Syllabus

​Course Overview:
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This class will examine Western Philosophy and Eastern Philosophy. The class will also include discussion and examination of a variety of thoughts, ideas, parables, and personal beliefs. The Philosophy 101 class can be provocative and challenge a variety of thoughts and ideas. ​

Assignments:
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Socratic Seminars. 10 Socratic Seminars, one every other week, Students will prepare and engage in a group Socratic Seminar following the Socratic Seminar Rubric. 50 points each (10 Socratic Seminars total /500 points total)
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​Class Participation. 20 weeks of class Participation 25 Points each. Class Participation includes asking questions to other students, completing readings, debating ideas, formulating arguments, etc.- see Class Participation Rubric. 

Grading Scale:
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Classroom Guidelines:
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Learn, Expand your Perspective, Open your Understanding, Learn to Think for yourself, Be Respectful of all Ideas and Thoughts, Bring your Best you to Every Class.
​Cell Phone Privilege Agreement Here

Assignments and Links 
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​Week 1: January 7-11
  • Introductions Activity
  • ​Syllabus Review
 
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Week 2: January 14-18  
 
Week 3: January 21-25  
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Week 4: January 28- February 1  

Week 5: February 4-8

Week 6: February 11-15  

Week 7: February 18-22  
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Week 8: February 25- March 1  

Week 9: March 4-8
_______ Spring Break March 11-15_______
 
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Week 10: March 18-22  

Week 11: March 25-29  

Week 12: April 1-5             
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Week 13: April 8-12  

Week 14: April 15-19  

Week 15: April 22-26  

Week 16: April 29- May 3  

Week 17: May 6-10  

Week 18: May 13-17  
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Week 19: May 20-22