PHIL 4012 - Honours Value Theory
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHIL 4012 Course Honours Value Theory Coordinating Unit Philosophy Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact 3 contact hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Completed 72 unit undergraduate degree with a Major or Minor in Philosophy and a 70 average across PHIL courses Restrictions Available only to students admitted to Honours in Philosophy Assessment Extended essay 70%, detailed Essay plan 20%, participation and preparation 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Antony Eagle
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed and high-level understanding of a particular topic in value theory and practical philosophy.
- Identify, analyse, and evaluate relevant philosophical texts to construct arguments and produce, with support, independent philosophical research.
- Communicate effectively in a range of formats (but particularly through the production of extended written texts) and to demonstrate a thorough grasp of the scholarly conventions of the discipline of philosophy.
- Develop a critical, self-reflective approach to the study of philosophy, which acknowledges methodological issues in philosophical inquiry and is sensitive to the consequences and prevalence of philosophical disagreement.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a range of contemporary technologies to conduct research, communicate results and communicate with others.
University 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3,4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no set text for this course. All of the required lecture and tutorial readings will be made available via the course website on MyUni.Recommended Resources
Recommended supplementary readings will be advised via the course website on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is taught in small group seminar. Seminars are structured by an initial presentation of course material and then leading into whole class discussion. Appropriate to the advanced level of the course, students are expected to take high levels of responsibility for their own learning, and to be proactive in class preparation and in facilitatating and enabling class discussion by their own example.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Learning Activity Number of sessions Duration Total Structured learning activities Seminar 12 3 36 Assessment Tasks Essay plan 1 24 36 Essay 1 84 126 Active participation 12 0.5 6 Non-contact study/preparation Seminar preparation 12 2 24 Weekly reading 12 7 84 TOTAL 312 Learning Activities Summary
- Introduction
- PPE and the Philosophy of Economics
- Explanation in Economics
- Economic Explanation
- Rational Choice and its Limits
- Game Theory and Decision Theory
- Economic Theory and Observation
- Causal Explanation and Economic Models
- Statistics and Experiment in Economics
- Evidence-Based Policy and Evidence
- Ethics, Politics, and Economics
- Welfare and Well-Being
- Welfare Economics
- Markets and Market Failures
- Inequality and Distributive Justice
- Conclusion: Beyond the Individual
- Social Choice Theory
- Introduction
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- 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
Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Essay plan formative Week 10 20% 1,2,4,5 Essay summative Week 14 70% 1,2,3,4,5 Active Participation formative weeks 1–12 10% 1,2,3,4 Assessment Detail
For Honours students, you will prepare a single extended essay on a topic of your choice (70%, 5000–6000 words), preceded by a detailed plan (20%, ). There is also a participation component (10%).Submission
All essays, group reports, and weekly discussion answers must be submitted electronically through MyUni. Please do not submit a hard copy of your essay. In this course, essays and reports will be checked with Turnitin.
It is your responsibility to submit assessments correctly, and to ensure that at all times you act with integrity and responsibility during the creation and submission of assessments.
Assignments are marked using an electronic rubric, in line with University grade descriptors. You will be able to access the electronic rubric used for markingfrom the assignment page, and you should familiarise yourself with the rubrics while writing.
I will be using anonymous grading for essays. So please omit your name and other identifying information from the pages of your submitted essays. MyUni will assign you a unique identifier which connects with your name. (We will know the identity of students at the conclusion of the assessment process – but not during it.) Group assignments cannot be anonymously marked.
Queries about grades should be directed to the course coordinator, unless it is just to clarify a comment on your assignment. The university’s assessment grievances policy applies if you wish to request a re-mark. Note that disappointment with your mark is not grounds for a re-mark; see the University’s guidance on grounds for assessment grievances for more detail.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN 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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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