Unit Outline

In this unit, we analyse Buddhist philosophy of mind (study about the nature of mind and consciousness), Buddhist epistemology (study about knowledge and how we can know), and Buddhist psychology (study of emotions, how we think, behave and feel), phenomenology (study of structures of consciousness and intentionality in human experience) and ethics and meditation (study of the role of mindfulness, attention, awareness etc). We will primarily look at Indian Buddhist and Tibetan Buddhist philosophical materials.

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	Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development, methodology and philosophical positions within a range of Buddhist philosophies.
2	Critically analyse philosophical positions and arguments from a range of Buddhist Philosophical schools.
3	Develop your own philosophical position, construct an argument to defend that position and to identify and address challenges to your own position.
4	Communicate both verbally and in writing using philosophical language and academic style .

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	HPA219

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Online quizzes	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Tutorial or online discussion	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Take home exam	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Major assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online quizzes

Task Description:

n/a

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Understand the arguments and ideas presented in unit readings	LO1
2	Evaluate the cogency of philosophical arguments	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Tutorial or online discussion

Task Description:

n/a

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 readings	LO1, LO3
2	Present your own thoughts in relation to the philosophical ideas considered in the readings	LO2, LO3
3	Constructively engage with the philosophical thoughts of other students	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Take home exam

Task Description:

n/a

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Understand the positions and arguments relevant to the chosen question.	LO1
2	Critically assess arguments and analyse their implications	LO2
3	Develop a considered opinion, dealing with likely objections	LO3
4	Meeting the communicative goals: responding to the exact task, writing clearly, structuring your work and referencing properly	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Major assignment

Task Description:

n/a

Task Length:

3500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Understand the positions and arguments relevant to the chosen question	LO1
2	Critically assess arguments and analyse their implications	LO2
3	Develop a considered opinion, dealing with likely objections	LO3
4	Meeting the communicative goals: responding to the exact task, writing clearly, structuring your work and referencing properly	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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.