HUMA3010

Debating the Big Ideas

20 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2
On-Line from Callaghan Semester 2

This course builds on the introduction provided by HUMA2010 to the foundational areas, themes or questions within the philosophy, religion and theology disciplines, and the methods of study that are typically employed by them. This course is a compulsory part of the Philosophy and Religion major within the Bachelor of Arts.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:
1. Critical understanding of key questions and positions within the disciplines of philosophy, religion and theology
2. Skills in studying and analysing concepts and issues in the disciplines in question
3. Advanced competence interpreting the big ideas and debates within the disciplines in question
4. Communication and information technology skills appropriate to the presentation of concepts, issues, ideas and beliefs that are to be found in the disciplines in question.
Content The course focuses on some of the big ideas that have been perennially debated within the disciplines of philosophy, religion and theology. These ideas may include the following: democracy, capitalism, theism and atheism, empiricism, globalism, life and death. It facilitates students' active participation in debating these ideas, in both oral and written forms, and promotes research skills in philosophical, religious, and/or theological method, which could serve as a platform for honours studies in subsequent years.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge The assumed knowledge for Bachelor of Arts students completing the Philosophy and Religion major is the successful completion of HUMA1010 and HUMA2010.
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 1 x 2000w equivalent Symposium Debate, Oral Discussion (20%)
1 x 2000w Symposium Debate, Written Reflections (20%)
1 x 5000w Essay (60%)
Contact Hours Seminar: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for HUMA3010