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PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION GE 9 - ETHICS 1st Semester, S.Y 2020 – 2021

COURSE GUIDE COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW Hello my dear students! Welcome to our GE 9-Ethics course for the First Semester, 2020-2021. This Course Guide will provide you with information that you should initially know before we begin our formal lessons. Please read carefully this Course Guide to help you attune with what we want to attain in this course. Without further ado, let’s begin a meaningful “journey” together! Ethics deals with principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society, and in interaction with the environment and other shared resources (CMO 20 s 2013). On the other hand, morality pertains to the standards of right and wrong that the individual originally picks up from the community. The course discusses the context and principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of individual, society, and in interaction with the environment and other shared resources. The course also aims to teach students how to make moral decisions by using dominant moral frameworks and by applying a seven-step moral reasoning model to analyze and solve moral dilemmas. The course is organized according to the three (3) main elements of the moral experience: (a) agent, including context – cultural, communal, and environmental; (b) the act; and (c) reason or framework (for the act). Two modes of instruction shall be utilized for this course, 1) Remote Teaching and 2) Face-to-face classes. For remote teaching mode, it shall be done online and/or offline. Other learning materials such as modified handouts, e-modules or e-books can be accessed through our official Microsoft Teams or messenger group chat. For those who may have interconnectivity challenges, these materials will also be made available in print, to be photocopied, or saved directly to your USB-flash drive. Virtual instruction will be synchronous (real-time online Messenger video or Microsoft Teams video conferencing), or asynchronous (recorded lectures or PowerPoint presentations), whichever is accessible to all of you. For face-to-face classes, it is scheduled once a week only, from December 1 to January 16, 2021, during course schedule as indicated in the Course Information below. There will be course guides which will serve as our “maps” in learning all throughout our course. To ensure a more enriched learning experience, learning modules, handouts, reading materials, supplemental readings will be provided.

BASIC COURSE INFORMATION COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE CREDIT PRE-REQUISITE / COREQUISITE COURSE CLASS HOURS COURSE SCHEDULE

GE 9 Ethics 3 Units None 3 Hours/Week Thursday, 7:00-8:00AM (BSEd English A) Thursday, 9:00-10:00AM (BSEd Filipino) Thursday, 1:00-2:00PM (BSEd English B) FACULTY INFORMATION

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Jufri Jan Louis M. Narvas Assistant Professor II

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2 jnarvas @psu.edu.ph A Microsoft Teams Virtual Classroom will be created for our class in GE 9 - Ethics. Generally, you are all expected to login to our official virtual classroom and to check it regularly. We will use the Virtual Classroom to send learning materials, and for queries and announcements. If needed, we will also create a Messenger Group Chat. The class mayor will be incharge of creating and adding members to the group chat (mayor, please do not forget to add me in the group chat). My Contact Information: FB Messenger: Jufri Marquez Narvas Cellphone Number: 09778548014 WF 10:00-12:00 nn General Education Department, Convention Hall COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Goal: Demonstrate understanding of the ethical principles generally or specifically applied in modern society through a comprehensive learning of the main elements of the moral experience. Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, you are expected to: 1. Compare moral problems and non-moral problems; 2. Describe moral experiences as they happen in different levels of human existence; 3. Explain the influence of Filipino culture on the way students look at moral experiences and solve moral dilemmas; 4. Describe the elements of moral development and moral experience; 5. Analyze moral experiences using ethical frameworks and principles; 6. Demonstrate sound ethical judgments based on principles, facts, and the stakeholders affected 7. Show sensitivity to the common good when making moral decisions; 8. Determine the principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society, and in interaction with the environment and other shared resources. COURSE MATERIALS 5

Required Readings 1. De Guzman, J. M., et.al. Ethics: Principles of Ethical Behavior in Modern Society. Malabon City: Mutya Publishing House, Inc. 2017 2. Dy, M. 2016. Lecture Notes: Taxation Lecture During CHED-GET Ethics. Ateneo De Manila University. 3. Gallinero, W.B., et.al. 2018. Ethics. Malabon City: Mutya Publishing House, Inc. 4. Klement, Kevin. “The Three Main Branches of the Philosophical Study of Ethics”. www.people.umass.edu/klement/160. 5. Licuanan, Patricia et.al. “A Moral Recovery Program: Building People – Building Nation.” in Values in Philippine Culture and Education: Philippine Philosophical Studies I, edited by Manuel B. Dy, Jr., 31-48. Washington, DC: The Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, 1994. 6. Mariano, M. N. 2016. Lecture Notes: Lectures During CHED-GET Ethics. Ateneo De Manila University. 7. McLeod, S. Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development, updated 2013, https://www.simplypsychology.org/kohlberg.html. 8. PHILO-notes: Learn Philosophy Online. https://philonotes.com/index.php 9. Rachels, James. The Elements of Moral Philosophy, 16-31. 4th ed. New York: McGRaw-Hill College, 2004. 10. Que, Nemesio S., S.J. “Notes on Moral Deliberation.” Introduction to course notes for PH104: Foundations of Moral Value. Ateneo de Manila University. 11. Rae, S.B. (n.d.). “Model for Making Ethical Decisions”, July 27, 2017. http://en.liftinghands.net/upload/topic/1267845485_4450.pdf.

A. Multimedia Resources 1. Campbell, W. Keith. “The Narcisissm Epidemic.” Interview by Steve Paikin. The Agenda with Steve Paikin, PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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July 31, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv2LkAWc7Tk. 2. Chris Cahilig “Pitaka”: Shortfilm, May 11, 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlMOSmRXtAQ. 3. Elemia, Camille “Political Dynasties in PH” 9News Philippines, October 1, 2012. https://youtu.be/FXYK4fKlKlM. 4. “Filipino American Millenials.” Makilala TV, October 4, 2014. https://youtu.be/H2rvFsI64k8. 5. HumberEDU. “The Cost of Globalization”. March 22, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0CdoXp8x44 6. Nestle Philippines “Cooking Mo, Cooking Ko” Kasambuhay Habambuhay Short Film Anthology, July 11, 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9gzS1XFt7E. 7. Paul Soriano “An Open Door” Shortfilm, September 2, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV235cFyjpY. 8. Universal Music Group, “Coward of the County” by Kenny Rogers, October 30, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNlswqBZ7u4. 5

Supplementary Readings 1. Aquinas, Thomas. On law, eternal law and natural law. Summa Theologiae, vol 28, edited by Thomas Gilby, 5-97. Cambridge: Blackfriars, in conjunction with McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1966. 2. Aristotle. Books I-II in the Nicomachean Ethics. Translated by Martin Oswald. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Educational Publishing, 1983. 3. Bualaong, O.G. Jr., et.al. Ethics: Foundations of Moral Valuation. Manila: Rex Book Store. 2018. 4. Friedman, Thomas. The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization.1st ed. New York: Anchor Books, 2000. 5. Gula, R.M. Reason Informed by Faith. New York: Paulist Press, 1989 6. Kant, Immanuel. “Categorical Imperative.” In Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, translated by H.J. Paton, 162-176. New York: Harper and Row Publishers, Inc., 1964. 7. Kohlberg, Lawrence. Essays on Moral Development. Vol. 1 of the Philosophy of Moral Development: Moral Stages and the Idea of Justice. San Francisco, CA: Harper & Row, 1981. 8. Rae, Scottt B. and Kenman L. Wong. “A Model for Moral Decision Making.” Chap.16 in Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. Grand Rapids, Ml: Zondervan, 1996. 9. Rawls, John. “A Theory of Justice.” In Reason at Work: Introductory Readings in Philosophy, edited by Steven M. Cahn and George Sher, 262-76. Forth Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace College Publishers, 1996. 10. Sedig, Laura. What’s the Role of Autonomy in Patient-and Family-Centered Care when Patients and Family Members Don’t Agree? January 2016. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/whats-roleautonomy-patient-and-family-centered-care-when-patients-and-family-members-dont-agree/2016-01. 11. Stumpf, S.E. 2005. Socrates to Sartre and Beyond: A History of Philosophy. New York: Mcgraw-Hill Education. 12. Werhane, Patricia H. Moral Imagination and Management Decision Making. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, ASSESSMENTS, AND GRADING 1. There will be formative and summative tests to evaluate your performance in the course. Formative tests in our course include quizzes, seatworks, papers (reflection/ reaction/ analysis, etc.) and class participation (in-class discussions, recitation, boardwork, sharing, etc.). Summative tests, on the other hand, include midterm exam, final exam, and unit tests (unit assessment tests in your textbook). 2. Formative Tests: 2.1 The quizzes will test what you have learned during the entire chapter (maximum of 2 chapters). There will be six quizzes (3 for midterm and 3 for final grading) in our entire Ethics course. Each quiz is a combination of objective (either identification, true or false or multiple choice) and essay (short answer) types. 2.2 The seatworks are used to supplement what you have learned in a particular topic during face-toface lecture or discussion. Guide questions will be provided for seatworks and will require you short answers. 2.3 The required papers (case analysis, short film/video clip analysis, situation analysis and reflection essays) are all home-based. These papers are outputs to the assigned readings and are basically

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provided with cases or situations guided by questions or statements to reflect on. 2.4 Class participation is based on both attendance in discussion (both face-to-face and online remote modes) as well as the extent of your active participation, which includes recitation, involvement in boardworks or plays, raising questions, giving ideas, sharing experiences and making comments pertinent to the topic at hand. 3. Summative Tests: 3.1 The midterm and final exams are major exams that will test what you have learned collectively and comprehensively in the course. The midterm exam will cover Introduction up to Chapter 2’s “Reason and Impartiality”, while the final exam will cover Chapter 2’s Moral Courage up to the last chapter of our course. 4. For submission of homework during remote teaching mode, unless otherwise indicated, please send them on or before the deadline to the official MS Teams virtual classroom or my email address ([email protected]). When you contact me through email, please indicate in the subject of the email your course, name and the activity title (e.g. BSEd Filipino-JufriNarvas-Activity1). Names of attachments (documents or photos) should also be renamed following the same format. 5. The following illustrates how your grade in Ethics shall be computed: Midterm Grade: Midterm Exam 40% Attendance, Recitation, Quizzes 30% Home Based Requirements 30% 100%

T-Final Grade: Final Exam 40% Attendance, Recitation, Quizzes 30% Home Based Requirements 30% 100%

Final Grade = (Midterm Grade + T-Final Grade)/2 COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Class Attendance (Article 2, Section 14 of PSU Student Handbook) 1. A student who has a record of ten (10) unapproved absences from the class, and/or has been absent for more than 20 percent of the required number of hours without any valid reason are automatically dropped from the subject 2. Approved absences are limited only to illness as certified by a physician, death of a family member, official and authorized representation of Campus/ University in official function/ activities and other reasons as may be deemed justified by the faculty concerned. 3. For excused absences, it is the student’s responsibility to seek out missed assignments. Students should check the class FB page or group messenger and other students for notes, handouts, etc. Academic Honesty and Class Conduct 1. Plagiarism and other forms of intellectual dishonesty will not be tolerated. An automatic grade of 5.00 will be given to submitted homework, report and research. 2. Cheating in Examination and Quizzes (Article 14, Section 1-n of PSU Handbook) 1st Offense: Automatic grade of 5.00 in the particular examination where cheating occurred. Referral to guidance counselling. 2nd offense: Automatic grade of 5.0 if done on the same subject and/or other subjects and suspension for one semester. 3rd offense: Automatic grade of 5.0 in the subjects) and suspension of one semester to dismissal from the institution. Lecture Class Policies (Residential Face-to-face Class) 1. Please wear your face masks at all times. Bring your own alcohol, soap, ballpen, paper and other materials. Strictly no borrowing of things. 2. Please stay home if you are unwell. 3. Attendance in the class signifies readiness to participate in class discussions and activities. 4. A student is responsible for his/her absence. 5. A student will be automatically marked DRP (Dropped) after eight (8) consecutive absences.

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Requirements must be submitted within the designated date of submission. All school rules will be followed as stated in the student handbook (plagiarism, cheating, etc.). Late work: Deductions will be given however, leniency will be observed. Others (agreed upon by the class)

Lecture Class Policies (Online Class – Synchronous) 1. Wear a decent casual dress during web conference. 2. No foul words during online discussions. 3. Observe punctuality and courtesy. 4. Private conversations during web conferencing are not allowed. 5. Respect shall be observed for the teacher and students. 6. Learn how to mute and unmute your microphone during web conference. 7. All school rules will be followed as stated in the student handbook (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) Classroom Expectations (Residential and Online) 1. Be Prepared. You and only you are responsible for your grade. Earn the good grade you deserve by coming to class prepared. Complete reading assignments and other homework before class so that you can understand the lecture and participate in discussion. Have your homework ready to submit. 2. Be Participative. Be ready and willing to participate in classroom discussions. Contribute proactively to class discussions, offer ideas or ask questions. 3. Be on Time. Seat plan will be used for the checking of attendance. Any student who is not seated on his/her designated area once the class started will be considered tardy. 4. Be Respectful. Any action that bothers another student or the teacher or any disruptive behavior in class is considered disrespectful. Demonstrate proper respect for teachers, other students, and school property. Listen to others and evaluate ideas on their own merit. COURSE SCHEDULE Week / Date

Week 1 Remote Teaching

Week 1 Remote learning

Module and Topic

Course Orientation VMGO Quality Policy Classroom Policies LMS Orientation Remote Learning Preferences

Module 1: Introduction to the Key Concepts Topic 1: The need to study ethics and the importance of rules to social beings  What is ethics?  Relevance of studying ethics  Importance of rules to social beings

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Learning Resources

Student handbook (provided by the university)

Activities, Assessment and Deadline

Read the Student Handbook for policies; the Course and Study Guides and familiarize yourself with the contents.

Course Guide and Study Guide

Student handbook Discussion: “The importance of Rules to Social Beings”

Review home, community and school rules from the Student Handbook Prepare for Virtual Instruction (Synchronous or Asynchronous whichever is accessible to the class) Respond to the study questions provided Recitation (if synchronous): you should be able to explain why we need to study ethics and the importance of rules to social beings

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Topic 2: Moral vs. nonmoral standards

Assigned Reading: Key Concepts in Ethics by www.philonotes.com

Respond to the guide questions as a Written Homework, which will be provided after the online discussion (differentiating moral and non-moral standards; dilemma and moral dilemma; and identifying moral dilemma from past experiences) to be submitted through MS Teams or email.

Lecture: pages 9-10: Gallinero, Ethics. “Three Levels of Moral Dilemmas”

Prepare for Virtual Instruction (Synchronous or Asynchronous whichever is accessible to the class)

Topic 3: What are dilemmas?

Week 2 Remote Teaching

Topic 4: What are the three levels of moral dilemmas?

Handouts: Moral dilemmas/cases Supplemental reading: Handout on “The Three Levels of Moral Dilemmas” by De Guzman

Week 2 Remote learning

Topic 5: Foundation of morality 

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Freedom: responsibility for one’s act and to others

Assigned reading: “Freedom” by Gallinero

Recitation (if synchronous): after the short lecture, you will participate by classifying moral dilemmas provided by the instructor according to the three levels

Prepare for Virtual Instruction (Synchronous or Asynchronous whichever is accessible to the class) Respond to the guide questions provided. In the discussion, you should be able to explain why only humans can be ethical

Minimum requirement for morality: Reason and impartiality

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Week 3 Remote Teaching

Prepare for a quiz about the previous lessons (Module 1, topic 1-5): objective-identification and multiple choice, and essay Module 2: The Moral Agent Topic 1: Culture and moral behavior 1. Culture and its role in moral behavior

Class discussion: pages 24-27 of Gallinero, W.B., et.al. Ethics.

Prepare for Virtual Instruction (Synchronous or Asynchronous whichever is accessible to the class) on the role of culture in moral behavior

Handouts: Cases on different cultural practices

Prepare for a case analysis: cases highlighting cultural differences will be given to the whole class for analysis. Guide questions will be provided to you wherein you are required to respond to. Prepare for sharing online: The instructor will randomly select 3-5 “lucky” students among you to share their reflection in our official MS Teams or messenger group chat.

Week 3 Remote learning

2. What is cultural relativism? Why is it not tenable in ethics? 3. Why are there universal values?