PHIL 3038OL - Ethics and the Arts: Literature, Film, Art & Music
Online - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHIL 3038OL Course Ethics and the Arts: Literature, Film, Art & Music Coordinating Unit Philosophy Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Online Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week online Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Assessment Online quizzes 20%, Online blog 30%, Recorded debate 10%, Essay 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Jennifer McMahon
Developments in societal norms and values have led to serious ethical dilemmas in the Arts. You will have the opportunity to identify and analyse those of particular interest to you. Among those discussed will include whether new standards and values should be applied retrospectively when museums or historical masterpieces are found to have been funded by sources considered unethical by today’s standards; and whether or when freedom of expression is allowed to override cultural and other sensitivities, such as when creative works promote unethical attitudes, alienation, insensitivity to others suffering, disregard for the natural world, or employ unethical means. The course will introduce relevant theoretical concepts from moral theory, aesthetics, philosophy of mind and informal logic to analyse such cases and more. Students will be able to choose whether to focus their research on Literature, Film, Art, Dance or Music. This course will be a must for anyone seeking a career in the creative industries but will also be useful to those who are interested in connecting the Arts with Philosophy.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Articulate the principles that underpin ethical dilemmas with rigour and clarity in written and spoken debate
2. Demonstrate understanding of the philosophical assumptions and implications of their own ethical views
3. Engage in ethical dilemmas within context sensitive situations with a balanced, reasonable and culturally sensitive approach in writing and spoken debate
4. Form research questions
5. Conduct research using a range of resources and technologiesUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1, 2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
3, 4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-5 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1-3 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
TED NANNICELLI, Artistic Creation and Ethical Criticism, Oxford University Press,2020.Recommended Resources
In addition to Nannicelli’s book, weekly readings or podcasts will be provided on myuni.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
1 x 2 hr lecture
1 x 1 hr tutorialWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2-hour lectures per week 24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial per week 12 hours per semester
subTOTAL = 36 hrs
Reading and research 4 hrs per week 48 hours per semester
Work on Blog 4 hrs per week 48 hrs per semester
Essay writing 24 hrs per semester
subTOTAL = 120 hrs
Grand TOTAL: 156 hrsLearning Activities Summary
1 Introduction to Principles of Moral Theory, and Aesthetic Theory
2 Literature and the Philosophy of Mind
3 Literary Dilemmas: cultural appropriation and the ethics of voice
4 Film and the Philosophy of Mind
5 Ethical questions in film creation and reception
6 Art and Aesthetic Theory
7 Ethical dilemmas in process and appreciation
8 Music, Aesthetics, and Ethics
9 Music, and Persuasion
10 Individual cases arising from Student Blogs: identifying principles of ethics, aesthetics, mind and logic
11 Individual cases arising from Student Blogs: the significance of context
12 Principles of ethics, aesthetics, mind and logic within context sensitive situationsSpecific Course Requirements
Students will need access to a computer or other digital device, and familiarity with the normal range of tools and programs loaded onto such devices.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Quizzes, blog, essayAssessment Related Requirements
Students will need access to a computer or other digital device, and familiarity with the normal range of tools and programs loaded onto such devices.Assessment Detail
Quizzes 4x5%: On relevant principles 20%
Blog Select examples, identify and apply principles, identify context relevant factors, respond to other views
Level III students will be required to engage in a recorded debate to satisfy the requirements of the blog in addition to the written and illustrated components of the blog 30%
Essay 2,500: develop an argument which summarises their findings from their experience of engaging other views in their blog. 50%Submission
All assessment is submitted online.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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