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Philosophy

ОК 15.

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

First

2024/2025

4 Semester

4

PLO 2. Work effectively with information by identifying and selecting relevant data from diverse sources, including scholarly literature and electronic databases, and by critically analyzing, interpreting, organizing, classifying, and systematizing it. PLO 3. Plan, organize, and manage one’s own learning process, demonstrating the ability to engage in autonomous and lifelong learning. PLO 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of human existence, nature, and society. PLO 5. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and engage constructively with representatives of diverse cultures, religions, and political perspectives.

Full-time form

Prior to taking this course, students are expected to have an understanding of the key stages and characteristics of the historical and cultural process, as well as basic knowledge in the humanities and social sciences. They should be able to collect and interpret information on social phenomena, processes, and events, and identify contemporary patterns of coexistence among human communities in the context of globalization. Students are also expected to demonstrate the ability to plan and evaluate their own work, use interactive and multimedia learning tools, and possess basic skills in working with humanities texts. A critical approach to political, economic, and socio-cultural processes, events, and phenomena is essential.

The course "Philosophy" is a compulsory component of the higher education curriculum and is taught in the sixth semester of the Bachelor’s programme. It introduces students to philosophical thought in its historical development and contemporary forms, as well as to the fundamental ways of understanding the foundations of human existence, knowledge, and activity within specific socio-cultural contexts. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the nature of philosophical knowledge, its key problems, concepts, categories, and structure. It highlights the methodological role of philosophy in addressing ontological, epistemological, axiological, and social dimensions of being. It also explores the fundamental patterns of development in nature and society, and the place of the human being within the world.

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and independent study. Lectures provide a structured overview of the history of philosophy, major schools of thought and concepts, as well as key categories and problems, using an explanatory and analytical approach. Seminars focus on the close reading and analysis of philosophical texts, interpretation of ideas, and the development of argumentation and critical thinking skills. Teaching draws on analytical, problem-based, discussion-led, and case-study methods. Independent study involves engaging with primary and secondary sources, and preparing essays, presentations, and mini-projects. Assessment is carried out through tests, written assignments, and oral participation, alongside continuous and final evaluation, with an emphasis on interactive formats such as group work and class discussion.

The final score for each module is calculated cumulatively by adding the continuous assessment results to the module test score: written homework assignments + oral performance + module test (max. 30, min. 18). Students who obtain fewer than the minimum threshold of 36 points across two modules are not admitted to the final exam. Students who fail to reach the minimum required level during the semester must complete an end-of-semester assessment, which may take the form of a written test or the evaluation of essays and presentations based on course topics. Additional assessment components may not exceed 40% of the maximum total semester score (i.e., 24 points). The final course grade is calculated as the sum of the semester performance and the exam results, with the following weighting: 60 points (60%) for continuous assessment and 40 points (40%) for the final exam.

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