Saint Louis University

LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH

Department of Social Sciences

RF-LSH-003

COURSE GUIDE

I. Course Title: Introduction to the Philosophy of Man

II. Course Overview

A. Introduction

An initiation to the activity and process of philosophical reflection as a search for a synoptic
vision of life. Topics to be discussed include the human experiences of embodiment, being in
the world with others and the environment, freedom, intersubjectivity, sociality, being unto
death.

Over-all Standard for Grade 12: The learner should be able to demonstrate a capacity for a
critical and analytical reflection from the perspective of a holistic and profound vision of life.

B. Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Reflect on their daily experiences from a holistic point of view;
2. Acquire Critical and Analytical Thinking skills;
3. Apply their critical and analytical thinking skills to the affairs of daily life;
4. Become truthful, environment-friendly and service-oriented;
5. Actively committed to the development of a more humane society;
6. Articulate their own philosophy of life

C. Module, Unit Topics, and Study Schedule

FIRST GRADING PERIOD
MODULE 1:
Unit 1: Truth January 11- March 12
MODULE 2:
Unit 2: Who is Man? January 11- March 12
*Quiz 1
*Performance Check 1
Unit 3: Human Freedom January 11- March 12
*Seatwork 1
*Performance Check 2
Unit 4: Relating to Others January 11- March 12
*Performance Check 3
*Quiz 2
SECOND GRADING PERIOD
MODULE 3
Unit 5: The Human Person March 22-May 14
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Department of Social Sciences

Unit 6: The Human Person in March 22-May 14

Society *Seatwork 1
*Quiz 1
*Performance Check 1
Unit 7: Man and Death March 22-May 14
*Quiz 2
*Performance Check 2
*Performance Check 3

III. Course Study Guide

1. Manage your time. Properly schedule your reading assignments and activity
accomplishments. Have your planner or calendar of activities ready. Remember that you
have other modules to accomplish for this semester. Try to anticipate possible conflicts
between personal and course schedules and make appropriate adjustments. Be very
conscious of your study schedule and always remind yourself of deadlines.
2. Focus your attention. Make sure that you do things one at a time.
For offline learners, read each material over and over until you are able to get the
point of the lesson.
For online learners, log in to the course site at least thrice a week (if you can log in daily,
do so) or as scheduled to keep abreast of important announcements, discussions, and
other class activities.
3. Owe it to yourself. In doing the assessment tasks, whether formative or summative,
target the highest standards because you are a better learner. You have the knowledge
and skills needed to finish a quality work. I believe in you.
4. Work independently. It is expected that you work on the module on your own. You
can ask help from others but do your best to do it first.
5. Answer confidently. In answering the assessment and evaluation activities you are
expected to do the following:
a. Write neatly and legibly. Write only on the module if you are sure of your
answers.
b. Make sure to give your answers completely and concisely. If questions need to
be answered in essay form, stick to the point. Follow the specific number of
words given in the instruction. Also, give proofs of your claim or point-of-view.
Cite correctly the references you use in your work.
6. Motivate yourself. Whatever knowledge or skill you are gaining from this course will
definitely help you in your career. Enjoy what you are doing and everything else will
follow.
7. Submit on time. The two (2) quizzes, one (1) seatwork, and three (3) performance
checks per grading period, should be submitted on the specified dates.
8. Be patient. I will make sure to give you my feedback on your work to ensure that you
are on the right track. While waiting for my feedback, you can continue working on the
other activities. Make sure that you do not miss any important part of each module.
9. Observe proper decorum at all times. Respond appropriately. Be polite or respectful
in arguing a point or in defending your opinion. Use proper language and ponder before
you post. If you wish to share something confidential, do it by email or private chat.
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Department of Social Sciences

10. Contact me. If you need my help or guidance in any part of the modules, do not
hesitate to send me a text message from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm within Mondays to Fridays;
however, please be considerate when you get delayed replies. Should you prefer to
make a call, kindly request for an appointment through text messaging so that your
concern will be rightly addressed.

Remember, I am here to ensure that we go through the completion of this subject

together.

IV. Evaluation

Formative Assessment

There will be formative activities to be given in this course. However, formative

assessments shall not be submitted to your subject teacher.

Summative Assessment for the First Grading Period

 Due Date: March 15-19, 2021

A. Written Works
1. First Quiz: Pages 28-30
2. First Seatwork: pages 41-44
3. Second Quiz: Page 54

B. Performance Checks
1. First Performance Check: Page 29
2. Second Performance Check: Pages 42-43
3. Third Performance Check: Page 55

Summative Assessment for the Second Grading Period

 Due Date: May 17-21, 2021

A. Written Work
1. First Seatwork: Pages 68-69
2. First Quiz: Pages 70-71
2. Second Quiz: Pages 83-84

B. Performance Checks
1. First Performance Check: Page 72-73
2. Second Performance Check: Page 85
3. Third Performance Check: Page 85

V. Additional Reminders/ Guidelines

Read all the articles/ supplemental readings provided for you. Equally important shall
be for you to read and understand all instructions provided under this material. Some formative
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Department of Social Sciences

and summative assessments are embedded within the module itself- thus; the page should be
detached. Moreover, there are also some formative and summative assessments which require
the usage of other materials, please be keen in following instructions. Furthermore, all outputs/
requirements shall be neatly placed in one long envelope, properly labeled with your name, your
section, the title of the course and the respective grading period (First or Second Grading
Period).

VI. Technological Tools

To be able to accomplish all the tasks in this course, this module shall be your
primary material and basis. You may need a laptop or a Personal Computer, however, if not
possible, all tasks or requirements shall be handwritten. Supplemental readings are also
provided in the module.

Feedback system will be facilitated through text messaging, hence; you need to have
with you a cellular phone- not necessarily a smart phone. If you need to talk to me, send me a
message first and wait for me to respond. Moreover, please only do so within the day (within
office hours preferably). Do not give my cellular phone number to anybody. I will not entertain
messages or calls from numbers that are not registered in my phone. Hence, use only the
cellular phone number you have reached me. Lastly, please use your full name when you need
to talk to me.

VII. Contact Information of the Facilitator

The following are the teachers who handle Introduction to the Philosophy of Man for the second
semester. Please contact only your respective subject teacher

WILSON LLANA MELVIN ADORA GLENDON DE GUZMAN

09309187715 09508821446 09392596571
FB Name: Wilson Llana FB Name: Mel Vin FB Name: G De Guzman

Basic courtesy dictates that we introduce ourselves to people whom we are sending a message
for the first time and that we DO NOT give our te4acher’s contact details to just anybody else.

You can also contact the Principal’s Office with these numbers 09955391234 and (074)
4470664 in case your subject teacher cannot be reached.
Looking forward to a pleasant teaching-learning experience with you!