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PHIL-1301-001 Introduction to Philosophy
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value and their practical applications.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Philosophy Through Film, Porter, 1597380180, Sloan Publishing, 2nd ed
Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, Blackburn, 0198735308, 3rd Ed, Oxford (optional)
No supplies available
No performance information available
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
No behavior expectations available
Grade Scale (based on 1000 total points possible):
A = 900 to 1000 points
B = 800 to 899 points
C = 700 to 799 points
D = 600 to 699 points
F = 0-599 points
Instructions for Chapter Work
Orientation Quiz (5 points):
After you have carefully proceeded through the first two steps of the Orientation process (that means you have read everything in Step 1 and have read the Syllabus in Step 2, then you should take the Orientation quiz.
Chapter Exams (250 points):
There are five chapter exams in this course. Work hard and study hard to understand the material and you will give yourself the best chance to do well on the chapter exam. Each student will have two attempts per exam. The higher grade will be recorded. If you do not finish an attempt, it may count as a zero. There are 10-15 questions per exam. Each exam is worth 50 points. You will have 30 minutes to complete each exam. The exam questions are pulled from a larger group of questions; therefore, no two attempts will have the exact same questions. By design, there is not enough time to look up each and every question, so study prior to taking the exam. You will see one question at a time, you may not go back and change answers from previous questions.
The grade will post immediately after submission.
On rare occasions, there may be an issue with the exam questions. Please let me know if that is the case. I always appreciate help in catching errors in the exams. Always feel free to check the answers against the book – if you have a question about an answer marked wrong, just email me with the question and a pic with your evidence from the book. Unforeseen glitches during an exam attempt can occur from time to time. There are several steps you can take to ensure you do not have a problem during an attempt. Go ahead and contact me if you have any problems with the exam, if it is a tech support problem, I’ll refer you to them.
Film Essays (500 points):
There are five film essays for the course. You will pick one movie discussed in the assigned chapter on which to write each chapter essay. You must use proper APA or MLA citation in your essays. Failure to do this will result in a 0 on the paper. You must not plagiarize in any way on your paper. Any sentence not in your own words should be in quotation marks and properly cited.
See instructions and grading rubric on Blackboard.
Blackboard Discussion Boards (175 points)
The Introductory and Conclusory discussion boards are each worth 10 points, discussions 1-5 are each worth 25 points. To get the full credit, write a 250-300-word response (use your word processor to count the number of words and include that at the end of your post). Your response should carefully address all parts of the question in a coherent, organized, and professional manner. You must also respond to someone else's post with a 100-word response (use word count again). Your responses should be your own words. Do not cut and paste - this is plagiarism (see plagiarism information below). If you do quote the textbook or other sources, be sure to use parenthetical citation or footnotes for proper attribution.
You will primarily be graded on the completeness of your posts. If the professor asks a follow up question, be sure to reply and answer the question. Make sure you read any replies or comments made on your posts by fellow students or the professor. If I ask a follow up question, make sure you answer as a reply to your original post. To post, click "Create Thread" in the upper left-hand corner of the Discussion Board.
Facebook Group (25 points):
There is a Facebook group assigned to your class. See Blackboard for details on the Facebook Group.
Login in three times per week
Course Schedule
Next to each unit is the time allotted for that unit’s work to be completed. All Deadlines are by 11:59pm on the date indicated. Failure to do work by the deadline may result in a 0 or reduced grade for that assignment. It is highly suggested you work ahead of schedule so as to be prepared for any emergencies that might occur.
“Start Here” Activities
Plagiarism Tutorial (due by 1-18)
Read the Syllabus (due by 1-18)
Introductory Discussion Board (due by 1-18)
Orientation Quiz (due by 1-18)
Chapter 1 - Obtaining Reliable Knowledge: Epistemology
Chapter 1 Readings
Chapter 1 Exam (due by 1-23)
Discussion #1 (due by 1-25)
Film Essay #1 (due by 1-31)
Facebook Discussion Posts and Comments (two posts, two comments a week)
Chapter 2 - The Nature of Reality: Metaphysics
Chapter 2 Readings
Chapter 2 Exam (due by 2-3)
Discussion #2 (due by 2-5)
Film Essay #2 (due by 2-10)
Facebook Discussion Posts and Comments (two posts, two comments a week)
Chapter 3 - Judging Human Conduct: Ethics
Chapter 3 Readings
Chapter 3 Exam (due by 2-13)
Discussion Board #3 (due by 2-15)
Film Essay #3 (due by 2-21)
Facebook Discussion Posts and Comments (two posts, two comments a week)
Chapter 4 - Foundations of Belief: The Philosophy of Religion
Chapter 4 Readings
Chapter 4 Exam (due by 2-24)
Discussion #4 (due by 2-26)
Film Essay #4 (due by 3-1)
Facebook Discussion Posts and Comments (two posts, two comments a week)
Chapter 5 - The Individual and Society: Political Philosophy
Chapter 5 Readings
Chapter 5 Exam (due by 3-3)
Discussion #5 (due by 3-6)
Film Essay #5 (due by 3-8)
Concluding Discussion Board (due by 3-9)
Facebook Discussion Posts and Comments (two posts, two comments a week)
Additional Film Essay (for those who did not do Facebook (due by 3-9)
Note: The professor reserves the right to make changes or modifications, if necessary, to this syllabus.
Student Resources and Technical Support:
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Disability Statement
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability. Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Web Accessibility Statement
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users. If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
Occupational License Disclaimer
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
Mental Health Statement
As a student, you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Administrative Drop Policy/Census
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date may be administratively dropped.
Student Withdrawal Procedures
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:
NOTE: The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.
Privacy Statement
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
Late Work Policy: Late work may or may not be accepted. If the work is accepted, the grade may be lowered at the discretion of the instructor.
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