HSC:Distinction Courses

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Contents 1 Cosmology 2 Philosophy 2.1 Core Modules 2.1.1 Module One: Time and Cause 2.1.2 Module Two: Self-Concept 2.1.3 Module Three: Morality, Religion and Happiness 2.1.4 Module Four: Reality and Credibility 2.2 Option Modules 2.2.1 Option One: Time, Physics and the Experience of Time 2.2.2 Option Two: Self, Humanity and the World 2.2.3 Option Three: Justice, Fairness and Gender 2.2.4 Option Four: The Limits of Knowledge 2.3 Residential Schools 2.4 Assessment 3 Comparative Literature 4 Links

Cosmology

Philosophy

To quote the introduction booklet for Philosophy, the course

"is designed to offer accelerated students the opportunity for the development of philosophical skills applicable across the curriculum, and build on the knowledge, interests and reflective capabilities that students will bring to their study. The Distinction course in Philosophy makes available to study of contemporary and perennial questions about human existence and thought."

Core Modules

There are four Core Modules in the Philosophy course:

Module One: Time and Cause

(to be expanded)

Module Two: Self-Concept

(to be expanded)

Module Three: Morality, Religion and Happiness

(to be expanded)

Module Four: Reality and Credibility

(to be expanded)

Option Modules

There are also four options, from which two are chosen for study. Each option extends the material in its related core module. They are:

Option One: Time, Physics and the Experience of Time

(to be expanded)

Option Two: Self, Humanity and the World

(to be expanded)

Option Three: Justice, Fairness and Gender

(to be expanded)

Option Four: The Limits of Knowledge

(to be expanded)

Residential Schools

There are three compulsory residential schools, usually held at UNSW, which include both lectures and discussion, and are good for meeting other people doing your course. They are usually the most enjoyable part of the coursem and also the part in which you will learn the most. The schools are quite intensive, but also fairly informal.

Assessment

Assessment consists of four essays of 500-750 words, one for each core module. The fourth one is an essay held in exam conditions at the last residential school. These are each worth 5% of total marks.

There is also a 1500-2000 word essay for each of the option topics chosen. These are worth 20% each.

The final 40% of marks are allocated to a two hour examination, held at your school, in which there is one question on each of the Core Modules.

Comparative Literature

Links

Official Distinction Course Website

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