Arts

HPA105

2010  HPA105  The Big Questions

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HPA105 L Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-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
Do we have free will? What is the mind? What is the self? Should we fear death? Is there a God? And what does it all mean, anyway? This unit asks fundamental questions about ourselves and our place in the universe. Exploring these classical debates, you will learn what metaphysics is all about, become familiar with the methods of reasoning used in philosophy, and hone your critical thinking skills. This unit complements HPA104 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 enrol in tutorial groups at the Launceston campus. Distance students will enroll 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 - H,I,L,N,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Flexible scheduling - H,I,L,N,W
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl

HPA100, HPA101, HPS101, HPA182, HPS181

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr J Chase

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