Republic of the Philippines Semester Adopted: 1stSem.

AY 2019-2020
Western Mindanao State University Revision Status: 1st Draft
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OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE SYLLABUS IN LOGICAL REASONING AND CRITICAL THINKING (PHILO 100)
1st Semester, Academic Year 2019-2020

GOALS
Vision Institute of Comp uter Studies
The University of Choice for higher learning with strong research orientation that
GOALS
produces professionals who are socially responsive to and responsible for human
development; ecological sustainability; and, peace and security within and beyond
the region. The institute shall provide academic excellence in the field of information and
Communication Technology, with emphasis of the following goals.
a. Produce quality, excellence and eco-friendly graduates imbued with gender
responsiveness.
b. Achievement of highest level of accreditation and center of excellence imbued
with outcomes-based education.
c. Partner with national and international industries as an outlet for research
Mission development and extension.
The Western Mindanao State University, set in a culturally diverse environment, shall d. Support faculty members through faculty development programs to be
pursue a vibrant socio-economic agenda that include: competitive with the highest global standards.

• A relevant instruction paradigm in the education and training of competent and

responsive human resource for societal and industry needs;
• A home for intellectual formation that generates knowledge for people
empowerment, social transformation and sustainable development; and,
• A hub where science, technology and innovation flourish, enriched by the wisdom of
the Arts and Letters, and Philosophy.

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Program Objectives and its relationship to University Goals:
GOALS
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (PO)
a b c d e f g
a). define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its sub fields and theories and methods.

b). develop a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement.

c).respond to the current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary developments in
the national and global context.
d). classify the major concepts in the discipline.
e). demonstrate written and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports.

5. Course Description:

1. Course Code : PHILO 101 This course discusses the art of correct thinking by exposing the students to different
2. Course Title : LOGICAL REASONING AND CRITICAL THINKING philosophical concepts and methods of philosophical reasoning. It aims to cultivate and
3. Pre-requisite : None develop the art of critical thinking which is necessary for the academic formation and for
4. Credit : 3 Units strengthening the faith.

6. Course Learning Outcomes and its Relationships to Program Educational Objectives

Program Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes
a b c d
At the end of the semester, the students are expected:
1. Understand disciplinary methods, including the kinds of questions in the discipline and the methods that practitioners use to explore those questions

2. Understand of how ideas and methods in the discipline have developed or changed.
3. Develop critical thinking and written or oral communication skills.

4. Develop proficiency in analyzing information from different viewpoints.

5. Understand, explain and critique metaphysical and epistemological theories as philosophers understand, explain and critique them.
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7. Course Content
Outcome-Based (OBA)
Evidence of Outcomes
Course Objectives, Topics, Time Desired Student Learning Activities Course Program
(Assessment of Learning Values Integration
Allotment Outcomes (Teaching & Learning Objectives Outcomes
Outcomes)
Activities)
Topic 1:WMSU VMGO, Classroom Policies, Course Overview, Course Requirements, Grading System (3 hours)
1. Discuss the VMGO of the University, 1.1 Student can be aware of
classroom policies, scope of the and appreciative of the Having them a dialogue They were able to
course, course requirements and University’s VMGO, conversation with their introduce themselves and
grading system. classroom policies, course partner. familiarize the VMGO a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e Value of appreciation
overview, requirements and
grading system.

Outcome-Based (OBA)
Evidence of Outcomes
Course Objectives, Topics, Time Desired Student Learning Activities Course Program
(Assessment of Learning Values Integration
Allotment Outcomes (Teaching & Learning Objectives Outcomes
Outcomes)
Activities)
Topic 2: Introduction to Philosophy ( 6 hours)

2. Define of Philosophy
Components of Philosophy
Logic as Introduction to
Philosophy
2. Clarify and compare the Lecture & Interactive Recitation
appropriateness of Discussion
accepted definition and Quizzes
the role of Logic as an
a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e Value of appreciation
introduction for any
philosophical inquiry.

Topic 3. Activities of the Human Mind/ Operations of the Human Mind (6 hours)

1. Judgment and Propositions
2. Propositions
3. Logical Relations between
Proposition
3. Expose student to the Group Discussion Name Quizzes
nature, types of (Term) Game Debate Of On
propositions and their Prevailing Issue/s Creative Presentations
a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e
role for preparing
judgment.

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Topic 4 : Judgment and Propositions (3 hours)
3. Expose student to the nature,
types of propositions and 4. Evaluate the different Group Discussion
their role for preparing types of propositions on Quizzes
judgment. preparing judgement. a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e cooperation

Outcome-Based (OBA)
Evidence of Outcomes
Course Objectives, Topics, Time Desired Student Learning Activities Course Program
(Assessment of Learning Values Integration
Allotment Outcomes (Teaching & Learning Objectives Outcomes
Outcomes)
Activities)
Topic 5: Reasoning (6 hours)

4. Inference 5. Train and form students Class activity: Written document

4.1 Categorical and Hypothetical the appropriate technique Name Game Debate Of On Analysis worksheet
Syllogism for logical reasoning Prevailing Issue/s a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e

Topic 6: Theories of Knowledge 6 hours)

6. Empiricist 6. Allow students to critique Class activity: Reflection Paper on some

the validity of theories. given issues. a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e
6.1Rationalist Name Game Debate Of On
6.2Skeptics Prevailing Issue/s
Topic 7: Criteria of Truth (6 hours)
7. Correspondence Theory 7. Orient students to the Write an essay with the
7.1 Pragmatic Theory different criteria for truth aim of answering the
7.2 Coherence Theory and allow them to following:
evaluate their veracity.  How to make a
Class Discussion a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e
criteria on
evaluating the
truth on its
veracity

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Topic 8: General Notion of Inference (6 hours)
8. Immediate and Mediate 8. Train students to the Graphic organizer:
8.1 Induction and Deduction process of inference. Class discussion Compare and contrast on
the different process of
a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e
inference.

Topic 9: Categorical Standard Syllogism (6 hours)

9. Discuss the categorical 9. Drill and prepare
standard of syllogism students to the syllogistic Creative Discussion
process of reasoning
Output presentation a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e

Topic 10: The Square of Opposition and Rules Governing (6hours)

10. Contrary 10. Enable students to create Class activity: create a cluster Output presentation
10.1 Sub-contrary logical relations using diagram on the sub contrary
10.2 Sub-altern opposing propositions. and sub altern
a,b,c,d A,b,c,d,e

TOTAL: 54 hours

Prepared by:

POTENCIANO JR. SONSONA TUNAY

Subject Teacher
Checked by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

MYCO LEO B. PACAMALAN, RN,LPT RICARDO A. SOMBLINGO,Ed.D. MA.CARLA A. OCHOTORENA ,Ph.D.

Unit Coordinator Dean of External Campus Vice president in Academic Affairs

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