RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A NEW COURSE
Desired Effective Semester/Year: 1/2008 Desired Ending Semester/Year:
Initiating Department or Committee: Philosophy
Date: 04/16/2007 14:44:09
Name and Phone Number of person completing this form: Debbie F Jackson 621-5045
Course number: PHIL345 / Units of Credit - Min:3Max:3
Course Title: Philosophy and Psychiatry / SIS Course Title:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to several core topics at the intersection of philosophy and psychiatry. The course falls naturally into three parts. The first part will begin with an overview of core concepts in the philosophy of mental health/illness, which will be followed by a brief history of philosophical approaches to psychopathology. The second part of the course will be concerned with philosophical issues associated with particular types of psychopathology, such as psychosis, depression, mania, personality disorders, and addiction. The third and final part of the course will cover specific issues at the intersection of psychopathology and particular areas of philosophy, such as ethics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind. These intersecting issues include (respectively): moral/criminal responsibility of the mentally ill, causes, laws and reasons in psychiatric etiology, and personal identity issues associated with mental illness.
Fall(I)
Spring(II)
SummerI(III)
SummerII(IV)
/ Contact Hours
Lecture / 3
/ Crosslistings
PSYC345
Course Dependencies
Name of instructor: Marga Reimer
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
May this course be repeated for credit? No . If yes, then:
a. course may be repeated times.
b. course may be repeated up to a total of units.
Is course available for Special Examination for Credit or Grade Option? No . If yes, then:
a. GRD (Special Examination for Credit and Grade) OR
b. CDT (Special Examination for Credit only)
Is course available for PASS/FAIL?No
Is course eligible for honors credit ? Yes . If yes, is it an:
a. Honors course OR
b. Honors eligible section XX
c. Honors contract
COURSE JUSTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS
What programmatic need does this course satisfy?
N a. required for departmental undergraduate majors.
N b. required for departmental undergraduate minors.
Y c. option for undergraduate majors.
Y d. proposed for General Education program
N e. required in graduate curriculum.
N f. option in graduate curriculum.
N g. other, specify
If course is 400/500, explain how the experiences of undergraduate and graduate students will be differentiated.
FUNDING ANALYSIS
Is the proposal of this course associated with a new hire? N
What course, if any, does this course replace? (This course will be deleted upon creation of new course)
If no new hire and no course deletion, explain what adjustments will be made in current faculty teaching assignments.
The Philosophy Department will staff this course with ranked faculty and provide teaching assistants as required. The primary instructor shall be Professor Marga Reimer.
Notify the University Library for expected impact? N
What space and equipment needs are necessitiated by this course? Equipment: Space: regular classroom
SYLLABUS
Sample Syllabus for Phil 345
April 10, 2007
Course Title and Number
Phil 345 Philosophy and Psychiatry
Description of Course
This course is an introduction to several core topics at the intersection of philosophy and psychiatry. The course falls naturally into three parts. The first part will begin with an overview of core concepts in the philosophy of mental health/illness, which will be followed by a brief history of philosophical approaches to psychopathology. The second part of the course will be concerned with philosophical issues associated with particular types of psychopathology, such as psychosis, depression, mania, personality disorders, and addiction. The third and final part of the course will cover specific issues at the intersection of psychopathology and particular areas of philosophy, such as ethics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind. These intersecting issues include (respectively): moral/criminal responsibility of the mentally ill, causes, laws and reasons in psychiatric etiology, and personal identity issues associated with mental illness.
Locations and Times
Location: TBA
Lecture Times: TBA
Discussion Section Times: TBA
Instructor Information
Professor of Philosophy Marga Reimer
Social Sciences216A
Phone: 621-5045
Office Hours
Three Announced Hours per Week (TBA)
Also by appointment
URL: http://phil.web.arizona.edu/faculty/mreimer.htm
There is a POLIS website for this course, TBA
Overall course objectives/expected learning outcomes: In this course, students will acquire an understanding of core concepts in the philosophy of psychiatry, as well as an appreciation of how current philosophical approaches to psychopathology have evolved over many hundreds of years. Students will also come to understand the different philosophical questions that arise with respect to different kinds of psychopathology, from the unusual (e.g., Capgras syndrome and dissociative identity disorder) to the mundane (e.g. depression and addiction). Finally, students will develop an awareness of the various ways in which the phenomenon of psychopathology generates different puzzles for different areas of philosophy, including ethics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind.
Week by Week Schedule of Topics and Readings
· Part 1: Core Concepts in the Philosophy of Mental Health/Illness and
Brief History of Philosophy of Psychopathology
o Week 1: "Core Concepts in Philosophy of Mental Health,” Fulford et al.
o Week 2: Articles by Rom Harre, Bernard Gert and Charles Culver, and Carl Elliot in "Circumscribing Mental Disorder," Radden
o Week 3: "A Philosophical History of Psychopathology," Fulford et al.
· Part 2: Philosophical Issues Associated with Particular Types of Psychopathology (All readings from this section can be found in Radden.)
o Week 4: "Cognition: Brain Pain...," Grant Gillett
o Week 5: "Affectivity: Depression and Mania," Jennifer Hansen
o Week 6: "Desire: Paraphilia and Distress in DSM-IV," Alan Soble
o Week 7: "Character: Moral Treatment and the Personality Disorders," Louis Charland
o Week 8: "Action: Volitional Disorder and Addiction," Alfred Mele
· Part 3: Psychopathology and Ethics, Philosophy of Science, and Philosophy of Mind
o Ethics
§ Week 9: "Values, Ethics, and Mental Health," Fulford et al.
§ Week 10: "Dangerousness," Daniel Robinson; "Criminal Responsibility," Simon Wilson and Gwen Adshead (both in Radden)
o Philosophy of Science
§ Week 11: "Philosophy of Science and Mental Health," Fulford et al.
§ Week 12: "Reductionism/Antireductionism," Tim Thorton; "Neurobiological Models...," Andrew Garnar and Valerie Hardcastle (both in Radden)
o Philosophy of Mind
§ Week 13: "Philosophy of Mind and Mental Health," Fulford et al.
§ Week 14: "Memory...,: Stephen Braude; "Identity...," Jennifer Radden (both in Radden)
· Course Overview/Review for Final
o Week 15: Course Overview
o Week 16: Review for Final
Course Methodology
The course format will allow for lectures along with ample opportunities for student discussion. Standard instructional technology (including D2L) appropriate for undergraduate courses will be utilized. There will be regular and continuing opportunities for individual interaction with the instructor and (when the course carries discussion sections) teaching assistants. Students will have appropriate reading and writing assignments, with written assignments drawing upon the readings.
Honors students will be provided a separate Honors section, featuring appropriate and distinctive assignments leading to Honors credit.
Teaching Format
· In stand-alone lecture configuration enrolling 50 students, the course will feature three one-hour lectures weekly
· In large lecture configuration enrolling 75 students, the course will feature
o Two one hour weekly lectures to all students
o One hour weekly small discussion sections for groups of 25 students
Required Texts:
· Oxford Textbook of Philosophy of Psychiatry, B. Fulford, T. Thorton, and G. Graham, eds.
· The Philosophy of Psychiatry, J. Radden, ed.
Required or Special Materials Not Applicable
Required/Recommended Knowledge
It is recommended, but not required, that students have completed their General Tier I requirements within Individuals and Societies as well as at least one course in philosophy
Grading Policy
All Students
For all students, at least 40% of the course grade will be determined by the eighth week of the semester. Unexcused late work will be subject to penalties. The grade of Incomplete will be assigned only in strict conformity with University policies
§ Course Requirements and Grades for Regular Students
o Course Requirements:
§ One five-page philosophical essay due in the seventh week of the semester. Students will receive information after the start of the semester pertaining to the format of the paper, including bibliographical requirements.
§ 14 weekly quizzes (to be given every Friday).
§ A final cumulative examination to occur as required by the University’s published schedule of final examinations. The final examination shall span the material collectively covered by the quizzes.
o Course Grade:
§ The philosophical essay is worth 20% of the overall course grade.
§ Each of the fourteen quizzes is worth 4% of the course grade. Thus, collectively the quizzes constitute 56% of overall course grade.
§ The final exam is worth 24% of overall course grade.
§ Course Requirements and Grades for Honors Students
o Honors Course Requirements:
§ Two ten-page philosophical essays, with the first due in the seventh week of the semester and the second due in the penultimate week of the semester each on individually assigned topics to be determined by negotiations between the student and instructor. Students will receive information after the start of the semester pertaining to the format of the paper, including bibliographical requirements.
§ 14 weekly quizzes (to be given every Friday).
§ A final cumulative examination to occur as required by the University’s published schedule of final examinations. The final examination shall span the material collectively covered by the quizzes.
o Honors Course Grade:
§ Each philosophical essay is worth 10% of the overall course grade.
§ Each of the fourteen quizzes is worth 4% of the course grade. Thus, collectively the quizzes constitute 56% of overall course grade.
§ The final exam is worth 24% of overall course grade.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all lectures and discussion sections. Failure to attend will likely result in poor performance on assignments.
All holidays or special events observed by organized religions will be honored for those students who show affiliation with that particular religion. Absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students (or Dean designee) will be honored.
Assignment/Testing Schedule/Due Dates
· Schedule of Readings TBA (per above)
· Schedule of Examinations TBA (per above)
· Schedule of Papers for Regular Students
o Rough Draft TBA (per above)
o Final Draft TBA (per above)
· Schedule of Papers for Honors Students
o Rough Drafts TBA (per above)
o Final Drafts TBA (per above)
Assignment Format Students will receive information upon the start of the semester pertaining to the format of the paper, including bibliographical requirements. Students will then also be advised of the format for quizzes and the final examination.
Classroom Behavior
Students should also know and conform to the Arizona Board of Regents’ Student Code of Conduct as represented at http://policy.web.arizona.edu/~policy/threaten.shtml.
Cell phones and pagers are to be off during class periods
Notification of Objectionable materials (Not Applicable)
Special Needs and Accommodations Statement
Students who need special accommodation or services should contact the Disability Resources Center, 1224 East Lowell Street, Tucson, AZ 85721, (520) 621-3268, FAX (520) 621-9423, email: , http://drc.arizona.edu/. Students must register and request that the Center or DRC send to the instructor official notification of required accommodations needs as soon as possible. Students should consult with the instructor by appointment or during office hours to discuss accommodations and how the various course requirements and activities may impact a student’s ability to fully participate. The need for accommodations must be documented by the appropriate office.
Student Code of Academic Integrity
Students are encouraged to share intellectual views and discuss freely the principles and applications of course materials. However, graded work/exercises must be the product of independent effort unless otherwise instructed. Students are expected to adhere to the UA Code of Academic Integrity as described in the UA General Catalog. See: http://dos.web.arizona.edu/uapolicies/.
Confidentiality of Student Records
This course conforms to the University’s policy pertaining to the confidentiality of student records as represented at http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/ferpa/default.htm
Subject to Change Statement
Information contained in the course syllabus, other than the grade and absence policy, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.