Integrated Assessment:
Integrated assessment is aimed at evaluating foundational, reflexive and practical competence of the candidate. It evaluates the ability of the candidate to relate a solid historical and theoretical understanding of the subject with the capacity for independent research and study and to apply philosophical knowledge and skills to a wide range of concrete situations related to the intellectual, social, political, moral, cultural and religious dimensions of the contemporary world.
Competence is evident when the candidate:
Has presented a thesis constituting a substantial and original contribution to the advancement of knowledge in theoretical and/or applied philosophy and showing critical thought and rigorous analysis and expertise in the methods of scientific research appropriate to the topic.
Has demonstrated the ability to conceptualise and to design a research programme for the generation of new knowledge and the ability to redesign the project in light of new discoveries or unforeseen problems.
Has been able to defend the research findings before a board of examiners.
Demonstrates a solid depth of philosophical knowledge and a high level of theoretical understanding with regard to basic philosophical positions, concepts, principles and methods.
Is able to recognize the relevance of major historical thinkers for contemporary questions.
Be able to take responsibility for his or her own position whilst being adaptable and flexible enough to appreciate radically different viewpoints.
Is confident in the use of research skills appropriate to philosophy.
Be able to apply philosophical concepts and principles and methods to specific concrete issues.
Be able to use philosophical skills to draw up positions papers and reports on matters relating to the public good or to issues in the contemporary world.
To apply philosophical resources to the particular social and economic and cultural contexts of S.A.
To engage in debates and seminars and contribute to interdisciplinary forums concerning matter of applied ethics, dignity and human rights, the relationship of law and morality etc.
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