Unit Outline

We are all constantly faced with moral questions and questions about human values more generally, but what is morality and what are the foundations of human values? On what grounds do we and should we, base our decisions about morality and values? What is it that makes some actions right and others wrong? What is moral goodness? And what is goodness more generally? This unit studies different approaches to these questions and a select number of theories central to moral philosophy and value theory.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Display specialist understanding of the historical context and content of debates and positions within moral philosophy and value theory more generally.
2.	Apply understanding of social, cultural or political implications of philosophical debates and positions within moral philosophy and/or value theory more generally.
3.	Apply disciplinary skills of critical analysis and construction and clear communication with flexibility and creativity to identify and solve problems.
4.	Demonstrate a constructively critical attitude to belief formation and an appreciation of the synoptic goal of understanding and judgement.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Alterations as a result of student feedback

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How will I be Assessed?

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Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Presentation	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Tutorial participation	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Essay	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Take-home exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Presentation

Task Description:

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Task Length:

500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse the relevant texts.	LO1, LO3
2	Present a reflectively sustainable position in relation to the philosophical ideas considered in the texts.	LO2, LO3
3	Constructively engage with the philosophical thoughts of other students.	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Tutorial participation

Task Description:

Refer to MyLO for details.

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse the set texts.	LO3
2	Present your own thoughts in relation to the philosophical ideas considered in the readings.	LO3
3	Constructively engage with the philosophical thoughts of other students.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Essay

Task Description:

Refer to MyLO for details.

Task Length:

2500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse the texts relevant to the identified question.	LO1, LO3
2	Develop a reflectively sustainable position in response to the texts relevant to the question.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Engage with likely objections to the position put forward.	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Write in clear philosophical prose.	LO3
5	Structure and reference work properly.	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Take-home exam

Task Description:

Refer to MyLO for details.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse the texts relevant to the identified questions.	LO1, LO3
2	Develop a reflectively sustainable position in response to the texts relevant to the question.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Engage with likely objections to the position put forward.	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Write in clear philosophical prose.	LO3
5	Structure work properly and acknowledge sources as required.	LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.