IE0252 Foundation Philosophy

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

5

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 6

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on IE International Foundation Programmes.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr J L Deary

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Janice Deary

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Typically, this is what will be included in the module: What am I, and what is reality? How can we know the right way to live? How can we know anything at all? This module aims to provide an introduction to Western philosophy, and to the types of philosophical issues one might encounter in the fields of ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic. Students will be introduced to key philosophical thinkers and theories, and will gain valuable skills in reasoning and abstract thought. The course will consist of a Lecture Series, which will introduce students to the major traditional branches of philosophy, and a Seminar Series, which will provide an opportunity to discuss contemporary ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and animal rights.

Assessment pattern

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 6 weeks) ; 1 tutorial (x 6 weeks). 1.5 hours of scheduled revision week session

Scheduled learning hours

19

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

30

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • - Demonstrate an overall appreciation of Philosophy as a discipline (SCQF 7)
  • - Demonstrate knowledge that is embedded in main theories, concepts and principles, and an awareness of the dynamic nature of knowledge and understanding in this discipline (SCQF 7)
  • - Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in using some of the skills, techniques, practices associated with this discipline (SCQF 7)
  • - Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas, and convey complex ideas in well-structured and coherent form (SCQF 7)
  • - Exercise initiative and independence in carrying out defined activities (SCQF 7)
  • - Work, under guidance, with others to acquire an understanding of ideas (SCQF 7)