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Course Outline of Record

Coastline Community College

Original Date

X Revision 9/25/09 Date

1. DISCIPLINE: Philosophy

2. COURSE ID NUMBER: Philosophy C100

3. COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Philosophy

4. ABBREVIATED TITLE (26 Characters Max): Intro to Philosophy

5. COURSE UNITS: 3.0

6. TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: __ 54__ Lecture _______Non-Lecture

7. GRADING METHOD: (Check only one)

X Student Option ____ Letter Grade ____ Pass/No Pass ____ Non-Credit

8. PREREQUISITE: None

9. CO-REQUISITE: None

10. ADVISORY: None

11. MATERIAL FEE: None

12. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an introduction to the main ideas, methods, and problems of philosophy. Topics include the nature of philosophy and reality, questions of human nature and free will, relationship between mind and body, the question of God, sources of knowledge, and personal and social ethics. Multicultural and feminist issues are woven into traditional Western material, including contributions from India (Hinduism and Buddhism), China (Confucianism), Japan (Zen Buddhism), and Native American philosophy, among others.

13. SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an introduction to the main ideas, methods, and problems of philosophy. Topics include the nature of philosophy and reality, questions of human nature and free will, relationship between mind and body, the question of God, sources of knowledge, and personal and social ethics. Multicultural and feminist issues are woven into traditional Western material, including contributions from India (Hinduism and Buddhism), China (Confucianism), Japan (Zen Buddhism), and Native American philosophy, among others.

14. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Course-Level Outcomes:

1. Analyze the substance of others' beliefs and conceptual frameworks using the Socratic method and philosophical dialog.

2. Explain, analyze, and critique philosophical thought about the central topics of philosophy.

3. Apply philosophical skills in order to a) be able to see a problem or challenge in a wider context, b) create complex analogies between new and old contexts, c) be able to bring philosophical resources to bear on solutions to conceptual problems.

4. Analyze and evaluate philosophical arguments for reasonability, soundness, and fallacious and factual content and conclusions.

Lesson or Unit-Level Outcomes:

1. Recognize and describe the main branches of philosophy.

2. Rationally attempt to formulate, explain, and answer fundamental philosophical questions.

3. Distinguish between the major schools of philosophical thought.

4. Analyze and explain basic philosophical points of view, which may include those of India, Japan, China, Africa, Native America, and various feminist perspectives.

5. Compare and contrast the methods and focuses of philosophy with those of psychology, theology, and religion.

6. Discuss similarities and dissimilarities between western and non-Western approaches to philosophy.

7. Critique and personally evaluate ethical and philosophical statements from whatever source they might come.

8. Engage in philosophical discussion knowledgeably, utilizing the Socratic Method.

15. COURSE CONTENT: (Instructional topics or units)

I. WHY PHILOSOPHY?

II. REALITY AND BEING

III. HUMAN NATURE

IV. PHILOSOPHY AND GOD

V. KNOWLEDGE SOURCES

VI. THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE

VII. AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE

VIII. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

IX. SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY

X. ETHICS

16. REPEATABILITY: This course is not repeatable.

17. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION: Instructor-initiated learning strategies activities.

Teaching strategies will include lecture-discussion, group discussions and activities, multimedia presentations, and possible guest speakers.

18. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Activities and homework that will be completed outside of the classroom.

Students will complete homework assignments, conduct research, and participate in Discussion Forum assignments as required. They may work with their peers to prepare group presentations.

19. ASSESSMENT METHODS: (Measurements of learning outcomes.)

|Assessment Method |Describe the style and content of each assessment method to be used in measuring |

| |SLOs. |

|Quizzes |Multiple-choice and true-false assessments |

|Written Assignments |Discussion Forum threads and short-answer assignments may be assigned |

|Midterm Examination |Multiple-choice, true-false, and short essay |

|Essay Examination | |

|Objective Examination | |

|Reports |Argument paper on philosophical logic |

|Projects |May include group presentations using PowerPoint or other media |

|Mathematical and | |

|Problem-Solving Exercises | |

|Non-Mathematical |Argument-inference identification exercises may be assigned |

|Problem-Solving Exercises | |

|Skills Demonstration | |

|Final Examination |Multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in, and short essay |

|Other |E-journals for recording personal reflections may be assigned |

20. RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

Birch, Douglas. Philosophical Issues: A Brief Introduction with Free Philosophy PowerWeb,

1st ed. Shippensburg, PA: University of Pennsylvania, 2003.

ISBN-13 9780072833508

Doepke, Frederick. Philosophy: Confronting the Unavoidable, 1st ed. 2003.

ISBN-10: 0534534767, ISBN-13: 9780534534769

Hallman, Max O. Traversing Philosophical Boundaries, 3rd ed. 2007

ISBN-10: 0495007064, ISBN-13: 9780495007067

Kelsey, David, ed. Phil. 100 Introduction to Philosophy: Readings and Analysis. Custom book: 2008.

Rachels, James. The Truth About the World: Basic Readings in Philosophy with PowerWeb:

Philosophy, 1st ed. 2005.

ISBN-13 9780072980813 (Soft-cover with access card, 320 pages).

Wall, Thomas F. On Human Nature: An Introduction to Philosophy, 1st ed. 2004.

ISBN-10: 0534624782, ISBN-13: 9780534624781

Weston, Anthony. A Rulebook for Arguments, 4th ed. Hackett Publishing Co. 2009

ISBN: 9780872209541

21. SUPPLEMENTAL READING: Coastline College’s Virtual Library:

22. OTHER REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS: None.

Baseline Enrollment: _45____

CIP CODE: _______ Division # _311___ Department # _PHIL__

Originating Faculty: Bob Covert and David Kelsey

Department Chair: Marilyn M. Fry

Discipline Dean: Vinicio Lopez

Distance Learning Dean: Vince Rodriguez

Date of Curriculum Committee Meeting: October 23, 2009 New or Revised? Revised

Approved __X__ Disapproved _____ Tabled:_____

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