Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

School

Historical & Philosophical Inq

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2L,1T

Incompatible

PHIL2140 PHIL7214

Assessment methods

Participation, seminar assignments, research essay.

Course enquiries

Dr G Burgh

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course aims to demonstrate the applicability of philosophical reasoning and persuasive writing in a professional setting and in the practice of engaged citizenship. Students will be asked to write policy briefs or analytical reports, design presentations or websites, aimed to convince sceptical parties to a debate, using the methods of philosophical analysis. Students will also participate in peer review exercises and mock grading of dummy essays using the standard assessment criteria for courses in philosophy to enhance their understanding of standards of good essay writing. Topics covered in the course will be drawn from a range of current social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, climate change, sexual and racial discrimination, affirmative action, paternalism and risk, war and terrorism.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile