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PHIL702 – Research Topics in Mind and World
2017 – S2 External
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| 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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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Short Essay | 20% | No | Week Six |
| Paper Plan | 20% | No | Week Eight |
| Philosophy Paper | 50% | No | Week Thirteen |
| Participation | 10% | No | On going |
Short Essay
Due: Week Six
Weighting: 20%
A short (1000 - 1200 words) exegetical/summative paper of one of the core arguments from either (i) the primary text we shall be analysing in the course, or (ii) a published article/book responding to the primary text we shall be analysing in the course. This task will be assessed by the following criteria: content, structure, accuracy, written expression and referencing. A marking rubric, an example, and a detailed task outline for this task will be supplied on the iLearn homepage.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Paper Plan
Due: Week Eight
Weighting: 20%
Students will submit a short project plan (~ 750-1000 words) for their final Philosophy Paper (see Assessment Task 3) which includes: (i) a title/question which will be the focus of their final paper (ii) a suggested structural plan of the paper (iii) the details of three pieces of literature crucial to their paper (this will include a fifty word summary of each piece). This task will be assessed by the following criteria: structure, analysis, feasibility, written expression and referencing. A marking rubric, an example, and a detailed task outline for this task will be supplied on the iLearn homepage.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Philosophy Paper
Due: Week Thirteen
Weighting: 50%
You will write a philosophy paper (note: not an essay) of around 4500 words, exploring one of the cutting edge debates we cover in the course. The paper must emulate the style and ambition of a short publishable philosophy research paper (looking at philosophy journals such as Analysis, Thought: A Journal of Philosophy or the critical notices in Philosophical Papers).This task will be assessed by the following criteria: content, structure, argument and critical analysis, written expression and referencing. A marking rubric, an example, and a detailed task outline for this task will be supplied on the iLearn homepage.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Participation
Due: On going
Weighting: 10%
You will need to participate during the course, whether this is in tutorials or through on-line fora. This task will be assessed by the following criteria: demonstration of familiarity with and understanding of the relevant readings and topics; contribution to discussion and/or engagement across the course. A marking rubric will be supplied on the iLearn homepage.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Delivery and Resources
The unit will use a weekly two hour seminar. Internal students are expected to attend have read the reading for that week. External student may listen to the seminar online through iLearn..
Unit Schedule
We will be reading an addressing issues surrounding race and epistemic injustice. This will mean that our main task will be a close reading of Miranda Fricker's book Epistemic Injustice (2007 Oxford University Press). This book and the other articles mentioned below are all available through MQ Library.
Week One: Introduction to the course, and the Introduction section of Epistemic Injustice
Week Two: Chapter One of Epistemic Injustice
Week Three: Chapter Two of Epistemic Injustice
Week Four: Chapter Three of Epistemic Injustice
Week Five: Chapter Four of Epistemic Injustice
Week: Six: Chapter Five of Epistemic Injustice
Week Seven: Chapter Six of Epistemic Injustice
Semester Break
Week Eight: Chapter Seven and Conclusion of Epistemic Injustice
Week Nine: "The Relevance of Credibility Excess in a Proportional View of Epistemic Injustice" - by Jose Medina
Week Ten: "A Cautionary Tale: On Limiting Epistemic Oppression" - by Kristie Dotson
Week Eleven: "Epistemic Justice as a Virtue of Social Institutions" - by Elizabeth Anderson
Week Twelve: "Two kinds of Unknowing" - by Rebecca Mason
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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
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.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 (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Paper Plan
- Philosophy Paper
- Participation
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Paper Plan
- Philosophy Paper
- Participation
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Paper Plan
- Philosophy Paper
- Participation
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Paper Plan
- Philosophy Paper
- Participation
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in the context of philosophical scholarship.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Paper Plan
- Philosophy Paper
- Participation
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Work in cooperation with others and reflect on individual and group performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Analyse and critically evaluate philosophical arguments.
- Articulate clearly and coherently philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Race in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources concerning foundational concepts and arguments in the Philosophy of Race
- Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the methodology, concepts and arguments in recent Philosophy of Race.
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay
- Paper Plan
- Philosophy Paper
- Participation
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 31/07/2017 | Addition of assessment criteria in the assessment descriptors in order to meet compliance with policy. |