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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL2042: Philosophical Frontiers
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
The syllabus is focused around a single monograph, which will vary from year to year and is chosen by the module convenor. Each week will involve reading a single chapter, with the occasional supplementary reading where appropriate.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 22 | Weekly 2-hour lectures/seminars or 1 hour lecture + 1 hour seminar. |
| Guided Independent Study | 50 | Weekly assigned readings |
| Guided Independent Study | 30 | Preparation for class discussion |
| Guided Independent Study | 48 | Preparation for essay |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).