PP2OID2-Oppression, Inequality, and the Enemies of Democracy 2

Module Provider: Philosophy
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Summer term module
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Charlotte Newey
Email: c.newey@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

In this module you develop the skills and build upon the content learned in PP2OID1, Oppression, Inequality and the Enemies of Democracy. This course will build upon key philosophical arguments concerning the meaning and value of freedom, equality and democracy.

Aims:

The programme of study in Philosophy is specifically designed to introduce you to progressive intellectual challenges and to consolidate your previous experience at each new level. This module will challenge you to analyse and evaluate philosophical arguments, and to articulate and defend your philosophical views in writing and in open discussion.

Assessable learning outcomes:

This module fits into our graduated, supervised programme for developing independent-learning skills. The module builds upon with the closely guided study of key philosophical arguments, assessed through your choice of pre-set essay questions and a group presentation in PP2OID1. In PP2OID2, you  develop your ability to produce more independent work by effectively answering an essay question of your own choosing, subject to approval.

Assessable outcomes

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Draw in your experience and learning from PP2OID1 applying your skills and learning to a new problem


• Develop your critical skills to understand and evaluate a significal piece of work in the philosophy of migration


• Write in a clear, rigorous and effective manner


• Identify and respond cogently to the best criticisms of your positions

Additional outcomes:

You will also develop your ability to:

• Examine your deepest beliefs and assumptions in a characteristically philosophical way


• Develop a sense of the significance of philosophical thinking in dealing with modern problems


• Supplement your guided study with independent research by following citations and using appropriate library resources

Outline content:

The central themes on this course, oppression, inequality and democracy are explored in a new way. How should liberal democracies respond to mass migration? To answer this important question, we will draw again on concerns about global inequality, about different kinds of oppression and marginalisation. We will ask whether any national partiality can be justified in the face of urgent humanitarian crises.

 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is taught by weekly sessions which mix both lecture and seminar styles of teaching. Students are encouraged to be active in all meetings, asking questions and trying to answer the questions posed by others. A reading list will be given out at the start of the course.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Project Supervision			15
Guided independent study:			85
Total hours by term	0	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1 x written assignment of 2000 words.

Formative assessment methods:

Students will discuss a set reading or topic for every seminar class, typically working in small groups and feeding back their discussions to the whole class. Lecturers will expect students to ask questions and participate in group discussions.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:

Written assignment, to be completed in August

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Last updated: 20 December 2023