For further information, please contact the department. To graduate students possessing a mastery of the basic problems of philosophy and familiarity with ideas and methods of important thinkers present and past. Students should have an understanding of variant approaches to philosophical problems and of philosophical analysis and criticism. Expected Competencies Discipline-Specific Skills Philosophy students are expected to acquire a knowledge base that informs them of the major figures and problems in the history of Philosophy and a systematic understanding of the issues that the subfields of philosophy confront. Philosophy students are also expected to develop competence in evaluating arguments by critically examining an argument's premises and logic.
Students develop alternative points of view and defend their conclusions orally and in writing.
Philosophy students are expected to develop competence in evaluating arguments by critically examining an argument's premise and logic. Student Learning Assessment Discipline-Specific Knowledge Students are continuously assessed in each of their philosophy classes through written examinations, writing assignments, and oral presentations. Each student prepares two papers which are critically evaluated by other students and the professor in charge. One of the papers is then further developed for presentation at the end of the seminar. When appropriate, other faculty join the seminar and participate in the critique.