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Flexible Mode Subjects - Philosophy Department

Philosophy Units Offered in Flexible/OCL Mode and Over Summer (and Other FAQs)


Which subjects are offered in Flex/OCL mode and over summer?

The following subjects are offered every year in Semesters 1 and 2, and over Summer (unless otherwise noted). They are all offered in Flex/OCL mode.

ATS1371 : Philosophy: Introduction A (Life, Death and Morality)

ATS1833 - Thinking: How to analyse arguments and improve your reasoning skills

ATS1835 : Philosophy: Introduction B (Time, Self and Mind)

ATS2861 : Philosophy: God, Freedom and Evil

ATS2839 : Philosophy: Ethics

ATS2867 : Thinking about Science

ATS2840 / ATS3881 : Philosophy of Mind

ATS2872 / ATS3872 : Karma, self and liberation: Buddhist and Hindu perspectives

ATS2870 / ATS3870 : Philosophy of Religion

ATS3884 : Philosophy: Themes from Hume and Leibniz

ATS3885 : Philosophy: Stoic and Epicurean thought


How do I obtain my study materials?

Once you have completed your enrolment, your name will appear on our enrolment lists and we'll write to you approximately two  weeks prior to the start of semester. You can also contact the Flexible Learning Office (contact details below) or call in to Room W905 in Building 11 (Menzies) and we'll have your study materials ready for you.

For  some of the units listed above, there is a textbook that you'll need to purchase and these will be available from the Monash Bookshop.

Once you have your materials and any textbooks that you need, you're up and running and ready to make a start with the course.

Are there fees to pay? Are CSP places available?

For Semester 1 and 2 enrolments, CSP places are available.

For Summer semester, it is very likely that almost all units will attract full fees. Contact your home faculty or the Arts Faculty Coursework Office for full details.

How do I enrol? When should I enrol?

For Summer semester, you can enrol after September 1st. The very last date by which you must apply for Philosophy units is early in December. If your home faculty or the Arts Faculty Coursework office has any queries about this, please ask them to contact us. Note that it is not possible to enrol in Summer units via WES.

For Semesters 1 and 2, enrol as you usually do (eg. via WES ) and in the usual enrolment period. For the Philosophy units listed above, the deadline by which you must enrol will be extended until the end of Week 3. If your home faculty or the Arts Faculty Coursework office has any queries on this, please ask them to phone us (contact details below).

Note also that your home faculty may ask you to have an Enrolment Amendment Form approved by the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies. If so, please call in to Room W905  in Building 11 (Menzies). Feel free to contact us with queries.

Are there exams for Flex/OCL subjects?

For each of the units listed above, an exam forms part of the assessment. For Summer semester, the exams are usually held here at Monash Clayton in February.

When does Summer semester start and end?

Summer semester officially starts in November. Introductory workshops will be held in November/December, and you're encouraged to attend. Note that once you have the study materials for your unit, you are up and running and ready to make a start with your studies.

Summer semester 2011/2012 ends in mid-February and exams will be scheduled in early February.

Please note that the University will close for the Christmas/New Year break at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 21st and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012. You will be unable to contact University staff during this period. You will be unable to contact University staff during this period.

When are lectures held? Can I get help over Summer?

Philosophy units offered in Flex/ OCL mode do not have timetabled contact hours. Introductory workshops may be held early in semester (whether Semester 1, 2 or Summer) and you're encouraged to attend. Additional workshops may be held if there is sufficient interest.

Please note that we will be here all through Summer semester (excluding the Christmas closure) and you're most welcome to phone, email or call in with any queries. Feel free to contact us and make a time to call in.

Can I do a Major via Flex/OCL Mode?

Yes, it is possible to complete a major in Philosophy via Flex/OCL mode. You would need to complete most of the units listed above. Contact us with any queries on this.


Who do I contact with queries?

Feel free to contact us or call in and see us ... Carole and Monima will be happy to help.

Flexible Learning Program
Philosophy Department
Ph: (03) 9905 3222
Fax: (03) 9905 3221
Email: arts-phil-flex@monash.edu

Flexible Learning Program
Philosophy Department
9th Floor West
Building 11 (Menzies)
Monash University VIC 3800

You should also visit the Arts Faculty's Summer pages at: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/summer-winter/.