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Beginning Philosophy (Online Only) - PHI00012C

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  • Department: Philosophy
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. David Worsley
  • Credit value: Information currently unavailable
  • Credit level: C
  • Academic year of delivery: 2020-21

Module summary

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.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching cycle
A Autumn Term 2020-21 to Spring Term 2020-21

Module aims

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.

Module learning outcomes

Students who complete the module satisfactorily will have developed skills in reading and writing philosophy, and in critical thinking.

Module content

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.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Multiple Choice Tests		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

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.

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Multiple Choice Tests		 N/A 100

Module feedback

Online feedback of results for multiple-choice tests. Advice available from module tutor.

Indicative reading

None. The online module includes advice on suitable reading.


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Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to courses

The 2020/21 academic year will start in September. We aim to deliver as much face-to-face teaching as we can, supported by high quality online alternatives where we must.

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