2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PHIL1444 PPE First Year Seminar - Semester 2

20 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Dr Jessica Isserow
Email: j.m.isserow@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisites

PHIL1333

PPE First Year Seminar - Semester 1

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is open only to first year students admitted to the PPE program, and who have satisfactorily completed PPE First Year Seminar PHIL1333. It builds on PHIL1333 to further develop basic skills in philosophy and extend knowledge of core theories, arguments and texts in moral and political philosophy.

Objectives

This module develops basic skills in philosophy through engagement with philosophical texts in moral and political philosophy.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
1. A good grasp of classical and contemporary arguments and theories in moral and political philosophy through clear and accurate exposition of leading philosophical treatments of the topics explored.
2. An awareness of the complexity of these issues.
3. The ability to analyse arguments critically and develop their own position in relation to these issues through written argument.

Skills outcomes
Written communication
Problem solving
Analysis, criticality and argument

Syllabus

This syllabus is indicative only and is subject to change.
Topics include:
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Libertarianism
Free speech
Moral worth
Moral character
Moral imperfection
Personal identity
The metaphysics of gender
The metaphysics of race

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	22	1.50	33.00
Private study hours			167.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Reading assigned texts: 9 hrs/week (55 hours)
Reflection on assigned texts: 9 hrs/ week (55 hours)
Participation in online forum: 2 hr/week (10 hours)
Writing essays: 12 hrs/essay (47 hours)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through seminar contribution where the level of understanding of texts and the ability to develop coherent analysis can be monitored. It provides real-time correction of misunderstanding of subject matter, as well as feedback on the development of core philosophical skills of argument analysis (which is formally assessed through the essays).
The first essay (mid-module, 1500 words), although summative, will also provide formative feedback for the second essay (end of module, 2000 words) in terms of philosophical skills and analysis.
There are also office hours when students can discuss course content and essay plans.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	1 x 1500 word essay	40.00
Essay	1 x 2000 word essay	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

In light of the effect of COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions on students' learning experiences, the School of PRHS have made the decision to modify assessment in Semester 2 modules in the 2020-21 academic year. Changes may involve reducing the number of assessment points (e.g. assessing one essay rather than two) or reducing word counts where it is possible to do so whilst protecting the integrity of the module's Learning Outcomes. Information on any changes to assessment for this module is available to enrolled students in the Minerva module area, and can also be sought from the module leader or the PRHS SES team.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 04/02/2021 11:40:44

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