Module course for PHR7026_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by History, Religions and Philosophies (ORG:HRPS)
Convenor name: Dr Sian Hawthorne
Convenor email: sh79@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB 337
Office hours: Mondays, 11.15-12.45
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/3bdba9707ec34f48830b705e0b7a84aa@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/SVRwCe7HMUGxuT6WGxi68g2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Intended learning outcomes:
1. Evaluate the theoretical premises, key thinkers and critical paradigms that are significant to border theory;
2. Apply border theories to philosophical frameworks and approaches
3. Assess critically the function of border logics in a variety of contemporary contexts
4. Reflect carefully on the philosophical implications of border theory for the development of global philosophy.
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 40%
Assessment 1: Due date: 11/12/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 31/12/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy;Retrieval;Exploration;Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 3 reflection journal entries
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 05/02/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy;Retrieval;Exploration;Editing
Assessment 2: Format: Audiovisual media presentation (no longer than 20 minutes in length) illustrating the application of border theories to real-life events or contexts (a podcast, vlog, video, powerpoint presentation or equivalent)
Page template: On campus 2026/27
