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School of Teacher Education

GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

COURSE CODE:
COURSE TITLE: LOGIC
COURSE CREDIT: 3 units – Units Lecture, 10 Hours/ Week (60 Hours)
PREREQUISITE: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course serves as an introduction to the basic concepts of logic and critical thinking. Students are expected to cultivate and develop the art of critical thinking which is
a necessary skill in the 21st century.

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of their four-year stay at DMC, the students can:

1. Manifest academic excellence through their globally-competitive skills and desirable work ethics.
2. Demonstrate excellence as active partners in nation-building through research and innovation.
3. Exhibit leadership by developing socially-oriented programs for disadvantaged communities to promote social justice, equity and transformation leading to self-
reliance.
4. Apply their acquired technology-based skills to their chosen field of practice.
5. Exemplify the qualities of a graduate who achieves optimum integral human development.
6. Advocate nationalism through athletics, culture and the arts.
7. Embody catholic education that fosters inclusivity for the total formation of a person.
COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course, the students are expected to:

Knowledge
1. Define the basic concepts of logic and critical thinking.
2. Explain the difference among arguments, premises, and conclusions.
3. Determine sound arguments and avoid fallacies in arguments in dealing with real-life situation.
4. Evaluate truthfulness and validity of arguments encountered in everyday situations.

Values
1. Adopt cultural and intercultural awareness and sensitivity in communication of ideas.
2. Appreciate the importance of critical thinking in dealing with real-life scenarios.
3. Adopt awareness of audience and context in presenting ideas.
4. Appreciate the impact of correct reasoning.

Skills
1. Convey ideas through oral, audio-visual, and/or web-based presentations using sound and valid arguments.
2. Create clear content, coherent, and effective communication materials.
3. Apply informal and formal logic in assessing real-world problems.
4. Present ideas using arguments that are sound and valid.
5. Write and present papers using appropriate tone, style, conventions, and reference styles.

II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS

Expected DMCian Attribute Desired Learning Results: By the end of the course, the students are enabled to:

God-loving  Exhibit authenticity of their answers/works especially on online activities.

 Show deep interest in the subject guided by their faith and love of God.
Competent  Apply correct reasoning and critical thinking in their future jobs.
 Continue to develop critical attitudes.
 Recognize situations in which correct reasoning is used in everyday life especially dedicated for a harmonious
Committed to Serve relationship in an organization.
 Shows concern and sensitivity to other nationalities and other cultures.
ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE/GRADING PROCEDURE
Midterm Grade (MG) Final Grade (FG) Semestral Grade (SG)

Quizzes/Projects 30% Quizzes/Projects 30%

Participation 20% Participation 20%

Attendance 10% Attendance 10% SG = (50%)MG+(50%)FG

Midterm Exam 40% Final Exam 40%

100% 100%

Midterm Criteria Final Criteria

Major Exams 40% Major Exam, Debate Match 40%

Quizzes 30% Quizzes

30%

Class Participation (Recitation, Seat/Board works, online 20% Class Participation (Oral recitations, Seat/Board works, online 20%
assignments, Essays) assignments, Essays)

Attendance 10% Attendance 10%

Total 100% Total 100%

 Learning Plan

Topics / Time Allotment Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Strategies Outcomes-Based

(SLO) / Activities (AS) Assessment/Results/Evide
nce (OBARE)

I. Informal Logic  Students with strong internet

1. Basic Concepts  Define arguments, premises, and connection will answer  15-item Long Quiz via
1.1 Arguments, Premises, and conclusions exercises thru neolms/ google neolms/ google
Conclusions  Differentiate arguments from statements classroom classroom (For BSMT
1.2 Recognizing Arguments  Explain what is validity, truth, soundness, (For BSMT 1-A 1-A
1.3 Deduction and Induction strength, cogency https://classroom.google.com/u/ https://classroom.goog
1.4 Validity, Truth, Soundness,  Evaluate validity, truth, soundness, 0/c/MTA0Mzc1NzY1MzU1/Clas le.com/u/0/c/MTA0Mz
Strength, Cogency strength, and cogency in arguments s code: ab3twws) c1NzY1MzU1/Class
1.5 Argument Forms: Proving  Identify forms of arguments (For BSMT 1-B code: ab3twws)
Invalidity  Understand deduction and induction https://classroom.google.com/u/ (For BSMT 1-B
1.6 Extended Arguments  Secure a digital copy of the book entitled “A 0/c/MTA4ODAwOTEwNjQ4/ https://classroom.goog
Concise Introduction to Logic by Patrick J. Class code: jbprpju) le.com/u/0/c/MTA4OD
Hurley” or a printed hand-out provided by AwOTEwNjQ4/ Class
the instructor code: jbprpju)
 Students with no internet connection will
secure a notebook to write all their answers  Students with slow internet
for their activities and quizzes connection will answer  5-item Quiz – short
exercises via PPT or PDF to be answer encoded using
submitted on a given deadline Microsoft docs to be
submitted via email

 Write five (5) sample

 Students with no internet arguments, identify its
connection will secure a copy of premises and
readings/ hand outs and conclusions. Encoded
answer the corresponding using Microsoft docs
exercises and compiled in a
portfolio. Or write
them in a notebook.
 Students are
encouraged to answer
 truthfully and honestly.
 Students will answer the
exercises on language meaning
and definition  Oral recitation thru
provided by the instructor neolms/ google
 Explain meaning and definition of language classroom. Students
2. Language: Meaning and Definition  Identify the varieties of meaning  Answer the exercises about will be asked 5
2.1 Varieties of Meaning  Understand the criteria for lexical definitions language meaning and questions each.
2.2 The Intension and Extension of  Class discussion using neolms definition Scoring method:
Terms complemented with PPTs or PDFs Content – 5 points,
2.3 Definitions and Their Purposes  Read their hand-outs provided by the  Readings/ handouts and Delivery – 5 points,
2.4 Definitional Techniques instructor answer the corresponding Language – 5 points
2.5 Criteria for Lexical Definitions  Watch and subscribe to youtuber Mark exercises on language meaning  Students are expected
Thorsby and definition to be globally
(https://www.youtube.com/user/Philosophic competent in terms of
al/Techne or their communication
https://www.youtube.com/playlist? skills
list=PLS8vfA_ckeuZ9UjAHhA1qROZGuE_h
21V) for video tutorials.  15-item Quiz – short
answer, encoded and
submitted thru email
at a given deadline
 Tasks: 1. Answers will
have at least 3
sentences. 2. No
plagiarism.
 Scoring method:
Content – 5 points,
Language – 5 points

 Create an infographic
about the criteria for
lexical definitions
 https://
www.youtube.com/
 Answer the exercises about watch?
 informal fallacies as provided v=nShmwzh879g
by the book (How To Create
Infographics (The
 Answer the exercises about Ultra-Simple & Easy
fallacies provided by the book Way by Kimberly Ann
Jimenez)
 Answer the exercises about
fallacies in their hand-outs

3. Informal Fallacies  5-item Term Definition

3.1 Fallacies in General via neolms/google
3.2 Fallacies of Relevance  Define what are fallacies classroom
3.3 Fallacies of Weak Induction  Identify the different types of fallacies  The instructor will
3.4 Fallacies of Presumption,  Understand how fallacies are used in provide the terms, and
Ambiguity, and Grammatical arguments students will answer
Analogy  Discuss fallacies via neolms or google  Develop competence
3.5 Fallacies of Ordinary Language classroom among students
 Read their copies/hand-outs about informal
fallacies or view the video by Mark Thorsby  5-item Term Definition
(https://www.youtube.com/playlist? encoded in word
list=PLS8vfA_ckeuZ9UjAHhA1qROZGuE_h documents and
21V) submitted at a given
 Answer the exercises about deadline
categorical propositions
 Secure a copy of an
 Answer the given exercises on opinion article taken
categorical propositions from a newspaper and
locate examples of
 Answer the given exercises on fallacies
categorical propositions  Answers will be
written on their
notebooks with all
honesty
II. Formal Logic
 15-item Long quiz thru
1. Categorical Propositions neolms/ quizizz.com
1.1 Components of Categorical
Propositions  Quiz – short answer,
1.2 Quality, Quantity, and encoded using
Distribution Microsoft docs to be
1.3 Venn Diagrams and the submitted at a given
Modern Square of  Identify the components of categorical deadline
Oppositions proposition
1.4 Conversion, Obversion, and  Define quality, quantity, and distribution  5-item quiz that will
Contraposition  Create venn diagrams require higher order
1.5 Traditional Square of  Understand the concepts of conversion, thinking skills (HOTS)
Opposition obversion, and contraposition  Scoring method:
1.6 Venn Diagrams and the  Translate ordinary language statements into Content – 5 points,
Traditional Standpoint categorical form Language – 5 points,
1.7 Translating Ordinary  Discuss categorical propositions using Neatness – 5 points
Language Statements into neolms or google classroom
Categorical Form  View videos recorded by Mark Thorsby  Students are expected
(https://www.youtube.com/playlist? demonstrate
list=PLS8vfA_ckeuZ9UjAHhA1qROZGuE_h competence in all
21V) activities and quizzes.
 Read their hand-outs/copies on categorical  Students are also
propositions expected 100%
commitment in doing
their activities

2. Categorical Syllogisms  Answer the given exercises on  Oral recitation (2

2.1 Standard Form, Mood, and  Define and understand categorical categorical syllogisms questions per student)
Figure syllogisms  Individually explain what is using neolms or
2.2 Venn Diagrams  Explain the concepts of enthymemes and enthymemes and sorites using google classroom
2.3 Rules and Fallacies sorites neolms or google classroom  Scoring method:
2.4 Reducing the Number of  Discuss categorical syllogisms using Content – 5 points,
Terms neolms or google classrooms  Answer the given exercises on Delivery – 5 poins
 2.5 Ordinary Language  Watch videos by Mark Thorsby categorical syllogisms as
Arguments (https://www.youtube.com/playlist? provided by the book  Web research – look
2.6 Enthymemes list=PLS8vfA_ckeuZ9UjAHhA1qROZGuE  Web search: Look for five (5) for speeches of
2.7 Sorites _h21V) examples of enthymemes and President Duterte and
sorites identify arguments,
 Read and understand their hand-outs on and fallacies. Encode
categorical syllogisms  Answer the given exercises on on word document five
categorical syllogisms (5) examples for each
 Look for examples of arguments and
enthymemes and sorites fallacies.

 Web research – look

for speeches of any
Senators and identify
five examples for each
arguments, and
fallacies. Answers will
be written on their
notebooks.

 Students are expected

demonstrate
competence in all
activities and quizzes.
 Students are also
expected 100%
commitment in doing
their activities
 Answer the given exercises on
propositional and predicate
logic
 Individual work on giving
examples on propositional and  15-item Quiz using
predicate logic neolms or google
 Answer the given exercises on classroom
3. Propositional Logic propositional and predicate
 Understand the meaning of propositional
3.1 Symbols and Translation logic  5-item quiz – short
 3.2 Truth Functions logic answer, encode using
3.3 Truth Tables for Propositions  Evaluate truth tables  Answer the given exercises on word document
3.4 Truth Tables for Arguments  Present arguments and fallacies propositional and predicate
3.5 Indirect Truth Tables  Convey arguments that are sound and logic  Create a short comics
3.6 Argument Forms and valid explaining
Fallacies  Define the concept of predicate logic propositional and
 Present arguments using the rules of predicate logic.
4. Natural Deduction in Propositional inference  Tasks: 1. Comics will
Logic  Demonstrate knowledge in proving have at least five (5)
4.1 Rules of Implication invalidity of arguments pages. 2. Drawn using
4.2 Conditional Proof  Discuss propositional and predicate logic any art materials. 3.
4.3 Indirect Proof using neolms or google classroom Medium will be the
4.4 Proving Logical Truths  View videos on youtube by Mark Thorsby students’ choice
(https://www.youtube.com/playlist? 9either notebook,
5. Predicate Logic list=PLS8vfA_ckeuZ9UjAHhA1qROZGuE bond paper, sketch
5.1 Symbols and Translation _h21V) pad). 4. Language
5.2 Using the Rules of Inference  Read the hand-outs/copies on must be in English.
5.3 Change of Quantifier Rule propositional and predicate logic provided  Scoring method:
5.4 Conditional and Indirect by the instructor Content – 10 points,
Proof Creativity – 10 points,
5.5 Proving Invalidity Overall presentation –
5.6 Relational Predicates and 5 points
Overlapping Quantifiers
5.7 Identity

COURSE POLICIES

A. The students are expected to comply the following requirements satisfactorily (Class Attendance, Class Participation, Projects and Assignments, Quizzes) and will
take the scheduled major examination (Midterm and Finals).
B. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, students are encouraged to be always available online for updates.
 C. Assignments must be submitted on the given deadlines; unless otherwise directed.
D. Special and make-up written outputs (long quizzes, assignments, and seatwork) will be given only if you have justifiable reason/s for failing to submit them.
E. Special major exams will be given one week after the administration of the regular major examination.
F. You are encouraged to discuss your class-related concerns with your subject-teacher

REFERENCES:

BASIC TEXTBOOKS

Hurley, P. (2012). A Concise Introduction to Logic, Eleventh Edition. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, USA

Gualdo, R., Placido, D., Dagwasi, C. (2013). Logic: The Basics of Correct Reasoning, 2013 Editions. Mutya Publishing House, Inc., Manila

ONLINE SOURCE

Thorsby, Mark. [Mark Thorsby]. Introduction to Formal Logic. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS8vfA_ckeuZ9UjAHhA1qROZGuE_h21V

Prepared: Endorsed: Approved:

Ridge C. Balolong Nelson Cordova, Jr., MAEd Irene E. Eguico, Ph.D.

Instructor Coordinator, Gen. Ed. Dept. VP for Academics & Research