ATS3298 Philosophy of consciousness and cognition
Faculty of Arts
ATS3298 Philosophy of consciousness and cognition is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS3298
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3298
No unit lists ATS3298 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
12 credit points of second-year units.
Overview
This unit focuses on contemporary philosophy of mind and cognition. It will explore consciousness, thought, perception and the self. We address questions like: Can we measure consciousness? What is the relation between consciousness and intelligence? What is the difference between dreaming and being awake? Are thought and perception distinct? Is there a real self? How can the senses tell us about the world? What kinds of processes in the brain can explain the structure of cognition and conscious experience?
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Analytical exerciseExercise20%
- Analytical exerciseExercise20%
- EssayWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain contemporary philosophical theories of mind and cognition
- 2
Discuss how modern science of the mind interacts with philosophical issues
- 3
Answer philosophical questions about mind and cognition using philosophical and empirical texts
- 4
Apply philosophical discussions about consciousness and cognition to human behaviour in general
- 5
Communicate philosophical arguments orally and in writing
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Where it fits
ATS3298 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Windt
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jennifer Windt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3298?
ATS3298 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3298 offered?
In 2027, ATS3298 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3298?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3298 have an exam?
No. ATS3298 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3298?
ATS3298 is part of Health humanities and Philosophy.