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PONTIFICAL AND ROYAL

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Faculty of Arts and Letters

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
CHED Center of Excellence for Philosophy

COURSE PLAN FOR

ETHICS
(Revised)
2nd Term AY 2019-2020

General Education Course for the

Faculty of Arts & Letters
CONTENTS
Outcomes Matrix 2

General Information 4

Course Learning Outcomes 4

Assessment Tasks 5

Delivery & Resources 6

Course Outline & Schedule 8

Course Policies 9

Thomasian Graduate Attributes 9

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OUTCOMES MATRIX
FACULTY OF ARTS & LETTERS
ThoGA
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (2018)
A graduate of the UST Faculty of
Arts & Letters…
COMPETENCE  COMMITMENT  COMPASSION
1. Demonstrates knowledge in the
Humanities, Social Sciences and other
LIFE-LONG LEARNERS
related disciplines and applies such
knowledge in various academic
researches and creative endeavors.
THOMASIAN CORE VALUES
2. Engages progressively in rational
discourse towards solving theoretical
and practical problems.
5. Demonstrates awareness and
understanding of relevant social issues
and responds pro-actively to local and
global concerns.
CREATIVE & CRITICAL
THINKERS
2. Engages progressively in rational
discourse towards solving theoretical
and practical problems
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AB PHILOSOPHY
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
A Thomasian Philosophy
graduate…
2. Evaluates and articulates
various philosophical positions
and theories.
3. Contributes to the
development of philosophical
discourse.
1. Demonstrates critical
thinking and ethical
consciousness.
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COURSE INTENDED OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
In this course…
1. You will understand the different ethical
Quiz 1: Concept Mapping
concepts and theories historically and
Code of Ethics Analysis
thematically from East to West.
Case Studies
2. You will be able to comprehend the nuances
of the human act in relation to happiness and
the acquisition of the good life.
4. You will apply basic philosophic skills to
examine one’s self in relation to various moral
cultures.
3. You will be introduced to contemporary
ethical issues and dilemmas through critical
Quiz 1: Concept Mapping
Quiz 2: Synthesis Paper
Code of Ethics Analysis
dialogue.
4. You will apply basic philosophic skills to
Case Studies
examine one’s self in relation to various moral
cultures.
5. You will explore possible solutions to real-life
moral problems using appropriate ethical
theories.
6. You will be inclined to develop an educated
and informed opinion that would serve as the
foundation of responsible citizenship
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Code of Ethics Analysis

COMMUNICATOR &
COLLABORATOR
3. Exhibits work ethic and leadership
4. Applies critical

Case Studies
skills grounded in humane virtues.

EFFECTIVE
competencies in other 6. You will be inclined to develop educated and
professional areas and informed opinion that would serve as the
4. Articulates ideas and positions
industries. foundation of responsible citizenship
inspired by truth and guided by faith and
reason.

1. Demonstrates critical
3. Exhibits work ethic and leadership 4. You will apply basic philosophic skills to
thinking and ethical
skills grounded in humane virtues. examine one’s self in relation to various moral
SERVANT LEADER

consciousness.

Code of Ethics Analysis

cultures.
5. Demonstrates awareness and

Case Studies
2. Evaluates and articulates
understanding of relevant social issues 5. You will explore possible solutions to real-life
various philosophical positions
and responds pro-actively to local and moral problems using appropriate ethical
and theories.
global concerns. theories.
4. Applies critical
6. Embodies the highest standards of 6. You will be inclined to develop educated and
competencies in other
integrity in both personal behavior and informed opinion that would serve as the
professional areas and
professional decorum. foundation of responsible citizenship
industries.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
COURSE FACILITATOR: Rhochie Avelino E. Matienzo
EMAIL ADD: rematienzo@ust.edu.ph / 09178621979
CONSULTATION HOURS: Fridays 01:00-02:00 PM, 2nd Flr. Main Library
COURSE CREDITS: 3 UNITS = 54 hours
PRE-REQUISITES: none
CO-REQUISITES: none

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
With the advent of COVID-19, this course is revised to cater the distant learning of the university
during the suspension of classes bought by the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). This shall
cover essential ethical theories across philosophical traditions focused on moral principles vis-à-vis
human flourishing on the present pandemic. Despite the modification, it maintains its aim, i.e., to
improve/nurture students’ moral understanding towards becoming responsible citizens in the local
and global community.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. You will understand the different ethical concepts and theories historically and thematically
from East to West.
2. You will be able to comprehend the nuances of the human act in relation to happiness and
the acquisition of the good life.
3. You will be introduced to contemporary ethical issues and dilemmas through critical
dialogue.
4. You will apply basic philosophic skills to examine one’s self in relation to various moral
cultures.
5. You will explore possible solutions to real-life moral problems using appropriate ethical
theories.
6. You will be inclined to develop educated and informed opinion that would serve as the
foundation of responsible citizenship.

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ASSESSMENT TASKS
ITEM WEIGHT DUE
1 Concept Mapping (not graded) Week 1
2 Survival Debate Week 3
3 Film Analysis 1(Thought Piece On Utilitarianism) Week 4
5 Case Study 1 Week 5
6 Case Study 2 Week 6
7 Film Analysis 2 (Thought Piece On Deontology) Week 7
8 Self-Paced Activity (online) Week 9 (ECQ)
Discussion Board (not graded)
9 Self-Paced Activity (online) Week 10 (ECQ)
40%
Discussion Board (not graded)
10 Self-Paced Activity (online) Week 11 (ECQ)
Discussion Board (not graded))
11 Case Study 3 Week 12 (ECQ)
12 Self-Paced Activity (online) Week 13 (ECQ)
Discussion Board (not graded)
13 Case Study 4 Week 14 (ECQ)
14 Self-Paced Activity (online) Week 15 (ECQ)
Discussion Board (not graded)
15 Self-Paced Activity (online) 60% Week 16 (ECQ)
Discussion Board (not graded)
16 Capstone Paper “Ethics in the Time of Pandemic” Week 17 (ECQ)
FINAL GRADE = 100%

CONCEPT MAPPING (not graded) WEEK 1 (done before ECQ)

Quiz 1: Concept Mapping is an individual activity that will test your understanding of the basic
principles and concepts of Philosophy and Ethics. Concept maps are graphical tools for organizing
and representing knowledge; they include concepts, usually enclosed in circles or boxes, and linking
these circles/boxes to show the relationship between concepts.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1

SURVIVAL DEBATE (part of 40% FG) WEEK 2 (done before ECQ)

Survival debate is initially a focused group discussion in coming up with a position to be defended
to the other groups in the class. It is an analytical account of different value systems across culture
and time synthesized by the students in a form of debate. The activity is aimed at an inductive
search for the ethics of relativism through a hypothetical situation when the end of the world arrived
where a set of people with each significant social political and religious role shall be weighed in
order for all to survive.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 3, 5

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THOUGHT PIECES (part of 40% FG) WEEK 3, 7 (done before ECQ)

Thought Pieces are short essays that are logical manner articulating reflection out of assigned
reading, viewed film, or article meant to provoke thinking out of one’s own opinion. Usually, 1-2
pages consisting of student’s free thoughts and analysis. It is neither a summary nor collection of
thoughts by other thinkers, rather, a personal take of the learner on a particular topic.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 3, 5

CASE STUDIES (4) (part of 40% FG) WEEK 5,6,12,14

(2 done before ECQ, 2 during
ECQ to be submitted May 25,
2020)
Case Studies are analytical accounts of an instance or event relating to a person, group or
organization within its real-life context applying discipline specific models, constructs and research
literature. Two cases are linked to the pandemic crisis experienced at present.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1, 2, 3

CAPSTONE PAPER (“Ethics in the Time of Pandemic”) 60% WEEK 17

In lieu of a Major Exams (Prelim and Final Exam) given at the end of each grading period, a
capstone project shall be submitted on or before 11:50PM of May 25, 2020. The capstone project
is an essay that comprising 60% of Final Grade wherein the application of moral cultures discussed
both in class and in remote learning to the present pandemic crisis shall be synthesized and
articulated. This aims to measure the awareness and critically apply learned concepts into actual
scenarios students are in. the basis of grade shall be uploaded in the “Content Folder” in the UST
Cloud Campus.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

DELIVERY & RESOURCES

REQUIRED READINGS
The primary and secondary readings for the course are already found in your UST Cloud Campus
Account. The primary and secondary readings have been arranged according to the themes of the
course. It is strongly advised that you download all the materials and do advance readings. In lieu
of the list of books below, online readings are uploaded in the content folder of each topic on the
Campus Cloud

MATERIALS IN THE UST CENTRAL LIBRARY

TITLE CALL #
Velasquez, M.; Philosophy: A Text with Readings; Cengage Learning, 2017 BD21 V541 ‘17
Gibson, K.; An Introduction to Ethics; New Jersey: Pearson, 2014 BJ1012 G358 ‘14

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Althusser, L.; Philosophy for Non-Philosophers; New York : Bloomsbury, BD22 Al79 ‘17
2017
Baronett, S. (Ed.); Journey into Philosophy: An introduction with classical & BD21 J826 ‘17
contemporary readings; NY : Routledge-Taylor & Francis, 2017
Chrisman, M. et al. (Ed.); Philosophy for Everyone; NY : : Routledge-Taylor BD31 P549 ‘17
& Francis, 2017
ONLINE REFERENCES
Φ https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube+crashcourse+deontology&rlz=1C1CHBF_enPH891P
H891&oq=youtube+crashcourse+deontology&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.7365j0j7&sourceid=chro
me&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on
Φ https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enPH891PH891&ei=pfSWXuDPBfiWr7wPsfGysAo
&q=youtube+crash+course+utilitarianism&oq=youtube+crashcourse+utilitariansim&gs_lcp=CgZw
c3ktYWIQARgAMgQIABANMgUIABDNAjIFCAAQzQI6BAgAEEc6BwghEAoQoAE6CAgAEAgQDRAeOg
YIABAWEB46AggAOgQIABAKOggIABAWEAoQHkoJCBcSBTEyLTg5SgkIGBIFMTItMjdQxN8CWMGTA
2D8pgNoAXACeACAAcsBiAGNEpIBBjIwLjQuMZgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXo&sclient=psy-
ab&safe=active&ssui=on
Φ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovqEDsmsvnc&list=PLYL-
IbM98N_FCQ4420WgJpANsV8qdhFbJ
Φ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrvtOWEXDIQ
Φ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxgkfJXWr-I&t=275s
Φ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U27iZRfZwVU
Φ http://www.philosophy-foundation.org/
Φ http://philosophynow.org/selection
Φ http://plato.stanford.edu/
Φ http://www.kritike.org/
Others are posted in the “Folder Content” of each lesson in UST Cloud Campus.

TECHNOLOGY USED & REQUIRED

The course uses Blended Learning in its delivery; meaning that the course will be using online
activities in about half of the duration of the course. DURING THE ENHANCED COMMUNITY
QUARANTINE (E.C.Q.), ALL CLASSES WILL BE ONLINE ON A SELF-PACED STRUCTURE, yet, the
Discussion Board is open 24 hours for queries, clarifications, and suggestions from the class (reply
will be posted the soonest the instructor becomes available). Students may also send the same to
the instructor’s email, Facebook messenger, and mobile number for the same purposes throughout
the E.C.Q. duration. Details are posted in the “Content Folder” in the UST Cloud Campus.

ASSIGNMENTS & SUBMISSIONS

Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically as word documents (*.doc or *.docx) via
the UST Cloud Campus Account. All activities done during the Enhanced Community Quarantine
(March 10, 2020 - May 25, 2020) shall be submitted on or before MAY 25, 2020, 11:59PM. The
primary and secondary reading have been arranged according to the themes of the system uses
the SAFE ASSIGN software to check for the originality of your work. The rubric is posted for each
activity on the website. https://ust.blackboard.com/ultra/

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EXTENSIONS & SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANY OF THE ASSESSMENT TASKS ON OR BEFORE MAY 25, 2020, THE
STUDENT IS GIVEN A GRADE OF “INP” (IN PROGRESS) and will be required to complete the
following term (1st Term AY 2020-2021). The INP remark will not appear in the Transcript of
Records.

COURSE OUTLINE & SCHEDULE

TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
WEEK CONTENT UST Cloud
CLASSROOM
Campus
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS: Guided
 Diagnostics Discussion,
1 Class Discussion
Discussion
 2013 Global Attitudes Survey
(Pew Research Center) Board
ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS & PRINCIPLES IN
ETHICS:
2  Ethics, Morality, Good, Value, Guided
Concept Map
Law, Etiquette, Critical Thinking Discussion
 Moral, Immoral, Amoral
 Dilemma, Issue, Problem
BASIC DISCOURSES IN ETHICS: Guided
3  Normative and Non-Normative Class Discussion Discussion,
 Prescriptive, Descriptive, Meta- Discussion
Ethical Board

Small-Group Discussion
4 RELATIVISM & PLURALISM Survival Debate
Guided
5 Subjectivism, Conventionalism / Cultural Who Shall Be Left
Discussion
6 Relativism, Emotivism Behind?

7 DEONTOLOGICAL ETHICS Lecture Viewing: Discussion

8  Immanuel Kant “A Few Good Men” Board

9 CONSEQUENTIALISM (ECQ) Class Discussion

Movie Analysis: Thought Piece
10  Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart “Eye in the Sky” Writing
Mill’s Utilitarianism
11 PRAGMATISM (ECQ) Self-Paced Readings
Case Analysis
 William James and Distant Learning
3
 John Dewey Activity
12 SITUATION ETHICS (ECQ) Self-Paced Readings
Case Analysis
 Christian Love and Distant Learning
4
 Joseph Fletcher Activity

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VIRTUE ETHICS (ECQ) Self-Paced Readings

Thought Piece
13  Teleology and Distant Learning
Writing
 Natural Law Ethics Activity
14 ETHICS of JUSTICE (ECQ) Self-Paced Readings
Discussion
 John Rawls and Distant Learning
Board
 Distributive Justice Activity
Self-Examination of
Morality amidst
SUBMISSION of CAPSTONE PROJECT
17 COVID19 Pandemic, SAFE ASSIGN
(On or before May 25, 2020) Analysis of
Contemporary Issues

COURSE POLICIES (Not Applicable during ECQ)

1. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the UST Student Handbook with emphasis
on PPS 1027: Code of Conduct of a Thomasian
2. Students are expected to be on time for their class if the course falls on a first subject in the
morning, a 15-minute grace period is given before a student is considered late; while 30mins
beyond is considered absent.
3. Three (3) cumulative tardiness will be equivalent to one absence.
4. Students must be in proper uniform, complete with ID.
5. Sit-ins are not allowed without permission from the facilitator.
6. The use of cellular phones, iPods and other similar devices with no academic purpose is strictly
prohibited.
7. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE POSTED AT YOUR BATCH FACEBOOK PAGE &
UST Cloud Campus Accounts.

THOMASIAN GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Graduates of the University of Santo Tomas carry with them the values of COMPASSION,
COMMITMENT and COMPETENCE as they leave the university to pursue their professional careers,
vocation and passion. These values will continue to guide them as they continue to hone specific
attributes that they have acquired through the duration of their study and training:

LIFE-LONG LEARNERS
FACULTY OF ARTS & LETTERS GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Demonstrates knowledge in the Humanities, Social Sciences and other related disciplines and
applies such knowledge in various academic researches and creative endeavors.
2. Engages progressively in rational discourse towards solving theoretical and practical problems.
5. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of relevant social issues and responds pro-actively
to local and global concerns.

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UST-AB PHILOSOPHY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

2. Evaluates and articulates various philosophical positions and theories.

3. Contributes to the development of philosophical discourse

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. You will understand the different ethical concepts and theories historically and thematically from
East to West.
2. You will be able to comprehend the nuances of the human act in relation to happiness and the
acquisition of the good life.
4. You will apply basic philosophic skills to examine one’s self in a time of crisis in the light of various
moral cultures.

ASSESSMENT TASKS: ● Concept Mapping (Done before ECQ)

● 4 Case Studies (2 done before ECQ, 2 more during the
ECQ to be submitted on May 25, 2020)
● Capstone Project (“An Ethics in the time of Pandemic”)

CREATIVE & CRITICAL THINKERS

FACULTY OF ARTS & LETTERS GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

2. Engages progressively in rational discourse towards solving theoretical and practical problems.

UST-AB PHILOSOPHY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Demonstrates critical thinking and ethical consciousness.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

3. You will be introduced to contemporary ethical issues and dilemmas through critical dialogue.
4. You will apply basic philosophic skills to examine one’s self in relation to various moral cultures.
5. You will explore possible solutions to real-life moral problems using appropriate ethical theories.
6. You will be inclined to develop an educated and informed opinion that would serve as the
foundation of responsible citizenship.

ASSESSMENT TASKS: ● Concept Mapping (Done before ECQ)

● Survival Debate (Done before ECQ)
● 4 Case Studies (2 done before ECQ, 2 more during the
ECQ to be submitted on May 25, 2020)
● Capstone Project (“An Ethics in the time of Pandemic”)

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR & COLLABORATOR

FACULTY OF ARTS & LETTERS GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

3. Exhibits work ethic and leadership skills grounded in humane virtues.

4. Articulates ideas and positions inspired by truth and guided by faith and reason.
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UST-AB PHILOSOPHY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

4. Applies critical competencies in other professional areas and industries.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

6. You will be inclined to develop an educated and informed opinion that would serve as the
foundation of responsible citizenship

ASSESSMENT TASKS: ● Survival Debate (Done before ECQ)

● 4 Case Studies (2 done before ECQ, 2 more during the
ECQ to be submitted on May 25, 2020)
● Capstone Project (“An Ethics in the time of Pandemic”)

SERVANT-LEADER
FACULTY OF ARTS & LETTERS GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

3. Exhibits work ethic and leadership skills grounded in humane virtues.

5. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of relevant social issues and responds pro-actively
to local and global concerns.
6. Embodies the highest standards of integrity in both personal behavior and professional decorum.

UST-AB PHILOSOPHY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Demonstrates critical thinking and ethical consciousness.

2. Evaluates and articulates various philosophical positions and theories.
4. Applies critical competencies in other professional areas and industries.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

4. You will apply basic philosophic skills to examine one’s self in relation to various moral cultures.
5. You will explore possible solutions to real-life moral problems using appropriate ethical theories.
6. You will be inclined to develop an educated and informed opinion that would serve as the
foundation of responsible citizenship

ASSESSMENT TASKS: ● Capstone Project (Ethics in the time of Pandemic)

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

PROF. JOVI CARIÑO, PhD

Chair, Department of Philosophy
ASST. PROF. RHOCHIE AVELINO E. MATIENZO, PhD
Course Facilitator
PROF. MARILU R. MADRUNIO, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Arts & Letters

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