Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Academic Reading Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
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Syllabus for Academic Reading
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Module 1: Introduction to Academic Reading
- 1 Introduction to Academic Reading in Philosophy
- Overview of the course objectives and expectations.
- Understanding the structure and components of philosophical texts.
- 2 Engaging with philosophical texts and ideas
- Engaging with primary philosophical texts and secondary sources to comprehend, evaluate, and reflect upon complex ideas and arguments.
- Developing the skills necessary to critically analyze philosophical works, understand the historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced, and articulate one's interpretations and reflections effectively.
- 3 Criteria for Selecting Books in Academic Reading
- When selecting books for academic reading in philosophy, it's essential to consider the depth of content, relevance to the course or research topic, and the author's credibility.
- Criteria for Selecting Books in Academic Reading
- Relevance
- Credibility
- Depth and Scope
- Accessibility and Engagement
- Diverse Perspectives
- Book Selection
- For example-
- "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder
- “The Story of My Experiments with Truth Book” by Mahatma Gandhi
Module 2: Philosophical Analysis in Reading
- 1 Reading and Analysis of the Selected Book
- Critical analysis of the selected book.
- Evaluating the author's philosophical perspective.
- 2 Reflection and Implications
- Engaging in reflective thinking
- Interpreting the contents of the book
- 3 Contemporary philosophical discourse.
- Reflections on contemporary Philosophical discourse
- Enhancing quality life.
Reading List
- 1 Piercey Robert “Reading as a Philosophical Practice” (Anthem Press, April 2022)
- 2 Baggini Julian and Stangroom Jeremy ”Philosophy: Key Texts" (Palgrave Macmillan December 2002)
- 3 Plato “The Republic” (Fingerprint publishing August 2015)