Outcomes Based Learning Matrix

OUTCOMES BASED LEARNING MATRIX
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Course: Introduction to Philosophy

Department: English
Course Description: An introductory examination of the problems and scope of philosophical inquiry, this course introduces the
student to major issues in philosophy, including theories of being, theories of knowledge, and theories of value, with attention to
the historical development of philosophical thought. Prerequisites: English Composition I (ENGL101) and Preparing for College
Reading (ENGL092) or waiver by placement testing results, or Permission of Instructor. 3 credits
Course Outcomes Learning Activities Assessment Tools
1. Read a significant sampling of the  Read assigned selections  Quizzes and questions on reading
writings that constitute the canon of thoughtfully, both primary sources assignment. (CT, W)
Western Philosophy. and editorial introductions and  Student-composed questions and
discussions. (R, CT) vocabulary lists. (CT, QS, W)
 Mid Term and Final Exams on
 In-class question and answer readings. (CT, QS, W)
sessions. (OC, QS, CT)
 Short papers that offer a close

textual analysis of certain reading
assignments. (W, R, CT)
• Become familiar with, or at a minimum be  Attend class lectures regularly,  Teacher assessment of performance
able to identify, the major philosophers and taking notes particularly on including preparation, attentiveness,
philosophical concepts generally accepted as information not found in texts. (QS, and appropriateness of questions
central to Western Philosophy CT) and comments of the student.
 Quizzes, exams and papers on
philosophers and philosophical
 Participate in class (or online)
concepts. (QS, CT, W)
discussions about the concepts
involved. (QS, CT, TS)  Internet research. (TS)
 Create questions that attempt to

connect reading assignments and
lecture notes.
1. Write analytical essays that examine  Use writing skills from English  Graded essays. (CT, W)
the arguments for and against a
given position, or philosophical
Composition I to prepare papers  Peer review. (CT, QS, W)
which demonstrate an interaction
concept discussed in class. with one or more of the assigned
readings. (W, R, CT)  Writing workshops. (CT, QS)
1. Become familiar with the basic  Explain the differences among  Quizzes, tests, and homework
elements of logical argument factual statements, opinions, and exercises (CT, QS, W, R)
arguments. (QS, OC , CT )  Short essays (W)
 Differentiate between truth and  Class discussion (CT, OC)
validity (QS, CT)
 Identify examples of valid and
invalid reasoning (QS, CT)  Group assignments (CT, OC)
 Define and identify some common

informal fallacies (QS, CT)
1. To understand the relationship  Compare historical information from  Essays questions that ask students
between historic and philosophical other classes, both social history to compare or contrast historical
eras. and factual data, to understand eras in philosophy.
philosophers of the period. (CT)  Class Discussion (CT, OC)
 Introduce timelines that highlight  Internet research (TS, W)
various philosophers and schools of
thought. (CT, QS)  Quizzes and tests (CT, QS, W)
 Show videos that illustrate and  Short, class presentations. (OC)

visual historic eras. ( OC , CT )
1. To identify and differentiate the  Create definitions for each branch.  Quizzes, tests and homework
major branches of philosophy: ( OC , CT ) exercises (CT, QS, W)
Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethic,
Aesthetics and Logic.  Discuss the end results of each  Short Essays (W)
branch. ( OC , CT )  Class Discussion (CT, OC)
 Discuss a given philosopher's  In-class and/or internet message

contribution to one of the branches board debates (OC, , TS)CT)
of philosophy. (CT)
1. To strengthen Core Competencies Referenced Above Referenced Above
*Indicate the Core Competencies that apply to the outcomes activities and assessment tools: Critical Thinking (CT); Technology
Skills (TS); Oral Communications (OC); Quantitative Skills (QS); Reading (R); Writing (W)

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< Back to Learning Outcomes

Course: Introduction to Philosophy

Course Outcomes Learning Activities Assessment Tools

 Short papers that offer a close

 Create questions that attempt to

 Define and identify some common

 Show videos that illustrate and  Short, class presentations. (OC)

 Discuss a given philosopher's  In-class and/or internet message

1. To strengthen Core Competencies Referenced Above Referenced Above

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