PHI1005 : Existentialism and the Self
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Adam Potts
- Lecturer: Dr Daniel Koczy
- Owning School: School X
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the main themes in existentialism exploring ideas like subjectivity, anxiety, freedom and authenticity.
Outline Of Syllabus
Students will cover the work of some key existentialist thinkers such as:
• Kierkegaard
• Dostoevsky
• Sartre
• Merleau-Ponty
• De-Beauvoir
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Essay preparation and completion |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Specific research or reading activities developed and directed by academic staff |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Tutorials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 104:00 | 104:00 | Review lecture material, prepare for small group teaching and assessment |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHI1105 | Existentialism and the Self (Study Abroad Semester 1) |
| PHI1205 | Existentialism and the Self (Study Abroad Semester 2) |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures introduce central themes in European philosophy and provide an introduction to basic concepts and techniques in Existentialism. General study skills are to be taught in seminars, in particular skill in hermeneutically engaging with philosophical texts. Reading and reflecting on books and articles will take place in private study
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 50 | 2000 word essay |
| Essay | 2 | A | 50 | 2000 word essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay tests the ability to think creatively, self-critically and independently, managing one’s own work to time limits. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of key topics in Existentialism. They will be assessed on their skill to sensitively interpret texts drawn from a variety of ages and traditions.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PHI1005's Timetable