PHI3004 : Projects (Stage 3)
PHI3004 : Projects (Stage 3)
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Stephen Overy
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Daniel Koczy
- Lecturer: Dr Andrea Rehberg, Dr Miriam Baldwin, Dr Gus Hewlett, Dr Ida Djursaa, Dr Adam Potts, Dr Lorenzo Chiesa, Dr Michael Lewis, Professor David Rose
- Owning School: School X
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
At least one of compulsory modules
Aims
This module acts as an interface between knowledge systems and philosophical ideas students have encountered in Stage 3 modules and contemporary culture, allowing them to try out and critically engage with ideas as they are brought into contact with an empirically defined ‘territory’.
Original Summary:
This is an object based context driven study designed to promote deeper understanding of the conceptual material covered by the course and be instrumental in developing a personal portfolio of knowledge and skills linked to a specific place or work environment.
Outline Of Syllabus
To discuss key knowledge systems introduced in lectures and to develop project methodology at Stage 3 level
To develop a way of seeing knowledge as a relation between humans and things reaching beyond anthropocentric attitudes
To place learning practices in the context of information society
To develop a portfolio of evaluative, orientational and communicational skills relevant for operating knowledge networks
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Students will:
- develop an advanced understanding of Project methodology as it links empirical and conceptual material;
- develop an advanced empirical understanding of a chosen territory (an object or place characterised by diverse material exchanges) as it is suitable for exploration through the application of philosophical ideas and knowledge systems;
- develop an advanced understanding of what it means to test an abstract vocabulary in an empirically defined context.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Students will
- develop an advanced ability to critically engage with philosophical ideas and knowledge systems as they are brought into contact with an empirically defined object or place;
- develop an advanced ability to process knowledge, organising a diverse body of material such that it becomes amenable to philosophical analysis;
- develop an advanced ability to share the results of their research with other students through the giving of presentations.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 120:00 | 120:00 | Preparation and completion of dissertation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Seminars and tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 200:00 | 200:00 | Independent reading and research to satisfy the requirements of the dissertation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | Meetings with project supervisors |
| Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module acts as an interface between the key knowledge systems and philosophical systems of thought ideas students have encountered in Stage 3 modules and contemporary culture. Seminars and tutorials provide students with a systematic account of Project methodology as it links empirical and conceptual material. General study skills and presentation skills are to be taught.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 10 | Progress report of 500 words to be handed in at end of semester 1 |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | M | 5 | Oral presentation given last teaching week of Semester 2 |
| Essay | 2 | A | 85 | Continuous project (7000 words) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | Oral presentation given first teaching week of Semester 2 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Students are given and explained the assessment scheme and the components of the mark reflecting the level of competences and specialist skills relevant for the domain of inquiry chosen in the project
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PHI3004's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- PHI3004's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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