SH1706

Course Syllabus
STI VISION: STI INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES:
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members of society. virtuous.

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We are an institution committed to provide knowledge through one’s beliefs to further improve creative ideas.
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We strive to provide optimum value to all our stakeholders - our behind the information read or heard and expresses his/her own emotion when giving information, may it be verbal
students, our faculty members, our employees, our partners, our or written.
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We will pursue this mission with utmost integrity, dedication, transformation or transition arises to uplift his/her capabilities and build the capacity of the community where
transparency, and creativity. he/she belongs.
SERIAL NUMBER: SH1706 SUBJECT TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CREDIT: 54 hours lecture, 26 hours iLS/eLMS Activities
HUMAN PERSON
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This academic course is an initiation to the activity and process of philosophical reflection as a search for a synoptic vision of life. Topics to be
discussed include the human experiences of embodiment, being in the world with others and the environment, freedom, intersubjectivity,
sociality, and being unto death.
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
CO1. Reflect on their daily experiences from a holistic point of view;
CO2. Become truthful, environment-friendly and service-oriented;
CO3. Actively committed to the development of a more humane society; and
CO4: Articulate their own philosophy.
MANDATED BOOK: Calano, M. T., Pasco, M. D., & Ramoya, M. B. (2016). Philosophizing and Being Human. Quezon City: Sibs Publishing House, Inc.
REFERENCES: 1. A quick history of philosophy. (n.d.). In The Basics of Philosophy. http://www.philosophybasics.com/general_quick_history.html
2. Arlington, U. o. (2015). Reflection Journals. Retrieved from www.uta.edu: http://www.uta.edu/ccsl/for-students/reflection-journals.php
3. Ayoubi, J. (2015, October 19). Training Zone. Retrieved from Training Zone: http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/topic/coaching/importance-
reflection/182144
4. Cormack, L. (2015, October 19). "One hundred-year-old dancer eileen kramer still taking to the stage". In The Sunday Morning Herald:
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Entertainment. Retrieved from The Sunday Morning Herald: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/dance/one-hundredyearold-dancer-

eileen-kramer-still-taking-to-the-stage-20150305-13ve5f.html
5. Frank, P. (2015, October 19). "Meet 100-year-old dancer eileen kramer, one of the oldest choreographers in the world". In Huffpost Arts &
Culture. Retrieved from Huffingtonpost: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/05/eileen-kramer-100-year-old-dancer_n_6802534.html
6. Metrolyrics. (2015, October 19). Metrolyrics. Retrieved from Metrolyrics: http://www.metrolyrics.com/mirrors-lyrics-boyce-avenue.htm
7. Metro Lyrics. (2015, October 19). Mertro Lyrics. Retrieved from Metro Lyrics:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/britneyspears/girlinthemirror.html
8. Metro Lyrics. (2015, October 19). Metro Lyrics. Retrieved from Metro Lyrics:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/christinaaguilera/reflection.html
9. Metro Lyrcis. (2015, October 19). Metro Lyrcis. Retrieved from Metro Lyrics:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/michaeljackson/maninthemirror.html
10. Peach, F. (2000). Death, Faith, & Existentialism. Retrieved from Philosophy Now:
https://philosophynow.org/issues/27/Death_Faith_and_Existentialism
11. Rhodan, M. (2015, June 6). Read the Full Text of President Obama’s Eulogy at Beau Biden’s Funeral. Retrieved from Time:
http://time.com/3911699/beau-biden-funeral-barack-obama-eulogy-full-text/
12. Siringan, H. S. (2011). Philosophy of the Human Person. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
13. Spencer, E. (1997, September 7). Brother's Eulogy for Diana: 'The Very Essence of Compassion'. Retrieved from New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/07/world/brother-s-eulogy-for-diana-the-very-essence-of-compassion.html
14. Stone, R. (2009, September 13). Madonna's VMAs Speech Dedicated to Michael Jackson. Retrieved from Rolling Stone:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/read-madonnas-vmas-speech-dedicated-to-michael-jackson-20090913
15. Teacher Vision. (2015). Reflective Journals. Retrieved from www.teachervision.com: https://www.teachervision.com/writing/letters-and-
journals/48544.html?page=1
16. The Basics of Philosophy. (2015, September 2). Retrieved from http://www.philosophybasics.com/movements.htm
17. Vision. (2015). Reflective Journals. Retrieved from www.teachervision.com: https://www.teachervision.com/writing/letters-and-
journals/48544.html?page=1
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: • Class Participation and Assignments
• Quizzes/Seatwork
• Major Examinations
• iLS (I Learn and Share)
• eLMS (eLearning Management System)
GRADING SYSTEM: The following percentage distribution shall be followed:
1st Periodical Term 50%
2nd Periodical Term 50%
100%

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The following are the periodical grade components for this course:

Written Work 25%

Performance Tasks 45%
Quarterly Assessment 30%
100%
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Course Outline
LEC Hours LCD Student Teaching and
Learning Objectives (LO) Week TOPICS I-Guide Assessment Tasks
Ses Hrs Slides Handouts Learning Activities
l Define and trace the roots of 1-3 1-9 7.5 01 What is Philosophy? 1-31 1-8 Mandated Book:
“Philosophy”. Definition and Historical Chapter 1: What Is
Background Philosophy? – pp. 1-18
2 Compare and contrast the Having Philosophies
major sides of philosophy. Being Philosophical and the Digital Learning Tool –
Activity of Philosophy Answer Garden
Group Activity Skits
3 Express and process personal 01 Activity 1 (40 points)
thoughts within a small 01 Activity 2 Mandated Book:
group. 01 Handout 1 1-1 Moving Forward – p.
01 Skills Checklist 1 14 (100 points)
4 Analyze and act out the STI 01 Teacher-made Assessment 1
Vision, Mission, and Creed. iLS Guide for Students Homework
Discussion

(4.5) iLS/eLMS
2 5 1.5 SHS ASSESSMENT

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5 Identify the philosophical 4-5 10-15 6 02 Methods of Philosophizing 1-11 1-5 Mandated Book:
methods. Methods and Traditional Branches Chapter 2: What Are
The Power of Reflection Some Methods of
6 Report on the traditional Philosophizing – pp.
branches of philosophy 02 Activity 1 (25 points) 19-40
including ancient to 02 Activity 2
contemporary thoughts. 02 Activity 3 (10 points) Trust Circle
02 Audio 1
7 Define reflection. 02 Audio 2
02 Audio 3 Discussion
Differentiate primary and 02 Audio 4
8 secondary reflection. Group Activity
Seatwork
02 Teacher-made Assessment 1
Mandated Book:
Moving Forward – p. Group Reporting
37 (100 points)

(3) iLS/eLMS eLMS activity

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9 Identify the basic concept 6-7 16-21 6 03 My Relationship to My Body 1-10 1-4 Mandated Book:
about the body. Our Concept of the Body Chapter 3: What Is My
Having Bodies Relationship to My
10 Differentiate monism from Being Bodies Body – pp. 41-60
dualism perspective of the
body. Video clip viewing
03 Video 1
11 Explain what it is meant by 03 Video 2 Discussion
“having bodies and “being 03 Teacher-made Assessment 1 Quiz
bodies”.
Group Activity Debate

Mandated Book:
Moving Forward – p.
58 (100 points)

(3) iLS/eLMS eLMS activity

12 Define sustainable 8-9 22-27 4.5 04 Dwelling in Nature 1-10 1-4 Mandated Book:
development. Human vs. Nature Chapter 4: Dwelling in
Shift in Thinking: Calculative vs. Nature – pp. 61-78
13 Describe the two (2) Meditative
approaches/perspectives Beyond Utility: Towards Group Activity Group Report
about nature. Responsibility
Discussion
14 Differentiate calculative 04 Handout 1 1-1
thinking from meditative 04 Quiz 1 (50 points) Mandated Book:
thinking. Moving Forward – p.
76 (100 points)
15 Report an ecological study of
their chosen barangay. Digital Learning Tool –
Kahoot

(3) iLS/eLMS eLMS activity

26 1.5 1st PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

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16 Evaluate some basic 10-12 28-36 9 05 Freedom and Intersubjectivity 1-12 1-6 Film Viewing
concepts of freedom. Basic Concept of Freedom
Limitations Mandated Book:
17 Autonomy, Accountability, and Chapter 5: What Is
Find out that freedom
Responsibility Freedom? – pp. 79-96
requires a sense of
Intersubjectivity Defined
responsibility.
On Dialogue Mandated Book:
On Love Chapter 6: What Is
18 Define intersubjectivity Intersubjectivity? –
05 Audio 1 pp. 97-114
19 Identify some basic modes of 05 Worksheet 1 (20 points) Seatwork
intersubjectivity 05 Teacher-made Assessment 1 Quiz
05 Teacher-made Assessment 2

Discussion

Group Activity Skit

Assignment
Moving Forward – p.
94 (100 points) & p.
111 (100 points)

(4.5) iLS/eLMS eLMS activity

20 Identify the importance of
society to the human person
21 Define social institution and
social structures
22 Enumerate different views
about society
23 Perform proper discourse
through a debate
13-14 37-42 6 06 Human Person and the Society 1-5 1-3 Mandated Book:
Importance of the Social Chapter 7: What Is
Importance of Discourse the Relationship
Between the Human
Person and the
Society? – pp. 115-128
06 Teacher-made Assessment 1 Quiz
Digital Learning Tool –
Answer Garden

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Group Activity Debate

Mandated Book:
Moving Forward – p.
125 (100 points)

(3) iLS/eLMS eLMS activity

24 Explain the dynamics of 15-18 43-54 10.5 07 Death and Beyond 1-6 1-5 Mandated Book:
death. Mortem Iuxta Est (Death is near) Chapter 8: What Is
Write and deliver eulogies. In Memoriam (In Memory of) Death? – pp. 115-128
25
Carpe Diem (Seize The Day)
Discussion
26 Philosophize through delivery 07 Activity 1
of original speech. 07 Activity2 Pair Work Think-Pair-Share
07 Activity 3
07 Activity 4 Individual Activity Eulogy writing
07 Audio 1
07 Audio 2
07 Audio 3
07 Audio 4
07 Handou1 1-4
07 Handout 2 1-5
07 Handout 3 1-1
07 Handout 4
1-2
07 Handout 5
07 Handout 6 1-1
07 Worksheet 1 1-2
07 Worksheet 2

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(3.5) iLS/eLMS eLMS activity

48 (1.5) eLMS ASSESSMENT

53 1.5 2nd PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

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Kerby M. Gonzaga Zernando C. Villa, LPT Aisa Q. Hipolito, MEd. EL