Course Expectations
This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover the following branches: foundations, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.
Evaluation
TERM MARK 70%
1. Communication 15%
2. Thinking/Inquiry 20%
3. Knowledge/Understanding 15%
4. Application 20%
SUMMATIVE EVALUATION 30%
5. Culminating Activity 10%
6. Final Evaluation 20%
Student Expectations
Regular attendance is important. If you miss a class, you are responsible for catching up. If absent, a call must be made from home to the school. Punctuality is essential. You must come prepared to class every night. Notebooks are to be kept organized and up to date.
Deadlines
Major tests and assignments are listed in the Course Calendar page of this site, and assignments will be posted and announced in class with some advance warning. It is the student’s responsibility to seek assistance from the teacher when he or she is unable to complete an assignment. Be sure to advise the teacher of this difficulty well in advance of the deadline. Late assignments will be deducted 5% per class. The Culminating Activity will have an absolute deadline on the original due date. Assignments will not be accepted after class #22 (please refer to course calendar for exact date) and a mark of 0 will be given.
Missed Summative Assessments
Students who know ahead of time that they will miss an assessment are expected to discuss the situation beforehand with the teacher. Students who miss an in-class summative assessment for an unauthorized reason may lose the opportunity to complete the task. Students who are absent on the day of an assessment are responsible for the work covered and assigned during the class, and the submitting of assignments at a time negotiated with the teacher. Tests and presentations (Philosophical Review Presentation [optional], Group Seminar, and CA) have an absolute deadline on the original date, therefore, will not be completed at a later time. However, an alternative assignment created by the teacher and the student may be used to substitute a missed test.
Contact
You may contact me via the provided email address. Below is a copy of student handbook and course outline.
This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover the following branches: foundations, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.
Evaluation
TERM MARK 70%
1. Communication 15%
2. Thinking/Inquiry 20%
3. Knowledge/Understanding 15%
4. Application 20%
SUMMATIVE EVALUATION 30%
5. Culminating Activity 10%
6. Final Evaluation 20%
Student Expectations
Regular attendance is important. If you miss a class, you are responsible for catching up. If absent, a call must be made from home to the school. Punctuality is essential. You must come prepared to class every night. Notebooks are to be kept organized and up to date.
Deadlines
Major tests and assignments are listed in the Course Calendar page of this site, and assignments will be posted and announced in class with some advance warning. It is the student’s responsibility to seek assistance from the teacher when he or she is unable to complete an assignment. Be sure to advise the teacher of this difficulty well in advance of the deadline. Late assignments will be deducted 5% per class. The Culminating Activity will have an absolute deadline on the original due date. Assignments will not be accepted after class #22 (please refer to course calendar for exact date) and a mark of 0 will be given.
Missed Summative Assessments
Students who know ahead of time that they will miss an assessment are expected to discuss the situation beforehand with the teacher. Students who miss an in-class summative assessment for an unauthorized reason may lose the opportunity to complete the task. Students who are absent on the day of an assessment are responsible for the work covered and assigned during the class, and the submitting of assignments at a time negotiated with the teacher. Tests and presentations (Philosophical Review Presentation [optional], Group Seminar, and CA) have an absolute deadline on the original date, therefore, will not be completed at a later time. However, an alternative assignment created by the teacher and the student may be used to substitute a missed test.
Contact
You may contact me via the provided email address. Below is a copy of student handbook and course outline.