| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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60%
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4000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-3
GA: 1, 2, 4-6 |
| Assignment 2 |
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40%
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3000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-3
GA: 1, 2, 4-6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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assess a body of historical and philosophical knowledge through engagement with prescribed texts, unit notes and lectures. The depth of engagement with these materials expected of 500-level students will be greater than that of 300-level students. This is reflected in the requirement of a 4000 word essay, rather than a 2000 word essay;
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possess advanced skills of textual analysis, and philosophical and historical critique, than their 300-level counterparts;
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write coherent, clear, critical essays, with a degree of originality of point of view in their argument. They will also be expected to show initiative in finding relevant resources as part of the process of learning research skills.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the philosophy discipline through lectures and tutorials. It will be assessed in both written essays.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essays for the unit. Students studying on-campus will learn valuable communication skills through participation in tutorials (this will include debates and small group work). Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through the essays).
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Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources of information and critically examine those sources.
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Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). In addition, students who attend tutorials will be provided with the skills to debate contentious topics and develop their understanding of a topic through group activities.
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Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving (practice).
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Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the essay, exam questions and discussions in tutorials or online postings.
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Team Work
Students will practice working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems on the discussion board (Blackboard) taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays.
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