Final Questionnaire

Age?
24

Sex?
Male

What is your degree subject (both if joint)?
Philosophy and Sociology (Joint)

Does ‘Being Bad’ relate well to the other modules you are taking?
Certain issues of ethics arise that also apply to PH1105 'Introduction to Critical Thinking', not so much for my other modules.

If so, how? And if not, why not?
As mentioned above, certain ethical issues cross between my two Philosophy modules. On the other hand, my politics module and Sociology module seem to have less in common with 'Being Bad'.

Have you found ‘Being Bad’ too demanding, too easy, or at an appropriate level?
I would say that I have found it quite easy, and I would prefer some more challenging subject matter, but I do understand that it is a level 1 cross-discipline module.

Do you think the list of topics covered on the module was appropriate?
Yes, I think so.

Are there any topics not included in the module that you would like to see included?
I think a topic that solely covers alcohol consumption and abuse would be very relevant to the culture of our time.

Do you think that the format for classes has worked well?
Yes, although I sometimes prefer to have a more consistent, lesser number of lecturers than a different one each week. I understand that different lecturers are specialists in different fields, but sometimes I think the overall deliverance lacked cohesion.

What did you think of the module team?
Good.

Do you think it would have been better to have had more:
Small group discussions?
Yes definitely. Small focus groups for an hour each week after the lecture would have made it easier for people to get involved in active debate.

Discussion and debate among the class as a whole?
Yes, as mentioned above, smaller group discussion would have aided this.

Information and talk from lecturers?
This seem an appropriate level.

The approach taken in the module is interdisciplinary (drawing on perspectives from English Literature, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies and Politics): do you think this a useful way of approaching the topics covered in the module?
Yes and no. Yes, because different specialists are brought in from different areas. No, because sometimes topics that required far deeper analysis were not covered in enough detail.

Do you think that interdisciplinary modules are a good idea?
Not really for me

Do you think you have benefited from the interdisciplinary approach taken in the module?
Not particularly.

Would you like to see more modules that cover this kind of subject matter?
If they are more specialist, then yes.

Are you planning to take the follow-up module PH2004 ‘It Shouldn't Be Allowed’ at level 2?
I am, but this is more because I am routed in such a way due to the nature of the module selection framework for my studies in level 2. If there was a more specialist Philosophy option that I could take as part of my joint degree I would probably choose that one instead.

Would you recommend ‘Being Bad’ to a friend?
It would depend on who that friend was and what their interests were. If they were heavily interested in Philosophy, like myself, then perhaps I wouldn't recommend it. On the other hand, if they were studying another discipline and wanted a fairly light introduction to Philosophy, especially ethics, then I would recommend this module to them.

Do you think that the blogs (web logs) were a good idea?
I do think that the web logs were a original, interesting and enjoyable assignment.

What did you think of the other assessments (e.g. would it be better to have one longer assessment rather than two shorter ones?)?
I enjoyed writing both the essay and the creative writing piece, but in hindsight perhaps it would have been better to do just one longer essay. Maybe.

What have you learned from the module?
That there is always talk of 'where is the line' between good and bad when discussing these topics! It is very hard to find that line though. Personally I think it is because it is entirely subjective and moves with each individual.

What parts of the module have you found most useful and why?
The web logs were fun and interesting, and good for interaction with fellow students that may not have happened otherwise. I also particularly enjoyed reading and subsequently writing the book review concerning 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'.

What parts do you think were a waste of time and why?
I don't think any parts of the module were a waste of time. I don't look at life in that way really, so it is hard for me to label anything a 'waste of time'. If your mind is open and critical and you look at any experience from a suitably abstract viewpoint then there is always something to be gained from any experience.

Are there any other comments you wish to make regarding ‘Being Bad’?
I think that I have fairly represented my opinions of concerning this module by answering the above questions.