Religion Department
Course Code: HZT 4U1
Course Name: Philosophy
level: university
prerequisite: Any university or university course in English,
and HRE 3M (World Religions).
Course Overview:
This course addresses three (or more) of the main areas of philosophy: research and inquiry skills (logic),
metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Students will learn critical thinking skills, the main ideas expressed by
philosophers from a variety of the world’s traditions, especially Catholic philosophers, how to develop and explain
their own philosophical ideas, and how to apply those ideas to contemporary social issues and personal experiences.
The course will also help students refine skills used in researching and investigating topics in philosophy.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
Unit 1: Introduction and Human Nature
Unit 2: Human Nature
Unit 3: Metaphysics
Unit 4: epistemology
Unit 5: ethics
Course Breakdown / Evaluation Structure
Resources:
Your Term Mark (70%) will consist of the following mark breakdown:
TEXTBOOK – Philosophy—A Test with Readings
Knowledge & Understanding
Unit Tests, Chapter Quizzes, Assignments
(25%)
Thinking
Unit Tests, Chapter Quizzes, Assignments
(25%)
– Any damage or loss incurred will result in payment for
replacement. The replacement cost of the textbook will be
$105.00. Students will also have use of the Bible, and the
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).
Communication
Unit Tests, Projects, Presentations,
Investigations, Case Studies
(25%)
Evaluation Policy
Making Connections
Unit Tests, Unit Culmination Projects
(25%)
Your summative work (30%) at the end of the course will consist of:
Culminating Activity
(10%)
Final Examination
(20%)
Late assignments may be deducted 5% after the first day and
1% thereafter to a maximum of 10%. Students who hand in
work after a teacher has returned the summative may be a zero.
Students who are truant from tests and in-class assignments
may receive a zero. Cheating and plagiarism may result in a
mark of zero. Mitigating circumstances and professional
judgment will always be important factors in all matters of
assessment and evaluation. Should you be absent due to illness
or other relevant reasons, please provide a note upon your
return to your teacher.
.
Students marks will be determined using the 4 categories and the 4 levels/percentage grade. Please see the chart below for specific skills
and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories.
Level 1:
50-59%
Level
Category
Knowledge/Understanding
•
•
Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts & relationships
Thinking
•
•
•
Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry Skills
-Limited display
of knowledge,
skills and ability
to apply
concepts
Level 2:
60-69%
-Some success
in displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application of
concepts
Communication
•
•
•
Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
Level 3:
70-79%
-Considerable
display of
knowledge skills
and ability to
apply concepts
Level 4:
80-100%
-Thorough
understanding of
concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Application
•
•
•
•
•
Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and predictions
Use of technology
Making connections
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization, work habits and
homework, and initiative are assessed independently. Student achievement will be conducted through the use of a rubric indicating specific
criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues:
Students will receive a 5% penalty for late assignments up to a maximum of 10%. An assignment not handed
in before the teacher returns the same assignment will receive a mark of zero. A zero will be assigned for
cheating and plagiarism. Mitigating circumstances and teacher discretion will always be paramount in
matters of summative evaluations.
Rules and Expectations:
All students are expected to be in class each day, on time, and with proper
uniform and all materials available. Students are encouraged to be positive
participants in the learning process and to communicate regularly with the teacher
should academic challenges be present.
If you have any questions regarding any of the above information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at the school at (905) 846-7124, ext. 72157
Student Signature: __________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________