- Department: Philosophy
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. David Worsley
- Credit value: Information currently unavailable
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
Students take this module not as part of their progression requirement but only as a prerequisite for Level 5 Philosophy modules. The module is zero credited.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
The module aims to help first year students develop the academic skills needed to study philosophy at university, and optional (but recommended) lectures introduce them to a range of philosophical topics.
Students who complete the module satisfactorily will have developed skills in reading and writing philosophy, and in critical thinking.
The module will be taught primarily online via the VLE. There are additional, optional lectures that it is recommended that students attend. The online element will be assessed online by multiple-choice questions.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Multiple Choice Tests |
N/A | 100 |
None
The module is worth zero credits. Completion of the online tasks is a procedural requirement but the marks are not used in the calculation of the overall mark for Year 1.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Multiple Choice Tests |
N/A | 100 |
Online feedback of results for multiple-choice tests. Advice available from module tutor.
None. The online module includes advice on suitable reading.