PHIL 3019 - How Should I Live? Contemporary Ethical Theories
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHIL 3019 Course How Should I Live? Contemporary Ethical Theories Coordinating Unit Philosophy Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Incompatible PHIL 2036 Assessment Essay 1 (2250 words) 45%, Essay 2 (2250 words) 45%, Tutorial presentation and attendance 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Garrett Cullity
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary philosophical debates on a range of central issues in normative ethics and metaethics.
- Analyze and engage critically with contemporary philosophical work on these issues.
- Express, develop and defend their own views on these issues, through written work and through constructive discussion with others.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which moral philosophy can be relevant to real-world moral problems.
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3,4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
2,3,4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no set text for this course. All of the required lecture and tutorial readings will be made available via the course website on MyUni.Recommended Resources
Recommended supplementary readings will be advised via the course website on MyUni.Online Learning
All essential course information (including lecture slides and recordings, tutorial questions, further readings, and assessment information) will be available online via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be taught by a combination of lectures (two per week) and tutorials (ten over the course of the semester). For full details see the Course Guide, which will be available on the course website on MyUni.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In Philosophy study, there is an emphasis on careful reading and clear writing. A relatively small quantity of reading will be set each week (two chapter-length pieces of reading related to your classes, plus reading for assignments) -- but you will be asked to study this carefully.
The information below is provided as a guide to the time commitment that will allow you to engage appropriately with the course requirements.
Hours per week Hours per semester 2 x 1-hour lecture 24 hours 1 x 1-hour tutorial 12 hours 3 hours lecture preparation and revision (reading, taking notes, reviewing lectures) 36 hours 3 hours tutorial preparation (reading, taking notes, preparing tutorial questions) 36 hours 4 hours assessment work (research, planning, and writing) 48 hours 13 hours 156 hours
Hours per week are approximate and averaged over the semester. The actual hours required will vary from week to week, and are likely to be higher in the weeks leading up to the submission of an assignment.Learning Activities Summary
Further details will be supplied in the Course Guide, available at the commencement of the course through MyUni.Specific Course Requirements
Details will be supplied in the Course Guide, available at the commencement of the course through MyUni.Small Group Discovery Experience
This will take the form of a Tutorial Extension exercise, supervised by the Course Coordinator. At the conclusion of the second tutorial of the course, questions will be identified for further research into the tutorial topic. Findings will be discussed in small groups with the Course Coordinator in Week 7, and then shared in a plenary session. -
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Assessment Summary
This course will be assessed by two essays, adding up to a combined maximum of 4500 words. There will be penalties for unsatisfactory tutorial attendance. For full details see the Course Guide, which will be available on the course website on MyUni.Assessment Related Requirements
Details will be supplied in the Course Guide, available at the commencement of the course through MyUni.Assessment Detail
Details will be supplied in the Course Guide, available at the commencement of the course through MyUni.Submission
Details will be supplied in the Course Guide, available at the commencement of the course through MyUni.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.
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