2013-2014 Course Catalog - PDF Format - Flagler College

Courses of Instruction 283
Catalog. Some topics are Ancient Philosophy, Feminism and Masculism,
Philosophy of Language, Metaphysics, and others.
PHI 450 – Contemporary Philosophy (3)
Prerequisite: 9 hours in philosophy or consent of instructor. A close study of the
major philosophical trends prevalent at the turn of the millennium: deconstruction,
analytic philosophy, and phenomenology. Students will read major representative
works from each area with an eye both to the development of the philosophical
tradition as well as the application of each method to contemporary problems.
PHI 470 – Senior Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. A capstone course enabling the student
to utilize and expand his/her philosophical expertise by intensive study of a
of all majors concentrating in philosophy. Required for all majors concentrating
in philosophy, recommended for others in the major and minors with strong
interests in philosophy. Offered in the spring semester only.
PHI 477 – Research Assistant (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An opportunity to work under the
direct supervision of department faculty who are currently conducting research.
Activities may include the development of research strategies, collection of data/
This course is
graded on a Pass/Fail system.
PHI 481, 482, 483– Philosophy Internship (1-6, 1-6, 1-6)
The internship may be combined with any major, including Philosophy and
Religion. A 400 level Philosophy Internship cannot substitute for any of the
three 400 level courses required for the Philosophy and Religion major or for the
one 400 level course required for the philosophy minor. This course is graded
on a Pass/Fail system.
PHI 491, 492, 493 – Independent Study (1-6, 1-6, 1-6)
Study in a special area of student interest, subject to departmental approval
and supervision. This course is graded on a letter grade system.
Religion (REL)
Religion Minor: Students minoring in religion must take 18 hours of
religion courses, including REL 101 or REL 102 and REL 211, and at least 9
semester hours of credit in religion courses above the 200 level, including 3
hours at the 400 level. Note: REL 212 and REL 317 are recommended.