Course - Contemporary philosophy - an introduction - FI1101
FI1101 - Contemporary philosophy - an introduction
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Essay
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100/100 |
Course content
The course offers an introduction to philosophy (as a discipline) and its study at NTNU. It focuses on one or two contemporary debates in philosophy (which may vary from term to term). These debates are used to show how philosophical approaches are essential for understanding fundamental problems of different sorts that may arise in common human experience, daily-life, or modern societies. Examples include questions of happiness, of the meaning and value of live, of love, of what we may know, and what is real. These debates can both concern theoretical philosophy, such as metaphysics or epistemology, and practical philosophy, such as ethics or political philosophy. The students are expected to write one academic text on one selected contemporary debate. In this connection, the course offers a basic introduction to academic writing (and use of scholarly sources) that focuses on the writing process.
Learning outcome
According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills):
Knowledge
- basic knowledge about academic writing and thinking in philosophy
- overview over main features of contemporary academic philosophy
- basic knowledge of one or two contemporary debates in philosophy
Skills
- the ability to write academic texts in philosophy
- the ability to reference scholarly texts by providing necessary bibliographical information
- the ability to read, assess and comment on academic texts in an independent manner
- the ability to discern weaknesses and strengths in arguments
- the ability to argue for and against a view in a contemporary debate
- the ability to orient oneself in academic philosophy and its study
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, writing seminar and self-study.
In order to sit the exam, 80 % attendance in the writing seminar and up to two approved assignments are required. For more information on the obligatory activity, see Blackboard. Obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught, but is valid for this and the subsequent semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved obligatory activity
- 80 % attendance writing seminar
Further on evaluation
Evaluation by essay (2000-3000 words).
The essay should be based on the curriculum, preferably by focusing on one debate from the curriculum.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIX1101 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Philosophy
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Essay
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Essay 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Essay 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"