11 Philosophy
11PHI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Dr C. Gavin
Course objectives:
- Explicitly develop critical thinking skills
- Explore ethical principles and apply to real world problems
- Encourage collaboration, creative idea formation, and communication skills
- Teach how to think, not what to think
- The course will promote: thinking for yourself,discussion and collaboration through a large variety of fun activities that encourage idea development.
- The course aims to foster both breadth and depth of thinking, that will provide useful tools for other subjects and for life as a citizen of the world.
Topics covered:
- Critical thinking and metacognition
- Logic and argumentation skills
- Ethical theories and principles
- Applied Ethics (ethics of war and of punishment)
- Exploration of Key Belief Systems and Traditions
- A citizenship project
Future areas of interest and study: Philosophy is the ultimate "transferable work skill." With its emphasis on reason and argumentation, philosophy is an excellent preparation for a career in law, religion, business, international diplomacy, social work, medical management or writing as well as post-graduate education.
Recommended Prior Learning
None, however Year 9 or Year 10 philosophy is beneficial.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90819 v3 Religious Studies 1.4 - Describe key beliefs of a religious tradition | 1 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Religion, Business, International Diplomacy, Social Work, Medical Management, Writing, Post-graduate Education
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