Philosophical Traditions and Concepts

PHI 1000C
a) Conceptions of human nature

  • Reflection paper, text interpretation specific to learning outcome(s)
  • Embedded exam questions specific to learning outcome(s)
    • Essay, multiple choice, matching columns
    • Scenario followed by multiple choice questions
    • Timeline, comparison, definitions
    • Diagrams (e.g., Plato’s cave allegory, testing knowledge of elements through multiple choice questions)

PHI 3000C
b) Conceptions of ultimate reality

  • Reflection paper, reaction paper, text interpretation specific to learning outcome
  • Embedded exam questions specific to learning outcome
    • Essay, comparison, multiple choice, matching columns
    • Scenario followed by multiple choice questions
    • Timeline, definitions
    • Diagrams

PHI 2200’s/1040’s
c) Conceptions of the ultimate foundations and principles of morality and virtue and their pragmatic applications

  • Reflection paper, text interpretation specific to learning outcome(s)
  • Debates (either group or individual) defending positions on issues followed by class discussion on debate specific to learning outcome(s)
  • Embedded exam questions specific to learning outcome(s):
    • Essay, multiple choice, matching columns, comparison, definitions
    • Scenario followed by multiple choice questions
    • Case studies, identification of ethical issues (e.g. newspaper article)