pandemic

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
First Essay	40 %	30/03/2022	1,2,3,4
Second Essay	40 %	01/06/2022	1,2,3,4
Class participation	10 %	25/05/2022	1,2
Reading Response Journal	10 %	25/05/2022	1,2,3,4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are encouraged, and required to participate.

Good class participation amounts to asking sincere clarifying questions after trying to understand the material, formulating critical questions and arguments, listening and engaging with peers, and allowing space for everyone to share their thoughts.

Assessment Task 1

First Essay

Assessment 1: First Essay (40%) 

This essay must demonstrate an engagement with the scheduled readings for the course by proper use of citations and references.

Essay topics will be advised online, corresponding some of the weeks subject matter.

The assessment will be judged on how well the learning outcomes are satisfied.

Assignments are submitted using Turnitin in the course Wattle site. You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records.

Word length: 2000 words (includes quotations and footnotes but not the bibliography)

Due Date: 5pm, 30th March

Assessment Task 2

Second Essay

Assessment 2: Second Essay (40%) 

This essay must demonstrate an engagement with the scheduled readings for the course by proper use of citations and references.

Essay topics will be advised online, corresponding some of the weeks subject matter.

The assessment will be judged on how well the learning outcomes are satisfied.

Assignments are submitted using Turnitin in the course Wattle site. You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records.

Word length: 2000 words (includes quotations and footnotes but not the bibliography)

Due Date: 5pm, 1st June

Assessment Task 3

Class participation

Assessment 3: Participation (10%)

Students will be assessed for tutorial attendance and active participation based on how well they contribute to the tutorials. Just showing up to the tutorials is not enough to get the participation grade. Active participation involves: 

• Being prepared for tutorial discussions by having attended the lectures and done the required reading for that week.
• Participating in tutorial discussions by asking questions, articulating and explaining your views, sharing your thoughts, engaging with the ideas of your classmates.

Assessment Task 4

Reading Response Journal

Assessment 4: Reading Response Journal (10%)

Each week after class one or two questions will be posted on Wattle.

The students are invited to write responses of about ~250 words for each of these questions.

At the end of the semester, there will be a Quiz requiring you to answer FOUR (4) of those questions.

Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records.

Release Date: 9am, Wednesday 25th May (released on Wattle)

Due Date: 5pm, Wednesday 1st June (submitted to Turnitin)

No extensions permitted

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Students requiring an extension must do so at least one week before the scheduled due date of the assignment. This is done by contacting the convenor.

Late submissions will be approved only under extreme conditions.

Without the student request or the explicit convenor approval, late submissions will receive a mark of 0.

If approved, late submissions will be still penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date.

Late submission is not accepted for the Quiz.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students