Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - PHIL 880 G100

Pro-Seminar (5)

Class Number: 5748

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

Important note regarding enrollment:  PHIL 880 is required for and restricted to incoming Philosophy graduate students.

This course will cover a collection of prominent and influential essays from different areas across analytic philosophy in order to provide a foundation for the rest of the graduate program.
In addition to a short term paper, students will complete weekly assignments that will develop their reading, writing, and presentation skills. We will also set time aside to discuss philosophy as a profession.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students will gain familiarity with some foundational issues in analytic philosophy, as well as its style, methods, and norms. Major skills developed include reading, presenting, and the different stages and aspects of writing.

Grading

  • Weekly assignments 50%
  • Term paper 30%
  • Participation 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All readings will be made available via Canvas.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.