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METRO DUMAGUETE COLLEGE, INC.

E.J. Blanco Extension Road, Brgy. Daro, Dumaguete City, Philippines 6200
Telephone Nos. (035) 420-9801, 420-9728 or 422-4605
Website: www.mdci.edu.ph

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE DETAILS

Course Descriptive Title Philosophy and Logic Course Type Lecture

Course Code PHILO32 Course Contact Hours 54 Hours

Course Credits 3 Units Course Pre-requisites None

This course discusses the art of correct thinking by acquainting them with basic and necessary principles, concepts and methods of correct
Course Description
reasoning and thinking in the fields of logic.

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

CLO 1. Understand the basic concepts/values of philosophy across the different era.
Course Learning Outcomes CLO 2. Critical, analytical and creative thinking.
CLO 3. Higher level of comprehension (Textual, Visual, etc.)
CLO 4. Proficiency in communication: Writing, speaking, and use of new knowledge.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Week/s Course Content

Unit 0. Class Orientation
A. Course Goals and Outcomes
1
B. Course Policies and Grading System

Unit 1. Value of Philosophy

A. Ancient Philosophy
B. Medieval Philosophy
2-3
C. Modern Period: The Age of the Enlightenment
D. Contemporary Thought
E. Branches of Philosophy
 Unit 2. Language and Logic
A. Functions of Language
4-5 B. Methods of Reasoning
C. Division of Logic
Unit 3. Words, Concepts and Terms
A. Words, Concepts and Terms
B. Extension of Terms
6-7 C. Comprehension of Terms
D. Kinds of Concepts
E. Definition of Terms

Unit 4. Propositions
A. Proposition
7-8 B. Categorical Proposition
C. Kinds of Propositions

9 Midterm Examination
Unit 5. Arguments and Inference
A. The discipline of logic
B. The Structure of Logic
10-13 C. Recognizing Arguments
D. Inference
E. Structure of Logical Argument

Unit 6. Fallacies
A. Fallacies of Presumption
14-17 B. Fallacies of Ambiguity
C. Fallacies of Relevance

18 Final/Practical Examination

COURSE LEARNING PLAN

Week Course Learning Specific Learning Teaching and Learning Outcome - Based
Outcomes (SLO) Course Content (Topics) Resource Materials
No. Outcomes (CLO) Activities (TLA) Assessment (OBA)

Syllabus/ Demonstrate the Unit 0. Class Orientation Discussion of the Performance, Syllabus and Module
1 Course expected concepts A. Course Goals and Syllabus, Participation and
Orientation and ideas to be Outcomes Expectations, Policies Grade sheet.
discussed in this B. Course Policies and and Grading System
subject and its Grading System
policies and grading
system.
CLO1: Identify and Unit 1. Value of Lecture and Recitation Module in Philosophy and Logic
2-3 Understand the compare the Philosophy Interactive
basic development of A. Ancient Philosophy Discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAp7GIA2rFM
concepts/value philosophy by B. Medieval Philosophy Quizzes
s of philosophy various Greek C. Age of Enlightenment Video Presentation of
across the Philosopher in D. Contemporary different philosophers
different era. different era of Thought from various age of Presentation of
times. E. Branches of times. Group Processing
Philosophy
Present and Group Dynamics
describe how
branches of
Philosophy were
introduced during
the Ancient and
Medieval times.
CLO 2: Engage students Unit 2. Language and Logic Lecture and Recitation Module in Philosophy and Logic
4-5 Critical, with various debate A. Functions of Language Interactive
analytical and regarding to B. Methods of Reasoning Discussion
creative different issues of C. Division of Logic Group Debate
thinking. the society. Group Discussion
Quizzes
Explain the
significance of
language in logic.

CLO 3: Understand the Unit 3. Words, Concepts Lecture and Recitation Module in Philosophy and Logic
 6-7 Higher level of significance of and Values Interactive
comprehension words, concepts A. Words, Concepts and Discussion
(Textual, and values in Terms Group Presentation
Visual, etc.) acquiring B. Extension of Terms Group Discussion Report
knowledge. C. Kinds of Concepts
D. Definition of Terms Situational Analysis Quizzes
Identify the
differences
between Word,
Term and Concept.
CLO 4: Enable students to Unit 4. Propositions Group reporting Quizzes Module in Philosophy and Logic
7-8 Proficiency in create logical A. Proposition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSqezMp6E00
communication: relations using B. Categorical Proposition Evaluation of group Creative presentation
Writing, opposing C. Kinds of Propositions reports
speaking, and propositions. Assignment
use of new
knowledge. Identify the various
kinds of
propositions.
CLO 3, CLO 4: Identify and Unit 5. Arguments and Lecture and Quizzes Module in Philosophy and Logic
10-13 Higher level of recognize Inference individualize
comprehension arguments F. The Discipline of Logic discussion Creative presentation
(Textual, according to its G. The Structure of Logic
Visual, etc.) logical structure. H. Recognizing Group reporting Recitation
Proficiency in Arguments
communication: Differentiate I. Inference
Writing, inductive and J. Structure of Logical
speaking, and deductive
Argument
inferences base on
use of new
its truth and
knowledge
validity.
CLO 3, CLO 4: Prepare students to Unit 6. Fallacies Video Presentation Quizzes Module in Philosophy and Logic
14-17 Higher level of critically analyze A. Fallacies of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9bsQBGx1AM
comprehension any philosophical Presumption Lecture and Creative presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmlBkyaDX-I
(Textual, claim. B. Fallacies of Ambiguity Situational Analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upvxwGxiw1w
Visual, etc.) C. Fallacies of Relevance
Proficiency in Train students to
communication: verify the
Writing, truthfulness of any
claim.
 speaking, and
use of new
knowledge

SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES

Course Content 1:
Logic and Philosophy: A Modern Introduction
By Howard Kahane, Alan Hausman, Frank Boardman

Course Content 2:
Philosophy and Logic: A Guide to Correct Reasoning
By Mark Edward P. Aborot

Course Content 3:
A Rulebook for Arguments
By Anthony Weston

Course Content 4:
Possible Worlds: An Introduction to Logic and its Philosophy
By Raymond Bradley and Norman Swartz

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CLASS POLICY, AND GRADING SYSTEM

Course Requirements

Class Policy Uniform and Dress Code

a. Students should be in proper uniform/attire, wear school ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b. PE Uniform should be worn only during PE class.
c. Wearing of shorts, slippers, earrings for males, spaghetti strap, etc. are not allowed.

Attendance, tardiness and absenteeism

a. Minimum of 80% attendance of the total contact hours in the subject is required (checking is done every meeting).
b. A minimum of 3 consecutives absences without justifiable reasons requires a promissory note from the college guidance coordinator.
c. 6 consecutives absences in the class mean a “drop” in the subject.
 d. Failure to take the prelim exam preceded by absences means a “drop” in the subject.
e. Failure to attend regular classes after taking prelim exam means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.

Attendance, tardiness and absenteeism

a. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited.
b. Borrowing of exam paraphernalia is NOT allowed during exams.
c. During midterm and final exams, only answer sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be
deposited on a place designated by the teacher/instructor.
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and agreed upon between the students and the subject professor.

Other Policies
a. Cell phones should be shut-off during class hours.
b. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.,
c. No smoking within the school premises.
d. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound.
e. Proper grooming should be observed.
f. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student handbook.

Grading System

Prepared by: Checked by: Verified by: Approved by:

KEIN B. VERZANO LEIL VINCENT M. DURIA EVA C. MELON. Ed. D. DELMA P. MANILA, DPA, CESO V
Instructor Asst. Dean, Teacher Education Vice President, Academic Affairs President

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