Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
This team taught-course, linked to the Centre for Knowledge and Society (CEKAS), examines key issues in contemporary applied philosophical research, with special emphasis on topics associated with CEKAS research streams. Students will engage with philosophical arguments and concepts central to a variety of applied domains, including science, medicine, technology education and the arts. Students will be taught by a research expert in each topic and will have the opportunity to select their own topic for their assessments (essay and presentation).
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This team taught-course, linked to the Centre for Knowledge and Society (CEKAS), examines key issues in contemporary applied philosophical research, with special emphasis on topics associated with CEKAS research streams. Students will engage with philosophical arguments and concepts central to a variety of applied domains, including science, medicine, technology education and the arts. Students will be taught by a research expert in each topic and will have the opportunity to select their own topic for their assessments (essay and presentation).
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 18 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided via SafeAssign system. |
Word Count | 4000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Achieve a critical understanding of philosophical concepts, arguments, theory and methods. |
| Procedural | Apply | Develop the ability to apply philosophical understanding and skills to social questions and problems. |
| Procedural | Create | Enhance the ability to communicate philosophical findings to audiences in spoken and written form. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
In addition to the oral presentation students will be required to submit either slides or a presentation outline. Feedback will be provided orally and in writing. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Achieve a critical understanding of philosophical concepts, arguments, theory and methods. |
| Procedural | Apply | Develop the ability to apply philosophical understanding and skills to social questions and problems. |
| Procedural | Create | Enhance the ability to communicate philosophical findings to audiences in spoken and written form. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 42 | Feedback Weeks | 45 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback provided via SafeAssign system |
Word Count | 5000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Achieve a critical understanding of philosophical concepts, arguments, theory and methods. |
| Procedural | Create | Enhance the ability to communicate philosophical findings to audiences in spoken and written form. |
| Procedural | Apply | Develop the ability to apply philosophical understanding and skills to social questions and problems. |
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