GEC 7 Syllabus 1st Sem 23 24
GEC 7 Syllabus 1st Sem 23 24
GEC 7 Syllabus 1st Sem 23 24
Course Syllabus
First Semester, School Year 2023-2024
VISION
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
A leading research university in the ASEAN region. ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
Course Description:
Ethics deals with principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society, and in interaction with the environment and other shared
resources.
Morality pertains to the standards of right and wrong that an individual originally picks up from the community. The course discusses the context and principles
of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of individual, society, and interaction with the environment and other shared resources. The course also teaches students
to make moral decisions by using dominant moral frameworks and by applying moral reasoning models to analyze and solve moral dilemmas. The course is organized
according to the three (3) main elements of the moral experience: (a) agent, including text/cultural, communal, and environmental; (b) the act; and (c) reason or
framework (for the act).
Prerequisite/s : None
Course Outcome: At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Imbibe and internalize the values and ethical behavior in the personal and professional lives.
2. Instill moral and social values and loyalty and to appreciate the rights of others.
3. Become critically aware of and appreciative of the underlying moral structure of their being-in-the world.
4. Be made to understand the basis for judging what are morally right and wrong.
5. Develop a sense of appreciation of the different principles and values of the human person and of being Filipino as “matatag, maginhawa and panatag”.
6. Possess and uphold moral virtues amidst the challenges of the liberal mentalities.
7. Be trained to make a sound decision once confronted with moral dilemmas.
8. Develop a set of ethical standards or principles to guide personal ethical decision-making in their personal and professional lives.
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COURSE PLAN
Grad
Program
uate Teaching Learning Assessment Assessment
Outcomes Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content
Attri Activities Activities Tasks Tools
butes
• State the vision and mission of the Vision and Mission of the University
University, quality policy, Quality Policy Discussion Recitation Rubrics for
Cm PCR Sharing of ideas
institutional outcomes and goals of Institutional Outcomes Brainstorming Quiz Recitation
the College. Goals of the College
INTRODUCTION
I. Key Concepts in Ethics
• Explain the importance of rules in 1. Difference of Ethics and Morality F2F Lecture/ Text: ISU Ethics
social beings 2. Moral vs Non-moral Standards 30-45 mins. Module (ISU
Quiz
• Differentiate moral from non-moral 3. Dilemma and Moral Dilemma Video Lecture Faculty, 2020)
Homework
standards 4. Three Levels of Moral Dilemmas from Ethics
CEL GC Short
IC & PS • Detect a moral dilemma 5. Only human beings can be ethical Experts Individual and/ Rubrics for
IFK Comments
• Identify the three levels of moral 6. Freedom as the Foundation of Morality or Group Assess-
Situation
dilemmas 7. Minimum Requirement for Morality Brainstorming Activity ment Tasks
Analysis
• Explain why only human beings can Buzz Sessions Review
be ethical Interactive Exercises
• State and explain the minimum learning
requirement of morality
II. The Moral Agent
Text: ISU Ethics
• Explain the role of culture in moral 1. Culture in Moral Behavior F2F Lecture/ Quiz
Module (ISU
IFK behavior a. Role of Culture in Moral Behavior 30-45 mins. GC Short Rubrics for
Faculty, 2020)
CEL IC & PS • Evaluate the strengths and b. Cultural Relativism in Ethics Video Lecture Individual and/ Comments Assess-
LL weaknesses of cultural relativism c. Filipino Moral Character from Ethics or Group Situation ment Tasks
Experts Activity Analysis
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• Analyze crucial qualities of the 2. The Moral Agent Review
Filipino moral identity in their own a. Moral Character and Virtues F2F Lecture/ Exercises
moral experiences b. Stages of Moral Development 30-45 mins.
• Explain the relationship between c. Conscience-based Moral Decisions Video Lecture Text: ISU Ethics
moral character and virtues d. Problems with Kohlberg’s Theory from Ethics Module (ISU
• Enumerate and explain each stage of Experts Faculty, 2020)
moral development
• Explain conscience-based moral
decisions
• Identify problems in Kohlberg’s
Theory
III. The Act
Text: ISU Ethics
• Explain feelings as obstacles/useful 1. Feelings and Moral Decision-making
Module (ISU
to making right decisions 2. Reason and Impartiality as Minimum F2F Lecture/ Faculty, 2020) Quiz
• Explain reason and impartiality as requirements for Morality 30-45 mins.
IFK a. The 7 Step Moral Reasoning Model GC Short Rubrics for
minimum requirements of morality Video Lecture
CEL 3. Moral Courage Individual and/ Comments Assess-
• Evaluate a moral dilemma using the from Ethics
LL or Group Situation ment Tasks
7 step moral reasoning model Experts Analysis
Activity
• Explain the significance of moral Review
courage in ethical decision-making Exercises
Prelim-Term Examination – 1.5 hours
IV. Ethical Frameworks and Principles
• Explain and criticize the different 1. Basic Theories as Frameworks in Ethics Group Report/
ethical frameworks a. Meta-Ethics Quiz
IFK F2F Lecture/ Text: ISU Ethics Rubrics for
b. Normative Ethics GC Short
CEL IC & PS 30-45 mins. Module (ISU Assess-
c. Applied Ethics Comments
LL • Compare/Contrast and give Video Lecture Faculty, 2020) ment Tasks
2. Virtue Ethics Reflection
examples that describe each of the from Ethics papers
ethical frameworks and principles Experts Homework
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a. Socrates and Plato’s Moral Individual and/
• Synthesize the different ethical Philosophy or Group
b. Aristotle’s Ethics Activity
frameworks and principles
c. Thomas Aquinas’ Ethics Review
3. Kant and Rights Theory Exercises
a. Kantian Ethics
b. Rights Theory
c. Legal vs Moral Ethics
4. Utilitarianism
a. Act Utilitarianism
b. Rule Utilitarianism
5. Justice and Fairness
a. Rawls’ Justice as Fairness
b. Distributive Justice
c. Taxation as a Responsibility of the
State and Citizens
Chapter V. Eastern Ethical Principles Individual and/
1. Confucian Ethics Group Report/ or Group Quiz
2. Hindu Ethics F2F Lecture/ Activity GC Short
3. Buddhist Ethics 30-45 mins. Comments
4. Taoist Ethics Video Lecture Text: ISU Ethics Situation
from Ethics Module (ISU Analysis
Experts Faculty, 2020)
Mid-Term Examination – 1.5 hours
V. Ethics Through Thick and Thin, & F2F Lecture/ Quiz
IFK Ethics and Globalization 30-45 mins. GC Short Rubrics for
PCR, IC & Individual and/
CEL • Explain the challenges to ethics in 1. Globalization and Pluralism: New Video Lecture Comments Assess-
PS or Group
LL the post- modern world Challenges to Ethics from Ethics Activity Situation ment Tasks
a. Pluralism Experts Analysis
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• Evaluate the challenges that b. Globalization Review
Filinnials and Millennials encounter c. Search for Universal Values Exercises
in relation to ethical behavior 2. Challenges of Millennials
• Explain the roles of religions in a. Ethical Outlook & Cultural Identity
ethics b. Individualism Text: ISU Ethics
c. Secularism and Humanism Module (ISU
3. The Role of Religions in Ethics Faculty, 2020)
a. Religion and Ethics
b. Religions’ Role in Ethics
c. Theistic Ethics
Final-Term Examination – 1.5 hours
Course Requirements:
1. Active participation in discussions, group activity, and other classroom activities.
2. Must pass at least 80% of all the quizzes and major examinations.
3. Must submit projects on time.
Grading Scheme:
Grade Equivalent
1.0 98 – 100
Quizzes 15%
1.25 95 – 97
Recitation 10% 1.5 92 – 94
Attendance /Project 10% 1.75 89 – 91
Prelims 15% 2.0 86 – 88
2.25 83 – 85
Midterm Exam 25% 2.5 80 – 82
Final Exam 25% 2.75 77 – 79
Total 100% 3.0 75 – 76
5.0 74 and below Failed
Inc. Incomplete
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References:
A. Books/Journals/Articles and Others
1. Agapay, Ramon B. Ethics and The Filipino. 1991.
2. Babor, Eddie R. Ethics: The Philosophical Discipline of Action. Manila: Rex Book Store. 2000.
3. Caputo, John D. Against Ethics. 1993.
4. Caputo, John D. The Future of Values. 2004.
5. Castillo Reyes, Ramon. Ground and Norm of Morality. 1989.
6. CHED. Ethics Syllabus. 2013.
7. CMO 20 s. 2013.
8. De Guzman, Jens Micah. Ethics: Principles of Ethical Behavior in Modern Society. 2018.
9. Donaldson, Thomas. Issues in Moral Philosophy. 1986.
10. Gaffney, James. Newness of Life: A Modern Introduction to Catholic Ethics. 1979.
11. Gilman, Stuart C. Ethics Code and Codes of Conduct. 2005.
12. Hutchings, Kimberly. Global Ethics. 2010.
13. Levinas, Emmanuel. Ethics and Infinity.1982.
14. Martin, Mike W. Everyday Morality. 2007.
15. Olen, Jeffrey; Vincet Barry and Julie Van Camp. Applying Ethics: A Text with Readings. 2008.
16. Ovadia, Ezra. Moral Dilemmas in Real Life. 2006.
17. Rachels, James. The Elements of Moral Philosophy. 2004.
18. Sandels, Michael J. Justice. 2009.
19. Scott, Charles E. The Question of Ethics. 1990.
20. Serrano, Fernando Martin. Ethics Module (for private use only). Saint Louis University. n.d.
21. Stumf, Samuel Enoch and James Feiser. Socrates to Sartre and Beyond. 2005.
B. Electronic References
1. http://www.philosophicalsociety.com/What%20Philosophy%20Is.htm
2. http://frank.mtsu.edu/~u101irm/ethicslp.html
3. http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/showcase2004/ethics.htm
4. https://www.oecd.org/mena/governance/35521740.pdf
5. http://www.eolss.net/sample-chapters/c14/e1-37-02-02.pdf
6. http://ethics.iit.edu/codes/NASP2010.pdf
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Classroom Policies
Uniform and dress code
a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear school ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b. On Wednesdays and Fridays, hip-hop dresses and get-ups are not allowed, e.g. shorts, slippers, earrings for males, spaghetti strap, etc.
c. PE uniforms should be worn only during PE class.
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Other Policies
a. cellphones should shut-off during class hours
b. chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom
c. vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable
d. no smoking with in the school premises
e. students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound
f. any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during clean-up days and laboratory classes
g. unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited
h. proper grooming should be observed (i.e., short and undyed hair for males)
i. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student handbook.
Francis T. Matay-eo, Jr. Ma. Victoria T. Juan, Ph.D. Helena B. Florendo, Ph.D.
Faculty Chair, SocSci Department Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
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