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UMS Module Descriptors 2011/12 - Religion, Philosophy and Ethics - Course Code: RPE
RPE301: Love, Sex And Death
| Module Tutor |
David Webster |
| Department |
Humanities |
| CAT Points |
30 |
| Level of Study |
6 |
| Pre-requisites |
N/A |
| Co-requisites |
N/A |
| Brief Description |
This module will allow students to consider the philosophical issues and implications of a range of ways of understanding human desires. A range of perspectives on finitude and mortality will also be assessed. |
| Restrictions |
None |
| Content Summary |
A range of both religious and non-religious views will be examined on desire. These will include Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Christian perspectives, as well as a survey of the ways in which Western philosophy has understood desire, love, sex and craving – and the relations between them. The philosophical, religious and social significance of death will be considered – partly through an assessment of historical death-practices, and partly through philosophical analysis. |
| Learning Outcomes |
i. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) have brought prior study and knowledge to bear on the specific themes of this module
b) understand and can articulate a range of views on love, sex and death – and can draw connections between them
c) Understand the way in which desire has been both understand as to be eradicated and/or transformed by religious traditions.
d) have developed an understanding of the ways religious and philosophical thinkers have sought to place human sexual behaviours within conceptual schemes
ii. Skills
On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) can work across the three disciplines of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics to engage in critical thematic work
b) can draw connections between elements such as social history and philosophical theory.
c) can engage in philosophical discussions on sensitive material with an appropriate attitude.
d) are able to think critically about their own behaviour in the light of the ideas studied |
| Delivery |
Staff/Student contact time: 20%
Student private study: 80% |
Assessment
(For further details see the Module Guide) |
001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent
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| Indicative Resources |
The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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