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COURSE SYLLABUS
COLLEGE / DEPARTMENT : COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

COURSE CODE : HUM011

COURSE TITLE : LOGIC REASONING WITH CRITICAL THINKING

PRE-REQUISITE : None
CO-REQUISITE : None
CREDIT UNIT(S) : 3 units
CLASS SCHEDULE : 1.5 hours per meeting/ 4.5 hours per week

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a study of correct reasoning and argumentation following the rules of language and logical coherence.
It provides the blueprint for critical thinking and advances the skills for analysis and statements free from fallacies.

COURSE OUTCOMES

A student completing this course should at the minimum be able to:

1. Recognize various concepts and principles in logic and the art of reasoning.
2. Demonstrate the value of developing reflective and critical thinking.
3. Enhance his/her capacity for developing, defending, and evaluating arguments.
4. Distinguish critically fallacious reasoning and appreciate the value of correct thinking.
5. Perform best in his/her communication skills in English and critical thinking skills through written work,
oral discussions, and social interaction

COURSE COVERAGE

WEEK NO.* TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES DATE

COVERED*
1. Recognize course goals and policies. (CO1)
Orientation 2. Integrate the benefits of logical reasoning in daily life
1 Discussion of course goals
Discussion of course policies 3.
by means of group/class sharing. (CO1, CO2)
Explain the relevance of the course to the
Introduction to the art of reasoning students’ future career

Introduction to Philosophy
• What is Philosophy 4. Justify the importance of Philosophy by identifying its
• The Necessity of the Study relevance and application in everyday life.
of Philosophy
• The Nature of Philosophy
Introduction to Logic 5. Trace the development of knowledge from perception
• The Importance of the Study to reasoning by recalling the historical background of
of Logic the science of logic. (CO1, CO2, CO3)
• Historical Development of
Logic 6. Categorize divisions of logic by identifying its basic
The Divisions of Logic functions.
Definition of Terms 7. Describe the different parts of a definition. (CO1, CO2,
• Purpose of definition CO5)
2 • Types of Definition 8. Give examples of the different kinds of definitions
• Rules of a Good (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
Definition 9. Implement the rules of a good definition based on the
examples provided.
(CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
10. Carry out the acquired knowledge by answering either
the suggested exercises on the textbook or the
professor’s constructed exercises. (CO1, CO2, CO3,
CO4, CO5)

COURSE TITLE SY / TERM OF EFFECTIVITY PREPARED BY APPROVED BY

LOGIC REASONING WITH CRITICAL THINKING 2018-2019/1T ELIZABETH MORALES-NUNCIO OLIVER CARLO T. CASTILLO
COURSE COORDINATOR PROGRAM CHAIR/ CLUSTER COORDINATOR
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Logic of Propositions 11. Define Judgement and Proposition by citing examples.

• Categorical Proposition (CO1, CO2, CO5)
• Quantity and Quality of 12. Give the distinction between truth and falsity in
Proposition judgement by providing examples of propositions.
• Kinds of Categorical (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
Proposition 13. Explain the elements that enter into the composition
3 • Logical Opposition of of a proposition by describing the parts of a standard
Categorical Propositions form categorical proposition. (CO1, CO2, CO5)
14. Infer a given proposition to its opposition
proposition. (CO3, CO4, CO5)
15. Carry out the acquired knowledge by answering either
the suggested exercises on the textbook or the
professor’s constructed exercises. (CO1, CO2, CO3,
CO4, CO5)
Education and Its Types 16. Define eduction (CO1, CO2, CO5)
• Obversion 17. Compare methods of eduction by means of
• Conversion identifying each type. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
• Inversion 18. Transform propositions into its equivalent forms.
4 • Contraposition (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
19. Construct propositions using the methods of
eduction. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)

PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT

Program Chair/Cluster Coordinator

Date Given: Validated By:
Logic of Arguments
• Categorical Syllogism 20. Differentiate deductive from inductive type of
• Validity and Soundness of an argument by giving examples of both. (CO1, CO2, CO5)
5 Argument 21. Categorize sound from unsound arguments by
• Figures of Standard-form explaining their differences. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4,
Categorical Syllogism CO5)
• Moods of Categorical 22. Create categorical syllogisms based on the four figures.
Syllogism (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
23. Construct a valid categorical syllogism by recognizing
the 19 valid moods. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
24. Apply indicated reduction method by answering
exercises. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
Reduction of Categorical Syllogism 25. Interpret reduction of categorical syllogism by
enumerating each process of reduction. (CO1, CO2,
6 CO5)
26. Construct reduced categorical syllogisms through
written exercises. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
& 27. Identify invalid syllogisms by determining the formal
fallacies in the given arguments. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4,
CO5)
Rules of Categorical Syllogism 28. Correctly use the rules of a valid syllogism into an
7 argument. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
29. Formulate syllogism for the valid combinations of
figures and moods by answering on the board. (CO1,
CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
MIDTERM COURSE ASSESSMENT

Date Given: Validated By: Program Chair/Cluster Coordinator

Informal Fallacies 30. Identify fallacious arguments by giving examples of
(1) Fallacy of Relevance statements that contain fallacies of relevance. (CO1,
• Ad Baculum CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
8 • Ad Misericordiam
• Ad Populum
• Ad Hominem
• Straw-Man Fallacy
(2) Fallacy of Weak Induction 31. Identify fallacious arguments by giving examples of
• Ad Verecundiam statements that contain fallacies of weak induction.
• Ad Ignorantiam (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
• False Cause 32. Detect informal fallacies through written exercises.
• Petitio Principii (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
• Complex Question
• Equivocation
• Hasty Generalization

COURSE TITLE SY / TERM OF EFFECTIVITY PREPARED BY APPROVED BY

LOGIC REASONING WITH CRITICAL THINKING 2018-2019/1T ELIZABETH MORALES-NUNCIO OLIVER CARLO T. CASTILLO
COURSE COORDINATOR PROGRAM CHAIR/ CLUSTER COORDINATOR
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Debate 33. Explain the definition, aims and components of a

• Introduction to Debate debate by defining important aspects of a debate. (CO1,
9 • Aims of Debate CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
• Components of a Debate 34. Determine the responsibilities of the chair, speakers
• Roles in a Debate and adjudicators by enumerating their tasks. (CO1, CO2,
• Ethics in a Debate CO3, CO4, CO5)
• Judging a Debate 35. Explain the criteria for judging of a debate by
identifying each criterion. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5)
Sample Cases 36. Review the important concepts relevant in a debate by
Activity: Library research work means of sample cases/presentations. (CO1, CO2, CO3,
10 Class Deabte
CO4, CO5)
37. Criticize fallacious arguments by identifying opponent’s
& ***Will Serve as Final Course errors in reasoning. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO5)
Assessment 38. Construct logical arguments by integrating the concepts
11 learned throughout the course. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4,
CO5)

FINAL COURSE ASSESSMENT

12 Date Given: Validated By: Program Chair/Cluster Coordinator

MAKE-UP CLASS (This section is to be filled out completely, if applicable)

Date Remarks (Topic/Activity) Validated by:

* For Summer Term, one (1) week covers two (2) weeks of a Regular Term.
*To track the progress of the course, students and professors should take note of the date when the topic was covered.

TEXTBOOK

Espartinez, Alma S. (2015) Logic: The Art of Reasoning. (8th Edition). Octamiles.

REFERENCES

Bergmann, Merrie, James Moor & Jack Nelson (2014) The Logic Book. 6th Ed. McGraw-Hill
Govier, Trudy (2014) A Practical Study of Argument. 7th Ed. Wadsworth Cengage Learning
Hurley, Patrick J. (2012) A Concise Introduction to Logic 11th Ed. Wadsworth Cengage Learning
Munson, Ronald & Andrew Black 12The Elements of Reasoning. 6th Ed. Wadsworth Cengage Learning
Nolt, John, Dennis Rohatys & Achille Varzi (2012) Schaum’s Easly Outlines: Logic. McGraw-Hill
Rainbolt, George & Sandra Dwyer (2012) Critical Thinking: The Art of Argument. Wadsworth Cengage Learning
Santiago-Espartinez, Alma (2013) Logic: The Art of Reasoning 7th Ed. Tri-Zone.

COURSE REQUIREMENT

The final grade of the students is based on the following components:

MAJOR ASSESSMENTS 60%

Preliminary Course Assessment 20%
Midterm Course Assessment 20%
Final Course Assessment (Debate) 20%
LEARNING TASKS 40%
Quizzes 15%
Assignments 10%
Activities/Drills/Seatworks/Recitation 15%

The student is required to obtain a final grade of 60% in order to pass the course.
The final grade of the student is interpreted as shown on the table below.

Above 91.51 – 87.01 – 82.51 – 78.01 – 73.51 – 69.01 – 64.51 – 60.00 – Below
AVERAGE (%)
96.00 96.00 91.50 87.00 82.50 78.00 73.50 69.00 64.50 60.00
FINAL GRADE 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 5.00

COURSE TITLE SY / TERM OF EFFECTIVITY PREPARED BY APPROVED BY

LOGIC REASONING WITH CRITICAL THINKING 2018-2019/1T ELIZABETH MORALES-NUNCIO OLIVER CARLO T. CASTILLO
COURSE COORDINATOR PROGRAM CHAIR/ CLUSTER COORDINATOR
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Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds to fail the course are the following:

✓ Intellectual dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) during examinations and other requirements;
✓ Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incurred more
than 20% of the total number of school days (i.e., 5 unexcused absences) shall not be given credit to the course
regardless of class standing. For further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the MCL Student Catalogue.
✓ Other grounds as stipulated in the MCL Student Catalogue, and other relevant policies and regulations that may be
promulgated from time to time.

STUDENT INTERVENTION

Students with a preliminary class standing of ≤ 55% or those whose GWA status is marked “NOT OK” in the Student Intervention
Module (OSS Application) need to undergo intervention activities which include but are not limited to any of the following:

(a) remedial assessment;

(b) consultation;
(c) referral to CGC;
(d) tutorial/mentoring/coaching;
(e) collaborative learning activities;
(f) notifications/reminders; and
(g) performance monitoring.

AVAILABLE COURSE MATERIALS

a. Course Syllabus
b. Compilation of Reading Materials / Reading List and Outline
c. Study Guide

OTHER COURSE POLICIES

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

English is the medium of instruction. Lectures, discussions, and documentation will be in English. Code switching is highly
discouraged and the use of other languages aside from English in communicating and in presenting course works will be a
valid ground for demerits in that given exercise.

ATTENDANCE

Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incurred absences
more than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of school days shall not be given credit to the course regardless of class
standing. For further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the MCL Student Catalogue.

HOMEWORK, WRITTEN REPORTS AND REACTION PAPERS

All homework and other assigned course works must be submitted on time.

COURSE PORTFOLIO

All exercises and requirements for the course are to be compiled by the students as part of their portfolio. The same must be
made available for inspection by the Instructor before the end of the term.

HONOR, DRESS, AND GROOMING CODE

Other provisions stipulated in the MCL Student Catalogue will be enforced in and out of the classroom. Students who have
violated the dress code policy and other related offenses will not be permitted to attend classes without being cleared by the
Student Affairs Office or the Guidance Office.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

COURSE COORDINATOR ELIZABETH MORALES-NUNCIO

COMMITTEE MEMBERS NATALIE JOYCE H. RIVERA

CONSULTATION SCHEDULE

NAME OF FACULTY MEMBER :

EMAIL ADDRESS:
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COURSE TITLE SY / TERM OF EFFECTIVITY PREPARED BY APPROVED BY

LOGIC REASONING WITH CRITICAL THINKING 2018-2019/1T ELIZABETH MORALES-NUNCIO OLIVER CARLO T. CASTILLO
COURSE COORDINATOR PROGRAM CHAIR/ CLUSTER COORDINATOR
OVPAA-034-02