PHIL 1101 – Introduction to World Philosophy

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I. COURSETITLE: Introduction to World Philosophy

COURSENUMBER: 1101CATALOGPREFIX: PHIL

II.PREREQUISITES: English 1101

III. CREDITHOURS: 3LECTUREHOURS: 3

LABORATORYHOURS: 0OBSERVATIONHOURS: 0

IV. COURSEDESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to acquaint students with the value and various methods of philosophically examining life experiences, as well as to acquaint them with the basic philosophical beliefs of non-Western and Western cultures. Students are required to read short selections from the primary works of various philosophers, required to write short philosophical papers; and are encouraged to raise philosophical questions about knowledge, reality, other cultures, and values.

V. ADOPTEDTEXT (S):

Introduction to World Philosophies.

1st Edition, 1997.

Eliot Deutsch

Prentice Hall.

ISBN: 0-13-227-505-8

VI. COURSEOBJECTIVES:

Students will:

(1) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic philosophical beliefs held in non-Western and Western cultures,

(2) Demonstrate a basic understanding of and awareness of the major views and issues addressed by major philosophical figures

(3) Demonstrate an understanding of the primary texts of these beliefs and issues

(4) demonstrate the ability to place these ideas and texts within the contexts and traditions of the culture and history of the place and time in which they originated

(5) Develop an ability to understand the texts and ideas, reflect on these texts and ideas, and respond critically to these texts and ideas by connecting them with other historically important philosophical texts and ideas.

(6) Demonstrate an ability to objectively and critically respond to these various philosophical questions, texts, and ideas via written work

(7) Articulate statements of their own philosophical beliefs via written work

(8) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of philosophical terms.

PHIL 1101 – Introduction to World Philosophy

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VII.COURSE METHODLOGY:

Classes will consist of lectures, class discussions, small group projects, videos, outside assignments and supplemental materials. Interactive class discussion is encouraged and staying current on reading assignments necessary to be able to actively participate in class discussions.

VIII. GRADING:

Follows the policy in the college catalog.

A / 90 / – / 100
B / 80 / – / 89
C / 70 / – / 79
D / 60 / – / 69
F / 0 / – / 59

IX. COURSEOUTLINE:

Instructors are to spend at least one week on each of the following world philosophies, but the sequence of presentation is left to the discretion of each professor.

Overview of Western philosophy

Native American philosophy

Latin American philosophy

Arabic philosophy

Persian philosophy

South Asian philosophy

Chinese philosophy

Japanese philosophy

African philosophy

Sample Course Outline:

Week 1: Overview of Western Philosophy

Weeks 2-3: African Philosophy

Weeks 4-5: Persian Philosophy

Weeks 4-5: Arabic Philosophy

Weeks 6-7: Chinese Philosophy

Weeks 8-9: Japanese Philosophy

Weeks 10-11: South Asian Philosophy

Weeks 12-13: Latin American Philosophy

Weeks 14-15: Native American Philosophy

X. OTHERREQUIREDBOOKS, SOFTWAREANDMATERIALS:

None

XI. EVALUATION:

Students MUST write at least two (2) out-of-class papers, complete a final exam project, and complete any other reasonable assignments required by the professor. Attendance, preparation for class, and participation for class should be considered in the evaluation of each student’s performance.

XII. SPECIFICMANAGEMENTREQUIREMENTS:

None

XIII.OTHER INFORMATION:

FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.

Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work maybe submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.

DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.