Classic Texts in HPS

This subject is not offered in 2013.

approximately 10 hours each week.

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

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Classic Texts will provide the student with a detailed overview of major themes in the History and Philosophy of Science. Each week we will explore a classic text in HPS, providing a grounding for understanding the ideas that have shaped and dominated the field. The subject will be seminar based, with an emphasis on high-level critical skills.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• Possess a critical understanding of the major themes in HPS
• Be able to present an informed critical opinion on the major thinkers in HPS

2 Seminar Presentations, equivalent to 2000 words (combining a Wiki and a short presentation to the class) (40%) to be completed during the semester, and a Research Essay of 3000 words (60%), due during the end of semester examination period.

Hurdle Requirements: 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.

To be advised

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will

• develop skills in written communication.
• conduct independent research.
• make appropriate use of primary and secondary sources in mounting an argument.
• develop skills in synthesizing and analysing literature relevant to a specific discipline or topic
• form defensible judgements based on a critical evaluation of conflicting arguments