2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHIL3230 Advanced Topics in the History of Philosophy
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Nick Jones
Email: n.o.jones@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
Pre-requisite qualifications
PHIL2221 Ancient Philosophy, OR PHIL2222 History of Modern Philosophy, OR PHIL2212 History of Modern Philosophy: Leibniz & Hume, OR PHIL2232 History of Modern Philosophy: Locke & Berkeley.Module replaces
PHIL3420 Advanced Topics in Modern European PhilosophyPHIL3222 Advanced Topics in European HistoryThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to understand and discuss critically in detail the philosophical views of at least one figure of the history of philosophy, and to be able to read and interpret a primary text from this philosopher.More precisely, the knowledge outcomes are the following:
(1) Master the work of a key figure (or key figures) of the history of philosophy.
(2) Understand the role of historical and cultural context in determining the problem and style of the philosopher(s) in question.
Skills outcomes
- Interpretation of philosophical texts
- understanding of philosophical context
- detailed study and
- attention to text.
Syllabus
In 2010/11 the module will focus on a study of Locke and Berkeley.
Students will be:
- expected to read substantial portions of primary text, with interpretative assistance and guidance from the course leader;
- able to discuss the content and style of the subject critically and without recourse to excessive jargon.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Tutorial | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 181.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 19.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Reading and tutorial preparation: 101 hours- Essay preparation: 60 hours
- Lecture preparation: 20 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Tutorial performance and first assessment (essay).Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/05/2011
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