PH299     
Essay on an Approved Subject in Philosophy

This information is for the 2014/15 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Marie Milofsky

Availability

This course is available on the BSc in Philosophy and Economics, BSc in Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method and BSc in Politics and Philosophy. This course is not available as an outside option nor to General Course students.

Course content

The essay may be on any topic falling within the scope of the philosophy courses for Philosophy.

Selection of topic

Candidates should have the subject of their essay approved by their tutor.

Arrangements for supervision

The essay should reflect the candidate's own views but must develop out of some established part of the philosophical literature. Students should carefully discuss the topic and approach of the essay with their tutor who will also advise on background reading. Students may ask a member of the Department other than their tutor to supervise the essay if this is more appropriate. Students must have regular meetings with their supervisor and keep a formal record of their work and progress.

Teaching

1 hour of seminars in the MT. 20 hours of seminars in the LT.

Assessment

Essay (100%, 7000 words) in the ST.

Essays must be submitted by 5pm June 2nd. They should be 5,000-7,000 words, and should be typewritten.

Student performance results

(2011/12 - 2013/14 combined)

Classification % of students
First 52.6
2:1 42.1
2:2 5.3
Third 0
Fail 0

Key facts

Department: Philosophy

Total students 2013/14: 15

Average class size 2013/14: 15

Capped 2013/14: No

Lecture capture used 2013/14: No

Value: One Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Course survey results

(2011/12 - 2013/14 combined)

1 = "best" score, 5 = "worst" score

The scores below are average responses.

Response rate: 65.9%

Question

Average
response

Reading list (Q2.1)

2.2

Materials (Q2.3)

2.1

Course satisfied (Q2.4)

1.5

Lectures (Q2.5)

1.6

Integration (Q2.6)

1.5

Contact (Q2.7)

1.4

Feedback (Q2.8)

1.5

Recommend (Q2.9)

Yes

94.4%

Maybe

5.6%

No

0%