Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Albert Atkin
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
The unit will examine contemporary research in one of the traditional fields covered by Metaphysics and Epistemology, especially research concerning the relationship between mind and world, as mediated by language, science, and culture. The unit will revolve around a current ‘hot topic' of research in this area. Students will be brought up to speed on this topic so that they are in a position to begin to pursue their own research project.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Philosophy Paper (5k words Max | 50% | Week 12 |
Zoom Presentations (x4) | 40% | Ongoing |
Participation | 10% | On going |
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 50%
You will write a philosophy paper (note: not an essay), exploring one of the cutting edge debates we cover in the course. The paper must emulate the style of a publishable philosophy research paper.
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 40%
You will need to produce at least four Zoom recordings of no more than 5 minutes each, using 2-3 slides per recording, giving a philosophical reflection or response to the papers discussed that week. You will need to upload these onto the iLearn site. You may produce more than four if you wish. Each presentation is worth 10 marks. Your best four will count.
Due: On going
Weighting: 10%
You will need to participate during the course, whether this is in tutorials, through on-line fora, by commenting on fellow students Zoom presentations, or by emailing the unit convenor with questions, links, observations.
The unit will use a weekly two hour seminar. Students my attend, or listen online.
We will cover six to ten topics in the unit. The time we spend on each topic will depend on the interests of the group. Initial suggestions are:
1. Defining Race
2. Race and Science
3. The Social Construction of Race
4. What should we do with Race: Eliminativism, Conservationism, Reconstructionism
5. Defining Racism
6. (Why) is Racism bad?
7. Racial Profiling: The Criminal Case
8. Racial Profiling: Medicine
9. Race and Language
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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