Arts

HPA104

2010  HPA104  The Good Life

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HPA104 L Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
If yours is a good life, what makes it good? If it is not, what is missing?

This unit examines a number of approaches to the question of what makes a life good: how important are pleasure, happiness, freedom, and relationships with other people? And how does the non-human world fit into the picture? By reflecting on these questions we will explore the foundations of our moral values: Are they determined by each individual, by society, or by something more fundamental? This unit complements HPA105 but can be taken independently as well.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

2-hr exam (40%); 2,000 word essay (30%); tutorial participation* (20%); web-based quiz equivalent to at least 500 words (10%)
* internal students will enroll in tutorial groups at the Launceston campus. Distance students will enrol in on-line (MyLO) discussion groups.

TEACHING PATTERN: int: 2 hrs lectures & 1-hr tutorial weekly; ext: web-& print-based delivery, 3 optional video linked workshops (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,I,L,N,W
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H,I,N,W
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl

HPA100, HPA101, HPS181, HPS101, HPA181

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr G Wood

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