University of Makeni UNIMAK Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy Course
UNIMAK Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy Course – see details below:
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY
This programme aims at providing a solid foundation for those who wish to study philosophy. It also aims at bridging the gap between professional/academic philosophy and social practice in Sierra Leone in particular and Africa in general. Furthermore, it aims at exposing the students to Africa’s contribution to global philosophy and also to other philosophies and thereby shows the relevance of philosophy to life.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Arts (4 years in total): Five (5) WASSCE or G.C.E. ‘O’ Levels including English Language
COURSE STRUCTURE
Bachelor of Arts (4 years in total)
All UNIMAK students receive the same Foundation Courses irrespective of their specific fields of study.
Each foundation course module includes 2 credit hours of instruction and students are expected to undertake an additional 45 hours guided study in preparation for presentations and the module assignment.
In addition, towards the end of years two (2) and four (4) students submit a dissertation (supervised by a lecturer in the department) on a topic of the student’s choice, related to a broad area within their programme of study.
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COURSE OUTLINE |
PHILOSOPHY |
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FIRST YEAR |
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1st SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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Introduction to University Studies |
Introduction to University Studies |
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Communication Skills I |
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Communication Skills I |
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Mathematics |
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Introduction to Computer Studies |
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Fundamental Ethics |
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Phenomenology of Religion |
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Social Research |
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Introduction to Logic |
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Introduction to Philosophy |
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Social and Political Philosophy |
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Ancient Greek Philosophy |
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Research Methodology |
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Cultural Anthropology |
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SECOND YEAR |
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1st SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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Communication Skills II |
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Communication Skills II |
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Integral Development of Humankind |
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History of Medieval Philosophy |
African Metaphysics |
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Introduction to Epistemology |
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Professional/Special Ethics |
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History of Scholastic Philosophy |
Symbolic Logic |
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Oriental (Asian) Philosophy |
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African Philosophy |
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Modern Philosophy |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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Communication Skills III |
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Communication Skills III |
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Arab Philosophy |
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Western Metaphysics |
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Philosophy of Language |
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Existentialism and Phenomenology |
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Philosophy of Religion |
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Philosophy of Social Science |
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Contemporary Issues in Ethics |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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1st SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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Philosophy of Science |
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Philosophy of Nature |
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Traditional Movement in African Philosophy |
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Contemporary Analytic |
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Philosophy |
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Contemporary African |
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Philosophy of Mind |
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Philosophy |
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Seminars on selected topics |
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Philosophy of Law |
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Philosophical Anthropology |
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Seminar & Long Essay (Project) |
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ASSESSMENT |
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Students will be examined in all the subjects by written examinations papers and continuous assessment at the end of each semester. Continuous assessment includes attendance, test and assignments which carry 30% and the written examination carry 70%