Philosophy & Language

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Course Details:

Grades: 10-12

Length: one semester

Prerequisites: At least 11^th grade standing or teacher recommendation for a 10^th grade student.

Course Description:

This course provides a brief introduction into the various components of philosophy, along with an analysis of the arguments of key philosophers, to introduce learners to the history of ideas that have shaped thinking. A brief introduction into comparative philosophy gives learners greater understanding of the processes of thinking and reasoning, and an appreciation of how different traditions complement, rather than contradict one another.

Required Activities

Reading:

For site-based reading options, see the Philosophy and Language supplement book list in the appendix.

Writing:

The learner will take notes that can be used as references for more intensive writing assignments.
The learner will journal and respond informally to various philosophical thought experiments and/or ideologies.
The learner will write one formal essay examining key philosophical questions at the end of each unit of study.

Speaking and Listening:

The learner will respond verbally to philosophical questions using rational thinking that organizes logical premises and conclusions during directed class discussions or in pair sharing.
The learner will engage thoughtfully in graded large group discussions using Socratic and other methodology.

See the appendix for the Suggested Supplemental Reading List.

Informational Texts

Graduate - Level Competency:

Informational Texts

GS.1 Learners will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of complex print and non-print informational texts – including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects, and self-selected material.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.1 The learner will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print informational texts, including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Read and understand the essential qualities of commonly referenced thought experiments.
- Read and respond to commonly referenced arguments in philosophy.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.D.1-4; L/IL.1-3

Performance: R4.1-9

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

III.A.1-3, V.A.1-3,VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, III. .1-2, IV.B.1-4, VI.B.1-3, III.C1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.d, 3, 7.a-b

AK Digital Literacy

6-12. EL.4, 6-12. KC. 1-4, 6-12. GC.1-4

Literature

Graduate - Level Competency:

Literature

GS.2 Learners will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and engage with a variety of complex print and non-print literary texts, both teacher and self-selected.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.2 The learner will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and engage with a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print literary texts.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Read and analyze metaphorical, fictionalized, or allegorical expressions of philosophical thought.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.D.1-4; L/IL.1-3

Performance: R4.1-9

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B1-3, III.B.1-2, B.IV.1-4, B.V.1-3, B.VI.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4,II.D.1-3,III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.d, 3, 7.a-b

AK Digital Literacy

6-12. EL.4, 6-12. KC. 1-4, 6-12. GC.1-4

Writing

Graduate - Level Competency:

Writing

GS.3 Learners will write in a variety of modes, including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive, using complex reasoning, structure, and language.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.3 The learner will write in a variety of modes (including analytical, narrative, explanatory, and expressive), and use increasingly complex reasoning, structure, and language.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

- Develop strong note-taking skills and use notes as references for more intensive writing assignments.
- Journal and respond informally to various philosophical thought experiments and/or ideologies.
- Compose formal essays examining key philosophical questions.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.1-8, B.2, C.1-5

Performance: W4.1-5

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.ID.3, 6-12.ID.4

AASL

I.B1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II. .1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4,.II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

4.c-d

Speaking and Listening

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Speaking

GS.4 Learners will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Listening

GS.5 Learners will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and reflectively in a variety of settings and purpose.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.4 The learner will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively, strategically making increasingly complex decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Respond verbally to philosophical questions using rational thinking that organizes logical premises and conclusions.

Standards:

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.1, 6-12.DC.3

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.2-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

ISTE

1.a, 6.a,c-d

AKSS

E/LA.D.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.5,7

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.5 The learner will demonstrate the ability to listen critically and thoughtfully in a variety of settings and purposes.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Engage thoughtfully in Socratic-seminar style large group discussions.

Standards:

AKSS

E/LA.B.1-3, C.1-5, D.1-4

Cultural: CS.A.1,3, D.5, E.3-8

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.A.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III.C.1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Research

Graduate - Level Competency:

Research

GS.6 Learners will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate self-selected and given topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information independently and collaboratively.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.6 The learner will demonstrate the ability to conduct research to investigate topics, evaluate sources, utilize databases, and synthesize information in an increasingly complex manner.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Include cited sources in formal essay assignments in the form of both in-text citations and a works cited page.

Standards:

AKSS

W.6

SL.5

AASL

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.DC.3

ISTE

1.c, 2.b, 3, 4.b, 5.c, 6, 7.b-c

Technology

Graduate - Level Competencies:

Technological

GS.7 Learners will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology to gather, interpret, collaborate, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Media Literacy

GS.8 Learners will engage in independent critical thinking through accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and creating a complex variety of media.

Course/Grade Competency:

HS.7 The learner will demonstrate the ability to appropriately use the tools of technology (including digital media and the Internet) to gather, interpret, and analyze information and create shareable products.

Content Objectives:

The learner will:

Understand the uses and limitations of search engines.
Use library and professional databases with teacher guidance.
Make choices from a limited range about technology platforms, and use the appropriate tools (e.g., an app or program) to present material.
Select technology from a curated list to demonstrate learning and present material.

Standards:

AKSS

RI.5, 6, and 7

RL.7

SL.3 and 5

L.5

ISTE

1.d, 3, 4, 5.c, 6

AK Digital Literacy

6-12.EL.4, 6-12.KC.1-4, 6-12.ID.1-4, 6-12.CT.3, 6-12.CC.1-4

AASL

I.A.1-2, II.A.1-3, III.A.1-3, IV. A.1-3, V.A.1-3, VI.A.1-3, I.B.1-3, II.B.1-3, III.B.1-2, IV.B.1-4, V.B.1-3, VI.B.1-2, I.C.1-4, II.C.1-2, III. .1-2, IV.C.1-3, V.C.1-3, VI.C.1-2, I.D.1-4, II.D.1-3, III.D.1-2, IV.D.1-3, V.D.1-3, VI.D.1-3

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