Recent European Philosophy

Subject PHIL40002 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Standard

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 2 (1x 2hour seminar each week)
Total Time Commitment:

An average of 10 hours each week

Prerequisites:

None.

Corequisites:

None.

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Students who enrol in this subject must have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.

Non Allowed Subjects:

None.

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Andrew Inkpin

Contact

Dr Andrew Inkpin

andrew.inkpin@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject involves a study of one or more key texts and themes in 20th century European philosophy. Students completing the subject should have achieved a critical understanding of the texts and themes discussed and be able to relate them to contemporary issues in philosophy.
Objectives:	Students who successfully complete this subject will have a detailed understanding of some major texts in contemporary European philosophy. be able to critically evaluate these texts. demonstrate an ability to explain the themes and theses of these texts.
Assessment:	A 5000-word research essay 100% (due at the end of semester). Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. Regular participation in class is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:	A subject reader will be available from the Book shop at the beginning of semester.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to relate these texts to others in the history of philosophy and apply the themes considered to contemporary issues in philosophy. be able to think in highly abstract and theoretical terms. have refined the critical skills necessary for original research.
Links to further information:	http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Anthropology && Social Theory Anthropology and Social Theory Philosophy Philosophy Philosophy Philosophy Social Theory Social Theory Social Theory

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