COURSE GUIDE

CETH – Ethics
1st Semester AY 2022-2023

COURSE GUIDE

Course Code and Title : CETH– Ethics

Pre-requisites : None
Course Credit/Unit : 3 units
Course Description : 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). Morality pertains to the
standards of right and wrong that an individual picks
up from the community. The course discusses the
content 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 teaches students 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). This course
includes the mandatory topic on taxation

Course Learning Outcomes :

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

1. Identify, describe, explain, internalize and demonstrate the vision,
mission, and core values of the University and course outcomes.
2. Differentiate between morals and non-moral standards.
3. Explain the influence of Filipino culture on the way students look at moral
experiences and solve moral dilemma.
4. Describe the elements of moral development and moral conscience.
5. Analyze the implications of feelings and reasons in making right decisions.
6. Describe what a moral experience is as it happens in different levels of
human existence.
7. Use ethical frameworks or principles to analyze moral experience.
8. Analyze the implications of women studies and of inner peace in our
personal lives and articulate the cultural value of our ancestors.
9. Make sound ethical judgments based on principles, facts, and the
stakeholders affected and develop sensitivity to the common good.
10.Understand and internalize 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.
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CETH – Ethics
1st Semester AY 2022-2023

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Mode of Delivery : The study guide designed for flexible learning and this is
very ideal for applying a strategic approach to
learning/studying. The Instructor will also utilize online
platforms such as using video presentation or recorder,
PowerPoint presentation, Google Meet or Zoom, Google
Classroom, YouTube, Facebook and etc.

Course Material :
1. Videos
2. Link
3. Course Bundle
4. Books
5. PowerPoint Presentation
6. Module

CETH – Ethics
1st Semester AY 2022-2023
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Course Plan :

Teaching
Intended Learning Task
Date Topics Learning
Outcomes
Activities

After completion Unit I – Lecture Q&A

1-3 of the lesson, Introduction: Discussion
the students Key Concepts Essay
Weeks
(9 hrs.) should be able 1. Definition of Essay Making Venn
to: Ethics, Morality, Diagram
- to define Moral/Non-moral Compare 1. Graded
ethics, Standards/ and
morality, Nature of Contrast Recitation
Ethics/Branches 2. Quiz
moral
and non-moral
of Philosophy 1. Professional 3.
2. Formal Elements Lecture Assignment
standards
of Ethics 2.Demonstratio 4. Essay
3. Types of Ethical n 5.
- to identify the Judgment and 3. Library Reflection
nature of Research 6. Reaction
Reasoning
ethics 4. Postulates of 4. Film showing 7. Oral
and branch of Ethics 5. Power Point Presentatio
6. Discussion n
philosophy 5. Elements of the
7. Blog or vlog 8. Data
Moral Act Analysis
creation of
- to 6. Human Acts and selected 9. Case
differentiate Acts of Man topic Analysis
moral and (Kinds of Human 8. Research 10. Power
Acts) paper Point
non-
7. Moral Distinctions: 9.Taped 11. Video
moral
Difference Workshop
standards
between moral 10. Cooperative Creation
and non-moral learning
- to describe standards 11. Computer
the 8. What are moral assisted
importance of dilemmas? Instruction
norms of 12. Group chat/
a. The three levels of
Messenger
morality moral dilemmas:
13. Inquiry
- Individual
Guided
- Organizational Learning
(business, 14.
medical and Interdisciplinary
public sector) Teaching
15. Discovery
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Structural (ie., Learning

network of institutions 16. Active
and operative Learning
theoretical paradigms, 17. Mobile
e.g., universal health Learning
care)

4 week After completion of Unit II - The Moral Online Q &

(3 hrs.) Agent: Culture in A
the lesson, the
Moral Behavior Reflection
students should be 1. Culture and its role 1. Interactive Reflection
able to: in moral behavior Learning Paper
- Articulate 2. Cultural Relativism 2.
what culture a. Advantages of
1. Graded
means recognizing the Demonstration Recitation
- Attribute differences 3. Library 2. Quiz
facets b. Dangers of the Research 3. Creative
personal position 4.
behavior to culture 3. Filipino Culture Brainstorming Assignment
- Recognize a. Strength 6. Film 4. Essay
differences in b. Weaknesses showing 5. Reflection
moral 4. Human Values 7. Power Point 6. Reaction
behavior of a. Significance of Report 7. Oral
different values 8. Discussion
cultures b. Kinds and 9. Blog or vlog Presentation
- Appreciate the Hierarchy of creation of 8. Data
Differences values: selected Analysis
between cultures biological, topic 9. Case
- Evaluate the psychological, 10. Research Analysis
strengths and intellectual, paper
weaknesses moral 11. Buzz
of cultural c. Characteristics session
relativism of moral values: 12.
- Analyze intrinsic worth, Dimensional
crucial universal Question
qualities of acceptance, Approach
the Filipino obligatory 13. Group chat
moral d. Filipino cultural 14. Interactive
identity in their values Classroom
own moral 15. Debriefing
experiences I. Filipino moral 16. Inquiry
- Evaluate ideal Based
elements that II. Ambivalent Learning
need to be values 17. Group
changed III. Double Dynamics
- Identify moral standard
values mentality
- Explain why e. False norms of
universal morality
values are f. Re-orientation of
necessary attitudes
for human g. Universal values
survival Filipino Values &
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the Development of
the Human Person
The Filipino
Values
The Core of Filipino
values: Buti, Bait,
Loob
A Contrast of Filipino
& American Child
Rearing Practices

5-6 After completion of Unit III – The Moral Lecture

weeks Agent: Oral
the lesson, the
(6 hrs.) Developing virtue Oral Presentation
students should be as a habit Presentation Concept
able to: Mapping
1. The Human Person Reflection 1. Graded
- In Relation to the 1. Recitation
- Appreciate the
Self Lecture/ (Q & A)
role of Man as a
i. Intellect and Discussion 2. Quiz
Person
Freewill 2. 3.
- Recall
a) Dignity Assignment
defining
b) Created in the Demonstration 4. Essay
moments in
image and 3. Library 5. Reflection
their moral
likeness of God Research 6. Reaction
formation
c) Soul, intellect 4. 7. Oral
- Explain the
and freewill Brainstorming
relationship
d) Co-creator, Co- 5. Film Presentation
between
worker, Co- showing 8.
individual
savior of God 6. Power Point Newspaper
acts and
i. Ambivalent Report Analysis
character
ii. Limited 7. Discussion
- Identify and
iii. Embodied 8. Blog or vlog
articulate
Subject creation of
each stage of
iv. Historical selected
moral
Subject topic
development
- In Relation to 9. Research
- Check their
Others Paper
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personal i. Social Being 10. Interactive

growth, and ii. Equal Value with Classroom
three other other persons 11. Debriefing
cases, against - In Relation to 12. Inquiry
the stages of Society Based
development i. Structure Learning
a) Man is 13. Group
- identify the Intervenor Dynamics
different b) Man as Patriot 14. Interactive
- In Relation to the Learning
determinants of
World 15. Mobile
morality Learning
1) Work
2) Caretaker
3) Voluntary
Simplicity
- In Relation to God
1) Person as
transcendent
2) Person as
having
conscience
3) Person, as
child
of God

2. The Structures to
our Personality
3. Stages of Moral
Development
4. Characteristics of
a Responsible
Person
a. Differentiates
what is
essential from
what is
accidental
b. Internalizes
his values
c. Accepts the
consequences
of his actions
5. Actions and the
Norms of Morality
6. The Notion of the
Good
a. Kinds of
Goodness
b. The Common
Good
c. The Greatest
Good
7. Elements of
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Biblical Morality
8. Elements of the
Moral Act
9. Sources of the
Moral Acts
10. Moral Habits
and virtues
a. Cardinal
Virtues:
Prudence,
Justice,
Fortitude,
Temperance
b. Moral and
Intellectual
virtues
c. Vices and
virtues
11. Determinants of
Morality: 3-Font
Principle
a. The end of
the Act
b. The End of
the Doer
c. Circum-
stances of
the Act

Part II – The Act Lecture Q&A

After completion
Unit IV – Human
of the lesson, the
Acts and Watching Reaction
students should
Acts of short video Paper
be able to:
Man clip 1.Performan
1. Human Acts and 1.Lecture/ ce
- Explain the
Acts of Man Discussion Activities
distinctions
a. Kinds of 2. 2. Individual
between
Human Acts Report
human acts
a. Moral Demonstration 3. Projects
and acts of
Distinctions 3. Library 4. Portfolio
man
b. Elements of Research 5. Midterm
- Understand
a Human 4. Exam
the
Act: Brainstorming
relevance
Knowledge, 5. Film
of reason
Freedom of showing
and will
the Will, 6. Power Point
-Recall
Voluntarines Report
immediate
s 7. Discussion
responses to
1) Foundation 8. Blog or vlog
moral
of Morality – creation of
dilemmas
freedom – selected
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-Differentiate responsibilit topic

responses y to one’s 9. Research
based act and to paper
on reason and others 10. Interactive
those based c. Kinds of Lecture/
on feelings. Voluntarines discussion
-Capture and s 11. Case
analyze d. Types of Study
their feelings Voluntarines 12. Project
in personal s 13.
moral e. The Simulation
experiences Modifiers of 14.
- Compare Human Act: Structured
reasonable Impediments Learning
and to a Human
emotional Act and Experiences
responses Moral 15.Panel
- Check real Principles Discussion
life cases 1) Ignorance (Project
against the 2) Passion presentation
7step 3) Fear )
model, a 4) Violence 16.Mobile
model that 5) Habits Learning
uses reason f. The End of
and the Human
impartiality Act
g. The End of
the
Performer
A. Feelings and
Moral Decision
Making
1. Feelings as
instinctive
and trained
response to
moral
dilemmas
a. Role of
Feelings in
moral
decisions
b. Disadvantag
es of over
reliance in
feelings
c. Upsurge of
feelings
B. Reason and
Impartiality as
minimum
requirement for
morality
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1. Reason and
impartiality
defined
2. The ethical
requirement
of reason
and
impartiality
3. The making
of
reasonable
and
impartial
decisions
4. Reason and
decision
making
5. The 7step
moral
reasoning
model
C. Moral Courage
1. The
Differences
between
reason & will
2. The
importance
of will and
reason
3. Developing
the Will
1. Graded
Recitation
After completion Midterm Exam 2. Quiz
of the lesson, the 3.
students should Assignment
be able to: 4. Essay
5. Reflection
-differentiate 6. Reaction
knowing 7. Oral
Part II – The Act
and actually 1. Lecture/
Unit V – Conscience,
executing a Discussion Presentation
Law and Obedience
good 2. 8. Data
A. Natural Law
moral decision Analysis
1. The Natural
-judge their Demonstration 9. Rubric
Law
own moral 3.
Tradition
behavior in Library Assessment
2. Advantages
terms of Research 10. Skills
and
planning and 4. Demonstrati
Disadvantag
execution in Brainstorming on
es of Natural
important 5. Film 11. Oral
Law
moral showing Exam
3. Arguments
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experiences in 6. Power Point

-value the contradictor Report
relevance of y to Natural 7. Discussion
natural law Law 8. Blog or vlog
-understand 4. The Function creation of
the deeper and Value of selected
notion of Natural Law topic
conscience 5. The Nature 9. Research
and its of Natural paper
relevance to Law 10. Interactive
ethical life B. The Definition Lecture/
of Law discussion
1. Relevance/ 11. Case
Purpose of Study
Law 12. Project
2. Kinds of Law 13.
3. Properties of Simulation
a Just Law 14.
4. Basis of Structured
Moral Learning
Judgment
a. The Experiences
Eternal 15.Panel
Law Discussion
b. The (Project
Natural presentation)
Law 17.Mobile
c. Conscien Learning
ce 18. Critical
C. Conscience Thinking
1. Dimensions 19. Debriefing
of 20. Humor in
Conscience the
2. Sources of Classroom
Moral 21.
Wisdom: Experiential
Formation of Learning
Conscience
3. Kinds of
Conscience
4. Moral
Conscience
and the
Superego
5. Conscience
as
Disposition
6. Conscience
as Seeing
7. Conscience
as a
Narrative
8. Conscience
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as
Imagination
and
Christian
Narrative
9. Conscience
and Choice
10. Conscience
and Church
Authority
11. The
Magisterium:
Official
Teaching
Authority
D. Law and
Obedience
1. The Nature/
Virtue of
Obedience
2. The Virtue of
Epikeia
3. Civil
4. Disobedienc
e
5. The Morality
of Human
Action
a. Intrinsic
evil
b. Premoral/
Ontic evil
& moral
evil
c. The 1. Graded
Principle Recitation
of Double (Q & A)
At the end of the Effect 2. Quiz
unit, the students 6. Proportionat 3.Assignme
should be able to e Reason nt
7. Value and 4. Essay
-understand the the other 5. Reflection
commandments elements of 6. Reaction
of God, an act 7. Oral
discipleship 8. Modes of
and praxis Knowing Presentation
-explain moral, 8. Data
material and Analysis
absolute norms Part II – The Act 9. Case
-value Unit VI – Moral 1. Lecture/ Analysis
spirituality of Norms, Work Ethics Discussion 10. Portfolio
work and Social Justice 2. 11. Video
- Understand A. Moral Norms Creation
and articulate
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the criteria of 1. The Notion Demonstration

dissent of sin 3. Library
-Articulate 2. Kinds of Sin Research
what 3. The Ten 4.
justice and Commandm Brainstorming
fairness are ents (Q & A)
-Critique 4. Discipleship 5. Film
justice and and Praxis showing
fairness 5. The role of 6. Power Point
-Make use of the Church Report
social justice in the Moral 7. Discussion
Life 8. Blog or vlog
6. The Precepts creation
of theChurch of selected
7. The Reality topic
and Criteria 9.Research
for Dissent paper
8. Meaning and 10. Interview
Function of 11. Panel
Moral Norms Discussion
9. Types of (Project
Moral Norms presentation
10. Material )
Norms and 12. Debate
its (project
Limitations presentation
11. Material )
Norms and 13 .Workshop
Absolutes 14.
B. Work Ethics Documentary
1. The meaning viewing
& spirituality 15. Case Study
of work 16. Project
2. The right to 17.
work Simulation
3. The Duty to 18.
work Structured
4. Capital and Learning
Labor
5. The question Experiences
of wage 19. Panel
6. Unionism
7. Morality of Discussion
Strike (individual
8. Basic Duties
of workers assignment/
9. Basic Duties presentation
of Employers )
C. Social Justice 20. Problem-
1. Love of based
neighbor Learning
2. Kinds of
Rights
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3. Basic Rights
of the
Person
4. Meaning of
Justice
5. Types of
Justice
a. Commuta
tive
b. Distributi
ve
c. Legal
d. Social
e. Vindictive
6. The Meaning
of Duty
7. Kinds of
Duties
8. Conflict of
Duties
9. Duties
towards
Neighbor
a. Body
b. Soul
c. Property

Interpersonal and
Social
Ethics/Bioethics
1. The meaning of
health
2. Crime Against
Life
a. Crime, Murder
and Suicide
b. Euthanasia,
Dysthanasia,
and
Orthothanasia
c. Mutilation
d. Contraception
e. Sterilization
f. Onanism
g. Drug Addiction
h. Alcoholism
i. Ligation and
Vasectomy
j. Abortion
k. Capital
Punishment
3. Interpersonal
and Social
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Ethics
a. Artificial
Insemination
b. In Vitro
Fertilization
c. Intra
Cytoplasmic
sperm Injection
d. Surrogate
Motherhood
e. Organ
Transplant
f. Reproductive
Technology/Gen
etic
Engineering/
Cloning
g. Sexuality
1) Harassment and
Coercion
2) Prostitution and
Rape
3) Homosexuality
4) Masturbation
5) Premarital Sex,
Adultery
6) Incest
7) Pornography
8) Divorce
h. Cyber bullying
i. Insider trading
(hacking, social
engineering,
dumpster

diving,whacking,
phone eaves
dropping)
j. Intellectual
property rights
and privacy
k. Abusive and
disrupted
(intimidating)
behavior
l. Lying, fraud,
conflicts of
interest,
bribery, &
discrimination
m. Corporate
intelligence
n. Misuse of
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After completion company time 1.Performan

of the lesson, the and resources ce
students should o. Private Activities
be able to: Ownership of 2. Individual
Goods Report
1. Explain the p. Economic 3. Projects
significance Activity and 4. Portfolio
of women Social Justice
studies q. Subsidiarity and
and inner Socialization
peace r. Ecological
2. Understand Issues
the s. Globalization
relevance t. Just War Theory
of human u. Respect for
rights and the Dead
living in the
spirit of
justice,
compassion
and
solidarity Unit VII: Feminism
3. Value the (Women Studies),
culture Peace
of Aklanons Education and 1.Lecture/
4. Analyze the Indigenous Studies Discussion
new 2.
paradigms Sexual Harassment Demonstration
of Coercion 3. Library
Sustainable Contemporary Issues Research
development Feminist View of 4.
for Education Philosophy/Gender Brainstorming
and Development 5. Film
Six Issues/ Pillars/ showing
Dimensions of 6. Power Point
Peace Report
Personal Peace/Inner 7. Discussion
Peace 8. Blog or vlog
Human Rights creation of
Dismantling the selected
Culture of topic
War/Violence 9. Research
Living with Justice and paper
Compassion 10. Interactive
Living with Harmony Lecture/
with discussion
the Earth 11. Case
Intercultural Respect, Study
Reconciliation and 12. Project
Solidarity 13.
Indigenous Studies Simulation
Kalibo Sto. Nino 14.
AtiAtihan Festival Structured
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The Akeanon Learning

Bukidnon
Banga Crossing Experiences
Massacre 15.Panel
Global Education Discussion
New Paradigms of (Project
Sustainable
Development for presentation)
Education /
Technology

16 Unit VIII: Part 111: 1. Lecture/ 1. Graded

At the end of the Recitation
Weeks Frameworks and Discussion
unit, the students (Q & A)
(3 hrs) Principles Behind 2.
should be able to 2. Quiz
our Moral Demonstration
Disposition 3. Library 3.Assignme
-Explain the nt
Frameworks Research
role of mental 4. Essay
Moral theories and 4.
frames in 5. Reflection
mental frames and Brainstorming
moral 6. Reaction
why they are (Q & A)
experience 7. Oral
important 5. Film
-Classify the
A. Virtue Ethics showing
dominant Presentation
a. Aristotle 6. Power Point
mental 8. Data
1. Telos Report
frames Analysis
2. Virtue as habit 7. Discussion
-Articulate 9. Case
3. Happiness as virtue 8. Blog or vlog
what virtue Analysis
a. St. Thomas: Natural creation
ethics is 10. Portfolio
law of selected
-Critique virtue 11. Video
1. The natural and its topic
ethics Creation
tenets 9. Research
- Make use of
2. Happiness as paper
virtue ethics
constitutive of 10. Interview
- Understand
moral 11. Panel
and
and cardinal virtues Discussion
articulate
3. Theological Virtues (Project
the rights
theory 4. The gifts and fruits
of presentation)
-Differentiate a
the Holy Spirit 12. Debate
legal
5. Discernment (project
from a moral
right A. Kant and rights
theorists presentation)
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-Articulate 1. Kant 13 .Workshop

what a. Good will 14.
utilitarianism b. Categorical Documentary
is Imperative viewing
-Critique 2. Utilitarianism 15. Case Study
utilitarianism a. Origins and Nature 16. Project
-Make use of of Theory 17.
utilitarianism b. Business’s Simulation
-Articulate fascination 18.
what with utilitarianism Structured
justice and B. Justice and Learning
fairness are Fairness:
-Critique Promoting the Experiences
justice and Common Good 19. Panel
fairness 1. The nature of the
-Make use of theory Discussion
justice 2. Distributive Justice
and fairness a. Egalitarian Module
b. Capitalist Activity
c. Socialist
3.The state and
citizen:
responsibilities to
each other.
4.The principles of
taxation and
inclusive growth

Christian Moral Life

Paradigms and
Moral Philosophy:
- Socrates on the
Problem of Ethics
- C.A. Campbell on
Freewill and
Determinism
- J.M.E. McTaggart on
Freewill and
Determinism
- Plato on Egoism
- Alisdaire MacIntyre
on Virtue Ethics
- St. Augustine on
Christian Ethics
- David Hume on
Moral
Sense Ethics
- Arthur
Schopenhauer
on Pessimism
- Thomas Hobbes on
Ethics of Power
- Joseph Butler on
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Altruism
- Friedrich Nietzsche
on
Ethics of Power
- Ludwig Wittgenstein
on Ordinary
Language Ethics
- Karl Marx on Ethics
of
Justice
- John Rawls on Ethics
of Justice
- William Graham
Sumner on Ethical
Skepticism
- Ayer’s Logical
Positivism on
Ethical
Skepticism
- John Dewey on
Naturalism and
Anti-
Naturalism Ethical
Viewpoint
- Jean Jacques
Rosseau on
Discourse
on Origin of
Inequality
- Max Scheler on
Value Ethics
- Soren Kierkegaard
on
Existentialist Ethical
Viewpoint
- Martin Mordechai
Buber on
Existentialist
Ethical Viewpoint
- Karl Jasper on
Existentialist
Ethical
Viewpoint
- Martin Heidegger on
Existential Ethical
Viewpoint
- Gabriel Marcel on
Existentialist Ethical
Viewpoint
- Jean Paul Sartre on
Existentialist Ethical
Viewpoint
- F.H. Bradley on My
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Station & its Duties

- Carol Gilligan on
Feminine Ethics

17 After completion of Unit VII – 1..Debate 1. Graded

weeks (project Recitation
the lesson, the Conclusion: Ethics
(3 hrs.) (Q & A)
students should be through thick and presentation) 2. Quiz
able to: thin, and Ethics 2. 3.
-Identify the moral and Religion Demonstration Assignment
3. Workshop 4. Essay
challenges of A. The Challenges of
4. 5. Reflection
globalization pluralism and Brainstorming 6. Reaction
-Compare fundamentalism: (Q & A) 7. Oral
responses to The search for 5. Film
showing Presentation
shared moral universal values
6. Power Point 8. Data
dilemmas of baby Globalization and its Report Analysis
boomers and ethical challenges 7.Documentar 9. Case
millenials Millenials and y Analysis
Viewing 10. Final
-State qualities of filinnials: Ethical
8. Blog or vlog exam
the filinnial Challenges and creation of
-Construct a plan responses selected
for coping with the Globalization and topic
challenges of pluralism: new 9. Research
paper
globalization challenges to ethics
10. Interview
-Differentiate The religious 11. Panel
ethics from religion response: the role of Discussion
religion in ethics (project
-Appreciate the presentation)
role of religion in a - Buddhism on
Eastern
globalized world
Tradition Ethics
- Confucianism on
Eastern Tradition
Ethics
- Lao Tzu’s Taoism on
Eastern Tradition
Ethics
- Islam’s Beliefs and
Practices
- Hinduism
- Gandhian Philosophy
of Non-Violence
- Judaism
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- World Religion: The

Golden Rule
- Sacred Literature of
the Jews
- The Upanishad
- The Philosophy of
Sri-
Aurobindo
- The Philosophy of
Tagore
Catholicism/
Characteristics of
Catholicism
Background in the
Change of the
Church’s Attitude
Towards the World
Catholic Social
Doctrine
The Development of
Catholic social
Doctrine
Permanent Principles
& Values of the
Catholic Social
Teaching
The Social Teachings
of the Church:
Document Outlines
[Schulteis et. al
Rerum Novarum
Quadragesimo Anno
Mater et Magistra
Pacem in Terris
Gaudium et Spes
Populorum Progressio
Octogesima Adveniens
Justitia in Mundo
Evangelii Nuntiandi
Laborem Exercens

18 FINAL COURSE GUIDE

weeks
EXAMINATION
(3 hrs.)

Grading Plan :

1. Quizzes 20%
2. Midterm /Final Exam 40%
3. Assignment/Project 10%
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4. Class Participation-attendance 30%

TOTAL 100%

Grading System :
99 – 100 1.00
96 – 98 1.25
93 – 95 1.50
90 – 92 1.75
87 – 89 2.00
84 – 86 2.25
81 – 8 2.50
78 – 80 2.75 COURSE GUIDE
75 – 77 3.00
5.00 Failure
Inc. Incomplete

Performance Target : 80% of the class will get passing grade

Learning References :

A. Books: Major Textbook: Nery, Maria Imelda Pastrana Nabor (2022). Christian Morality and Ethics, 2nd
ed.
Unpublished work
Nery, Maria Imelda Pastrana Nabor (2010). Christian Morality and Ethics. National
Bookstore.
Nabor, Maria Imelda. The Ethical Life. Unpublished Work.
1. Aglipay, Ramon. Ethics and the Filipino
2. Alvaro, Carlo (2019). Ethical Veganism, Virtue Ethics, and the Great Soul. Lexington Books.
3. Ariola, Mariano. 2018. Ethics. Unlimited Books Library Services and Publishing, Inc. Manila.
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experience and unethicality assessment. Ethics and Behavior. Vol. 29, 2019 Issue 5, pp.359-381 (14
May).
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20. May, Todd (2019). A Decent Life: Morality for the Rest of Us. University of Chicago Press 1st edition
21. Mazzeo, George (2019). Sleeping Dogs…Ethics in the Workplace. Independently published
22. McManus, Robert et.al. (2018). Ethical Leadership: A Primer. Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Scriptum Publishing Group
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27. Pritchard, Duncan. 2018. What is this thing called Knowledge, 4th ed. Routledge: London.
28. Rosenthal, M. Sara (2019). Clinical Ethics on Film: A Guide to Medical Educators; Springer; Softcover
reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018 edition
29. Saidali, Margarita, Saidali, Jamael Ferdinand. 2015. Values and Work Ethics. Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Quezon City.
30. Shafer-Landau, Russ (2017). The Ethical Life: Fundamental Readings in Ethics and Contemporary
Moral Problems, 4th ed. Oxford University Press.
31. Shafer-Landau, Russ (2020). The Fundamentals of Ethics, 5th ed. Oxford University Press.
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Litchfield, AZ: ISBN: 978-1-938158-08-7
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universal declaration of ethical things for psychologists. Ethics and Behavior. Vol.
29, 2019 Issue 5, (30 June).
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35. Spinello, Richard (2019). Business Ethics: Contemporary Issues and Cases. Sage Publication, Inc. 1st
edition
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City.
38. Vasquez, Kris, Oswald, Debra, and Hammar, Angela (2019). Being dishonest about our prejudices:
moral dissonance and self-justification. Ethics and Behavior. Vol. 29, 2019 Issue 5, pp. 382-404 (05
Feb).

A. On-line Resources
1. Baier, Allison L. (2018). The Ethical Implications of Social Media: Issues and Recommendations for
Clinical Practice. Ethics and Behavior. Vol. 29, 2019 Issue 5, pp. 341-351 (11 Oct).
2. Barnett, Jeffrey E. (2019). Catching up with our changing digital world: A commnent on Baiier. Ethics
and Behavior. Vol. 29, 2019 Issue 5, pp.352-358 (22 February).
3. Bloom, N., Draca, M. & Van Reenen, J. (2016). Trade induced technical change? The impact of
Chinese imports on innovation, IT and productivity. The Review of Economic Studies. Vol. 83, No. 1 :
87- 117. doi: 10.1093/restud/rdv039
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Ethics and Behavior. Vol. 29, 2019 Issue 5, (12 July).
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Chapter 2, Topic 1 of the module in Ethics. This focuses on the role of culture in moral behavior.] Visit:
https://youtu.be/X0RYX3sV_lI
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originally in Issues in Ethics IIE V1 N1 (Fall 1987). Revised in 2010 (2010 Jan 1).
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ethics/
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has the power to intentionally cause harm to another. A moral subject is anything that can be
harmed.] Visit: https://youtu.be/mO6HgXF83Ow
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https://ourworldindata.org
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11. Pizzetti, Marta, Seele, Peter and Gibbert, Michael. (2018). Unpacking the unethical Gift: Gift experience
and unethicality assessment. Ethics and Behavior. Vol. 29, 2019 Issue 5, pp.359-381 (14 May).
12. Sheffield, J., Korotayev, A., & Grinin, L. (2013). Globalization: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
Litchfield, AZ: ISBN: 978-1-938158-08-7
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universal declaration of ethical things for psychologists. Ethics and Behavior. Vol.
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should make and what makes our lives worth living.] Visit:
https://youtu.be/u399XmkjeXo
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16. Teacher Aj’s Classroom. (2021, Sep 13) Moral Agent: Developing virtue as a habit [This video
discusses how is a moral character developed; the circular relation of acts that build character and acts
that emanate from character. It also tackles moral development particularly the stages of moral
development. It answers the question, how do we get to the highest level, conscience-based moral
decisions?] Visit: https://youtu.be/4ZcDNidZVbU
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Feb).
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DISPOSITION. Visit:https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-makati/understanding-the-
self/m4-frameworks-and-principles-behind-our-moral-disposition/19613749
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7. Nabor, Maria Imelda Pastrana. (2009).The Phenomenon of Evil. MP Nabor Publishing.

8. Nabor, Maria Imelda Pastrana. (2009).The Language of Testimony. MP Nabor Publishing.

Course Policies and Standards :

1. First and foremost, students should know and comply with the rules
and
guidelines of the ASU Student Handbook.
2. Original work and honest efforts are expected from all students.
3. Requirements must be submitted on time. Don’t send it to my
cellphone. You can merely converse with me (oral or text
messaging)
in my cellphone. My cellphone no. is_09217320608. You may
submit it
personally at SAS Faculty Office.
4. Make-ups and alternatives to requirements are not available
except
upon instructor approval (e.g. documented medical or emergency
reasons).

Virtual Classroom Policies :

1. Students should check the group chats from time to time for
announcement and downloading of lectures, etc.
2. Respect rights of peers, teachers and school property.
3. Observe proper practice of ethics and acceptable behavior in
sharing
ideas, giving suggestions and comments

Suggestion for Success :

For most students this will not be a “difficult” course. To pass this
course you must study regularly. Make a plan and schedule of your
study time to develop successful study habits and time management
skills. Read the topics in advance, analyze and understand the
materials. Use all available resources of the College for additional
learning.

Course Bundle Team :

Team Chair : Dr. Maria Imelda Nabor

Team Members : Mr. James Lanceta Villanueva

Ms. Michelle Pauline Tolosa Salvador
Ms. Shena Marie Beringuela Puod
About the Instructor

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STUDY GUIDE

Week 1-3 (9 hrs.) : Unit I Introduction - Key Concepts

Let’s Start :

Ethics deals with such questions at all levels. Its subject consists of the
fundamental issues of practical decision making, and its major concerns
include the nature of ultimate value and the standards by which human
actions can be judged right or wrong.

Read/Watch :

The Ethics Center. (2020, Apr 14). What is Ethics? [Ethics asks how we
should live, what choices we should make and what makes our lives worth
living.]

Visit: https://youtu.be/u399XmkjeXo
Read: Major Textbook: p.12-24; Module 1 Lec 1 and 2
Reflect :

1. Do you think Ethics is very important in our daily life? Why or Why not?
2. How does the subject Ethics affect your decision-making?
3. As a student, how can you improve your decision-making?

Explore :

Manuel Velasquez, Claire Andre, Thomas Shanks, S.J., and Michael J. Meyer
this article appeared originally in Issues in Ethics IIE V1 N1 (Fall
1987). Revised in 2010 (2010 Jan 1). What is Ethics?

Visit:https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethical-decision-
making/what-is-ethics/

Read further: (Moral Realism, Subjectivism, Emotivism, Prescriptivism, Supernaturalism,

Intuitionism, Consequentialism or Deontological ethics, Virtue ethics,
Situation ethics, Ethics and ideology)

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ACTIVITY GUIDE

Unit I : Introduction - Key Concepts

Learning Activity : Essay Making

Task : In more or less 150 words, write an essay about why Ethics
is
important in your daily life. (Be direct to the point.)

Mode of Submission:

During our face to face class or leave it on my table SAS

Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Write your essay in a short bond paper with the prescribed
format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing ACTIVITY GUIDE

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year & Section)

Rubrics :

4-5 2-3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Good) (Poor)
The essay is Some parts of the All ideas were based
plagiarism-free essay were based from the internet and
Originality and the from internet and nothing is considered
contents are some are originally original.
not from composed.
internet.
The contents The contents were There is no significance
are very partially significant of the contents at all to
Content
significant to to the topic the topic presented.
Significance the topic presented.
presented.
Some ideas are The essay is vague and
The ideas and
Thoughts organized but there not organized. There is
thoughts are
Organization are still thoughts not no clarification of the
organized well.
clearly stated. ideas and thoughts.
The essay The essay meets The essay did not meet
Overall Appeal meets the only some partial any criteria presented.
overall criteria. criteria.
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Deadline : Output must be submitted one week before Midterm

Examination.

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Week 4 (3 hrs.) : Unit II - The Moral Agent: Culture in Moral

Behavior

Let’s Start :

Filipino values are our cultural values. They sum up our responses to the
meaning of human life in the context of the cultural setting. They show
our strengths and weaknesses as a person.

Read/Watch :

McCombs School of Business. (2019, Feb 20). Moral Agent & Subject of
Moral Worth | Concepts Unwrapped [A moral agent is capable of acting
with reference to right and wrong, and has the power to intentionally
cause harm to another. A moral subject is anything that can be harmed.]

Visit: https://youtu.be/mO6HgXF83Ow

Ian Gonzales.( 2020,Oct 6) ROLE OF CULTURE IN MORAL BEHAVIOR|

Chapter 2 Topic 1|[This is Chapter 2, Topic 1 of the module in Ethics. This
focuses on the role of culture in moral behavior.]

Visit: https://youtu.be/X0RYX3sV_lI
Read: Module 1 Lec 2

Reflect :

1. How can culture affect your Moral Behavior?

2. Do you think is it important to recognize the differences of Cultural
Relativism? Why or Why not?
3. As a young Filipino, what are your Filipino strengths and weaknesses
that
you have?

Guide Questions : What is culture? How does it define our moral behavior? How does
culture shape moral behavior? Why should culture not be the ultimate
determinant of values? Is there a Filipino understanding of right and
wrong? Why this interpretation? What are its influences? How is
moral
character developed? How do we get to the highest level,
conscience-
based moral decisions?

Explore :

Ethics Unwrapped - McCombs School of Business – The University of Texas

at Austin (Copyright © 2022) Moral Agent

Visit: https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/moral-agent
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ACTIVITY GUIDE

Unit II : The Moral Agent: Culture in Moral Behavior

Learning Activity : Reflection Paper

Task : As a Filipino, give at least 5 Strengths and 5 Weaknesses

you have. Then make a brief explanation why you choose
those Filipino Values.
Write your answer inside the provided box.

Mode of Submission:
During our face to face class or leave it on my table SAS
Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Write your essay in a short bond paper with the prescribed
format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year

& Section)
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Rubrics :

4-5 2-3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Good) (Poor)
The essay is Some parts of the All ideas were based
plagiarism-free essay were based from the internet and
Originality and the from internet and nothing is considered
contents are some are originally original.
not from composed.
internet.
The contents The contents were There is no significance
are very partially significant of the contents at all to
Content
significant to to the topic the topic presented.
Significance the topic presented.
presented.
Some ideas are The essay is vague and
The ideas and
Thoughts organized but there not organized. There is
thoughts are
Organization are still thoughts not no clarification of the
organized well.
clearly stated. ideas and thoughts.
The essay The essay meets The essay did not meet
Overall Appeal meets the only some partial any criteria presented.
overall criteria. criteria.

Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Midterm Examination.

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Week 5-6 (6 hrs.) : Unit III Part I – The Moral Agent: Developing
Virtue as a habit
I – The Human Person

Let’s Start :

Developing Virtue is easy to say but sometimes it’s hard to do. As a

human being, you know the right and wrong but not all the time you
always do the right thing/way. Now this is the right time to develop your
virtue as your habit.
Don’t worry! Because virtue is developed through learning and practice.

Read/Watch :

Teacher Aj’s Classroom. (2021, Sep 13) Moral Agent: Developing virtue as
a habit [This video discusses how is a moral character developed; the
circular relation of acts that build character and acts that emanate from
character. It also tackles moral development particularly the stages of
moral development. It answers the question, how do we get to the highest
level, conscience-based moral decisions?]

Visit: https://youtu.be/4ZcDNidZVbU
Read: Major Textbook: Pages 24-45 On the Human Person
Virtue Ethics Pages 127-143; 36-45
Module 1 Lec 5 Relational Responsibility Method
Module 2 Lec 2 Discernment
Reflect :

1. Does your habit develop your virtues?

2. Are you still in developing stage for your virtues?
3. Why is it important for us to develop our virtues?

Explore :

Virtues For Life l Site Design by 3200 Creative.(Copyright@2022) What is

Virtue?

Visit: https://www.virtuesforlife.com/what-are-virtues/

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ACTIVITY GUIDE

Unit III Part 1 : The Moral Agent: Developing virtue as a habit

Learning Activity : Concept Mapping/ Reflection

Task : Make a short paragraph inside the box. What are your
realizations for your developing stage of virtue?

Mode of Submission:
During our face to face class or leave it on my table SAS
Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Your works should be typewritten. Write your answer in a
short bond paper with the prescribed format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year

& Section)

ACTIVITY GUIDE

Rubrics :
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3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Poor)
All ideas were based from the
internet and nothing is considered
The essay is plagiarism-
original. There is no significance
Originality/ free and the contents are
of the contents at all to the topic
Content not from internet.
presented.
Significance The contents are very
significant to the topic
presented.

2 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Poor)
The essay is vague and not
Thoughts The ideas and thoughts organized. There is no
Organization are organized well. clarification of the ideas and
thoughts.

Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Midterm Examination.

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Week 7-8 (6 hrs.) : Unit IV Part II – The Human Acts and Acts of
Man

Let’s Start :

Developing Virtue is easy to say but sometimes it’s hard to do. As a

human being, you know the right and wrong but not all the time you
always do the right thing/way. Now this is the right time to develop your
virtue as your habit.
Don’t worry! Because virtue is developed through learning and practice.
Read/Watch : Moral Messages throughout the Centuries, Elements of the
Moral Act, Sources of the Moral Acts, Elements of Biblical
Morality

Guide Questions : What are moral dilemmas? What are moral standards, and how do
they differ from other rules of lives? Why is freedom crucial in our
ability to make moral decisions? What is the advantage of
owning moral standards (morality and ethics) over merely
abiding my moral standard

Read Further : Human Acts and Acts of Man (Kinds of Human Acts), Moral
Distinctions: Difference between moral and non moral standards.
The three levels of moral dilemmas, Actions and the Norms of
Morality, .Elements of a Human Act, Types of Voluntariness,
Impediments of the Human Act, The Ends of the Human Act,
Foundation of morality
Reflect :

1. Why is freedom crucial in our ability to make moral decisions?

2. What is the advantage of owning moral standards (morality and ethics)
over merely abiding my moral standard?

Explore :

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Week: 7-8 (6hrs) : Unit IV Part 2 : Human Acts and Acts of Man

Learning Activity : Essay Writing

Task :In your own simple words, write an essay differentiate

Human Acts from Acts of Man

Mode of Submission:
During our face to face class or leave it on my table SAS
Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Your works should be typewritten. Write your answer in a
short bond paper with the prescribed format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing ACTIVITY GUIDE

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year

& Section)
Rubrics:

4-5 2-3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Good) (Poor)
Some parts of the All ideas were based from the
The essay is
essay were based internet and nothing is
Originality plagiarism-free and
from internet and considered original.
the contents are
some are originally
not from internet.
composed.
The contents are The contents were There is no significance of the
very significant to partially significant to contents at all to the topic
Content Significance
the topic the topic presented. presented.
presented.
Some ideas are The essay is vague and not
The ideas and
organized but there organized. There is no
Thoughts Organization thoughts are
are still thoughts not clarification of the ideas and
organized well.
clearly stated. thoughts.
All the information Some information are None of the information are
Placement of Answer in
are rightly placed in rightly placed in the rightly placed in the diagram.
the Diagram
the diagram. diagram.
The essay meets The essay meets only The essay did not meet any
Overall Appeal some partial criteria. criteria presented.
the overall criteria.

Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Midterm Examination.

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Week 10-11 (6 hrs.) : Unit V– Part III The Act: Conscience, Law and
Obedience

Let’s Start :

Do you know that being a human is very tricky especially on how we make
a decision in every conflict and problem in our life? The word “Obedience”
is very easy to say but sometimes it’s hard to do. Now, it’s your time to
realize and learn how to obey the law so we can avoid mistakes.

Read/Watch :

GEF - animated CUHK . (2018, August 29) Why do we obey the law?
[Whiteboard animation for UGH1000 In Dialogue with Humanity Cite]

Visit: https://youtu.be/sBU71uBFB14

Wireless Philosophy. (2018, November 2) Obligation to Obey the Law -

Political
[Matthew Chrisman (University of Edinburgh) explores the nature of our
obligations to obey the law.]

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Read: A. Natural Law – Module 1 Lec 3
Text: Pages 48-57
B. Conscience – Module 1 Lec 4
Text: 61-73
C. Law and Obedience – Pages 76-86

Reflect :

1. How is moral character developed? How do we get to the highest level,

conscience-based moral decisions?
2. Do you think that our feelings or emotions may affect our decision
making?
What are the consequences if an individual cannot develop his/her
decision making? Why they can be obstacles to making the right
decision?
3. How they can help in making the right decisions? Feelings and Reason:
Upsurge of feelings is natural and what we do with them is what makes
us
ethical or unethical
4. How decision making can affect an individual to do the right thing and
avoid mistakes? What is the role of feelings in moral decisions? What
are the disadvantages of over reliance on feelings?
Explore :

Beck Beaupre Gillespie.(2015, January 15)Why Do People Obey the Law?

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CETH-Ethics
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ACTIVITY GUIDE

Unit V :Part III The Act: Conscience, Law and

Obedience

Learning Activity : Reflection Paper

Task : Based on your experience, give at least five (5) tips on how
to
handle your feelings and moral emotions. Write your answer
inside the provided box.

Mode of Submission:
During our face to face class or leave it on my table SAS
Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Your works should be typewritten. Write your answer in a
short bond paper with the prescribed format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year

& Section)
Rubrics
4-5 2-3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Good) (Poor)
The essay is Some parts of the All ideas were based
plagiarism-free essay were based from the internet and
Originality and the from internet and nothing is considered
contents are some are originally original.
not from composed.
internet.
The contents The contents were There is no significance
are very partially significant of the contents at all to
Content
significant to to the topic the topic presented.
Significance the topic presented.
presented.
Some ideas are The essay is vague and
The ideas and
Thoughts organized but there not organized. There is
thoughts are
Organization are still thoughts not no clarification of the
organized well.
clearly stated. ideas and thoughts.
The essay The essay meets The essay did not meet
Overall Appeal meets the only some partial any criteria presented.
overall criteria. criteria.
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Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Final Examination.

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Week 12-14 (9 hrs.) : Part II Unit VI – The Act: Moral Norms, Work
Ethics and Social
Justice

Let’s Start :

Developing Virtue is easy to say but sometimes it’s hard to do. As a

human being, you know the right and wrong but not all the time you
always do the right thing/way. Now this is the right time to develop your
virtue as your habit.
Don’t worry! Because virtue is developed through learning and practice.

Read/Watch :

Teacher Aj’s Classroom. (2021, Sep 13) Moral Agent: Developing virtue as
a habit [This video discusses how is a moral character developed; the
circular relation of acts that build character and acts that emanate from
character. It also tackles moral development particularly the stages of
moral development. It answers the question, how do we get to the highest
level, conscience-based moral decisions?]

Visit: https://youtu.be/4ZcDNidZVbU
Read: Major Textbook: Pages 89-126
Module 2 Lec 1
Work Ethics: Module 1 Lec 2
Interpersonal and Social Ethics Pages 272-349
Module 3 Lec 1-5
Reflect :

1. Does your habit develop your virtues?

2. Are you still in developing stage for your virtues?
3. Why is it important for us to develop our virtues?

Explore :

Virtues For Life l Site Design by 3200 Creative.(Copyright@2022) What is

Virtue?

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Part II Unit VI – The Act: Moral Norms, Work Ethics and Social Justice

Learning Activity : Concept Mapping/ Reflection

Task : Make a short paragraph inside the box. What are your
realizations for your developing stage of virtue?

Mode of Submission:
During our face to face class or leave it on my table SAS
Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Your works should be typewritten. Write your answer in a
short bond paper with the prescribed format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing
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(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year
& Section)

Rubrics :

3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Poor)
All ideas were based from the
internet and nothing is considered
The essay is plagiarism-
original. There is no significance
Originality/ free and the contents are
of the contents at all to the topic
Content not from internet.
presented.
Significance The contents are very
significant to the topic
presented.

2 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Poor)
The essay is vague and not
Thoughts The ideas and thoughts organized. There is no
Organization are organized well. clarification of the ideas and
thoughts.
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Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Final Examination.

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Week 15 (3 hrs.) : Unit VII: Feminism (Women Studies), Peace

Education and Indigenous Studies

Let’s Start :

Women have great roles in the society. They should have equal
opportunity to men in terms of works and treatment. Women should not
be discriminated just because of their weaknesses. Each individual is
unique in when it comes to talents and abilities.

Read/Watch :

WorldFish. (2014, September 26) Gender Equality: Now [Gender

inequality doesn’t make sense on any level. Promoting gender equality
can reduce extreme poverty and hunger and boost shared prosperity for
girls and boys, women and men, around the world.]
Sexual Harassment, Coercion, Contemporary Issues, Feminist View of
Philosophy/Gender and Development, Six Issues/ Pillars/ Dimensions of Peace,
Personal Peace/Inner Peace, Human Rights, Dismantling the Culture of
War/Violence, Living with Justice and Compassion, Living with Harmony with
the Earth, Intercultural Respect, Reconciliation and Solidarity, Indigenous Studies:
Kalibo Sto. Nino AtiAtihan Festival, The Akeanon Bukidnon, Banga Crossing
Massacre, Global Education: New Paradigms of Sustainable Development for
Education / Technology

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Read: Module 1 Lec 6,7.8.9.10

Reflect :

1. In what ways would you show respect for women? Cite specific
examples.
2. What are the common discriminations that women faced in the
society?
3. Do you totally agree that women should have equal rights and
opportunities as men? Why or why not?

Explore :

Myra Flor A. Rafal. (2011) Indigenous Women in the Philippines and its
Combat to Injustice [A Channel for Women’s Reinforcement Operation]
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Unit VII : Feminism (Women Studies), Peace Education and

Indigenous
Studies

Learning Activity : Reaction Paper

Task : Make a Reaction Paper based on this video.

MSFCares . (2014, April

15). Stop Family Violence [If you or someone you know is
experiencing family violence, don't wait until it's too late.]
Visit : https://youtu.be/fdrz599kO8s

Mode of Submission:
During our face to face class or leave
it on
my table SAS Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Your works should be typewritten. Write your answer in a
short bond paper with the prescribed format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year

& Section)
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ACTIVITY GUIDE

Rubrics :
4-5 2-3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Good) (Poor)
The essay is Some parts of the All ideas were based
plagiarism-free essay were based from the internet and
Originality and the from internet and nothing is considered
contents are some are originally original.
not from composed.
internet.
The contents The contents were There is no significance
are very partially significant of the contents at all to
Content
significant to to the topic the topic presented.
Significance the topic presented.
presented.
Some ideas are The essay is vague and
The ideas and
Thoughts organized but there not organized. There is
thoughts are
Organization are still thoughts not no clarification of the
organized well.
clearly stated. ideas and thoughts.
The essay The essay meets The essay did not meet
Overall Appeal meets the only some partial any criteria presented.
overall criteria. criteria.

Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Final Examination.

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Week 16 (3 hrs.) : Unit VIII: Part III: Frameworks and Principles Behind
our Moral Disposition Frameworks

Let’s Start :

Have you encountered some instances that trigger yourself to do or act

bad than to do good things? I’m sure, all of us have experienced this kind
of actions. This topic may help you realize and learn what are the things or
actions to avoid.

Read/Watch :

Alab Pinoy. (2019, April 1) 14 Good Filipino Traits and Habits [All copyright
goes to original owner and/or any possible 3 rd party copyright holders. This
video was edited, intended and uploaded for research and entertainment
purposes and falls under “Fair Use” guideline.]

Visit: https://youtu.be/XSBKbwWXArs
Virtue Ethics Pages 127-143; 36-45
Module 1 Lec 5 Relational Responsibility Method
Module 2 Lec 2 Discernment
Read: Research: Module 1 Lec 6 Hermeneutics
Module 2 Lec 4 Existentialism

Reflect :

1. How can we develop our sensitivity to the common good?

2. Why moral theories and mental frames are important?
3. How Filipino Values affect us as a person?

Explore :

studocu.com(2013, September)Module 4: FRAMEWORKS AND PRINCIPLES

BEHIND OUR MORAL DISPOSITION

MODULE 4:
FRAMEWORKS AND
PRINCIPLES BEHIND
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OUR
MORAL DISPOSITION
MODULE 4:
FRAMEWORKS AND
PRINCIPLES BEHIND
OUR
MORAL DISPOSITION
MODULE 4:
FRAMEWORKS AND
PRINCIPLES BEHIND
OUR
MORAL DISPOSITION
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nding-the-self/m4-frameworks-and-principles-behind-our-moral-
disposition/19613749
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CETH-Ethics
1st Semester AY 2022-2023

ACTIVITY GUIDE

Unit VIII : Part III: Frameworks and Principles Behind our

Moral
Disposition Frameworks

Learning Activity : Self-Assessment

Task : Assess yourself thoroughly given all the good and bad
things
that you did in the past. After doing so, answer the following
questions in just 2-3 sentences per question only.

1. What do you think are the guiding principles that guide you
all throughout your journey in life?

2. Is it really necessary to find time assessing and evaluating

yourself so you may know what kind of person you are?
Why
or why not?

3. What do you think are the possible ways for you to

improve
your disposition in life?

Mode of Submission:
During our face to face class or leave
it on
my table SAS Faculty Room

Format of the Output:

Your works should be typewritten. Write your answer in a
short bond paper with the prescribed format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year

& Section)
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ACTIVITY GUIDE
Rubrics

4-5 2-3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Good) (Poor)
The essay is Some parts of the All ideas were based
plagiarism-free essay were based from the internet and
Originality and the from internet and nothing is considered
contents are some are originally original.
not from composed.
internet.
The contents The contents were There is no significance
are very partially significant of the contents at all to
Content
significant to to the topic the topic presented.
Significance the topic presented.
presented.
Some ideas are The essay is vague and
The ideas and
Thoughts organized but there not organized. There is
thoughts are
Organization are still thoughts not no clarification of the
organized well.
clearly stated. ideas and thoughts.
The essay The essay meets The essay did not meet
Overall Appeal meets the only some partial any criteria presented.
overall criteria. criteria.

Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Final Examination.

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CETH – Ethics
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STUDY GUIDE

17 weeks (3 hrs.) : Unit IX – Conclusion: Ethics through thick and

thin, and Ethics and Religion

Let’s Start :

Hello! I have a question for you. What religion do you have? Do you think
your religion has the most righteous way in teaching you the proper Ethics
and giving you good advices about decision-making? How would you prove
that your religion is the most righteous when it comes to prioritizing what
is right? So, stay tuned! This topic will help you enlighten your mind about
this matter.

Read/Watch :

SIR E! (2021, March 17) ETHICS THROUGH THICK AND THIN

(GLOBALIZATION AND ITS ETHICAL CHALLENGES) [#Ethics #Globalization
#Religion #Pluralism #ReligiousPluralism #Multiculturalism
#EthicalChallengesandResponses]

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Read: Pluralism: Module 2 Lec 3
Module 2 Lec 5 world Religion, etc.
Text: Pages 240-258
Guide Questions: What are the challenges to ethical behavior in today’s world?
Is it still meaningful to search for universal values? How do
we
respond to an increasingly pluralist and individualist
globalized
world?
Reflect :
1. Does your existing religion affect your way of thinking and decision-
making?

2. Do you think your religion has something to do on the way you react,
respond and decide? Yes or No. Defend your answer.

3. With the use of social media, how would you encourage youth today to
do
what is right because that should be the good thing to do, not just
because
for popularity nor publicity?

Explore :
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profmcgowan (2020, September 8) Ethics and Religion, pt. 1

MODULE 4:
FRAMEWORKS AND
PRINCIPLES BEHIND
OUR
MORAL DISPOSITION
MODULE 4:
FRAMEWORKS AND
PRINCIPLES BEHIND
OUR
MORAL DISPOSITION
MODULE 4:
FRAMEWORKS AND
PRINCIPLES BEHIND
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OUR
MORAL DISPOSITION
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CETH-Ethics
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ACTIVITY GUIDE

Unit VII : Conclusion: Ethics through thick and thin, and

Ethics and Religion

Learning Activity : Listing down the Good and Bad

Task : List down 5 good things that you did in the past in which
you feel so grateful for doing so. Moreover, list down 5 bad
things that you did in the past as well in which you regret for
doing so.

After listing down all these things, answer the following

questions in just 2-3 sentences per question only.

1. What realizations do you have upon listing down the good

and bad things that you did in the past?

2. Based on your observations and assessment in yourself,

how
does your religion guide you in your daily life?

3. What actions should you take to correct those bad things

that
you did in the past?

Mode of Submission:
Output will be sent thru email: _________________________

Format of the Output:

Your works should be typewritten. Write your answer in a
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short bond paper with the prescribed format:

Font Style - Century Gothic

Font Size – 12
Margin – Normal
Spacing – Single Spacing

(Do not forget to indicate your Name, Degree Program, Year

& Section)

Rubrics ACTIVITY GUIDE

4-5 2-3 1
CRITERIA
(Excellent) (Good) (Poor)
The essay is Some parts of the All ideas were based
plagiarism-free essay were based from the internet and
Originality and the from internet and nothing is considered
contents are some are originally original.
not from composed.
internet.
The contents The contents were There is no significance
are very partially significant of the contents at all to
Content
significant to to the topic the topic presented.
Significance the topic presented.
presented.
Some ideas are The essay is vague and
The ideas and
Thoughts organized but there not organized. There is
thoughts are
Organization are still thoughts not no clarification of the
organized well.
clearly stated. ideas and thoughts.
The essay The essay meets The essay did not meet
Overall Appeal meets the only some partial any criteria presented.
overall criteria. criteria.

Deadline: Output must be submitted one week before Final Examination.