DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS College of Education Religious Education Department COURSE SYLLABUS FIRST SEMESTER, SY 2013-2014 Course Title Course

Code Units Earned Prerequisite Spirituality of Social Transformation REED 144 3 REED 141 Foundation of Christian Faith, REED 142 Discipleship in the Christian Community, REED 143 Living Out our Christian Commitment

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COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will provide you with a better understanding of the Catholic Churchs role in making truth, charity, justice, and freedom present in our society. Rooted on the Catholic Churchs social doctrine, it will provide you with an avenue t owards the development of a Christian conviction in the pursuit of social transformation starting from yourself and eventually in the society as a whole.

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DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGAs) Has passion for excellence By the end of the course, the following are expected to be realized: Comprehend and describe the role of every citizen in the pursuit for a social transformation that is rooted on the Gospel values by reflecting on human experience in the light of the Churchs social doctrine. Appreciate the importance of social involvement as an integral aspect of being a Christian. Show concern for the well-being of the person and of the whole creation. Participate in community activities by becoming active members of the Church and society. REED144 Page 1 of 6 as of May 10, 2013

God-loving Patriotic

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FINAL PRODUCT

For your final product, you have a choice between a research paper or a video documentation that tackles a current social issue. Your work must exhibit your familiarity and deep understanding of the issue and the Catholic Church s teaching vis-a-vis the issue that you have chosen. You must also give your opinion on how a student like you can promote Christian values and be an instrument of social transformation.

ELGA-based rubric for the final output: A. Patriotic Category Choice of topic (Social issue).

Advanced (4 points) Topic deals with a current and pressing social issue. Multiple techniques are used to artfully and successfully promote social involvement

Intermediate (3 points) Topic deals with a current and important social issue. There are efforts to promote social involvement

Elementary (2 points) Topic deals with an important socia issue.

Beginner (1 point) Topic deals with a social issue.

Score

Promotion of Social Involvement

There is a little effort to promote social involvement.

There is no effort to promote social involvement.

B. Passionate for excellence Category Advanced (4 points) Subject knowledge The project shows deep understanding of the social issues and displays critical reflection. The research paper / documentation presented is wellresearched, wellwritten, and wellorganized. Visuals and audio are creative and strongly enhance presentation.

Intermediate (3 points) Adequate knowledge of subject is demonstrated.

Elementary (2 points) Not enough information is present.

Beginner (1 point) Very little knowledge of the subject is exhibited.

Score

Presentation

Presentation/ research paper follows logical progression and has minimal errors.

The over-all content and/or the connection between some parts of the paper / presentation need improvement. There are parts in the visuals / audio which need improvement.

Presentation / paper is not organized and has many errors.

Visuals and Audio (for video documentation)

Visuals and audio enhance presentation.

Visuals/audio needs a lot of improvement. REED144 Page 2 of 6 as of May 10, 2013

C. God-loving Category Promotes Christian Ideals

Advanced (4 points) Very satisfactorily integrates and promotes Christian ideals.

Intermediate (3 points) Satisfactorily integrates and promotes Christian ideals

Elementary (2 points) Minimally integrates and promotes Christian ideals.

Beginner (1 point) Does not integrate nor promote Christian ideals.

Score

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ASSESSMENT Preliminary/Midterm Major Exam Attendance Class Participation/Behavior Assignment /Ref. Paper/Project Quizzes/Seatwork Total COURSE OUTLINE Topics

Percentage 30% 15% 20% 20% 15% 100%

Final/Culminating Final Exam Attendance Class Participation/Behavior Final Output Quizzes/Seatwork Total

Criteria 30% 15% 20% 20% 15% 100%

V.

Hours 4.5

Introduction: Synthesis/Recap of the key concepts from previous REED subjects Spirituality of social transformation and Christian Mission

Teaching Strategies PRELIMINARY PERIOD Establishment of Rapport in class Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences Use of Biblical texts and Church documents Creation of a warm and trusting classroom atmosphere Encouragement for optimum class participation Clear and in-depth classroom discussions Reference to the different Lasallian outreach and formation programs as concrete expressions of spirituality of social transformation. Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences Use of Biblical texts and Church documents Encouragement for optimum class participation Clear and in-depth classroom discussions Use of appropriate examples and references.

Class Activities Bible reading/Praying Classroom discussion Group Sharing

The First Step in the Cycle of Christian Praxis: Experience As Lasallians, as Filipinos, and as members of the global community The reality of social sin Our sources of hope

10.5

Bible reading/Praying Classroom discussion Group sharing Film showing/Song Analysis/ Reflection Collage making Reporting Liturgical celebration REED144 Page 3 of 6 as of May 10, 2013

The Second Step in the Cycle of Christian Praxis: Social Analysis Social Analysis and its role in social transformation The Third Step in the Cycle of Christian Praxis: Theological Reflection Catholic social documents Christian concept of human person Christian concept of human work Christian concept of the right to private property Churchs teaching on Church and state relationship

4.5

10.5

MIDTERM PERIOD Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences Use of Biblical texts and Church documents Creation of a warm and trusting classroom atmosphere Encouragement for optimum class participation Clear and in-depth classroom discussions Use of appropriate examples and references

Bible reading/Praying Classroom discussion Group sharing Film showing/Song Analysis/ Reflection Liturgical celebration Reporting Panel discussion Symposium

The Fourth Step in the Cycle of Christian Praxis: Social Action (The Challenge to Every Filipino) Churchs teaching on preferential option for the poor Churchs teaching on people empowerment and active nonviolence Churchs teaching on integrity of creation Churchs teaching on globalization Synthesis and missioning/sending off activity

15.0

FINAL PERIOD Sharing of personal beliefs and experiences Use of Biblical texts and Church documents Creation of a warm and trusting classroom atmosphere Encouragement for optimum class participation Clear and in-depth classroom discussions Use of appropriate examples and references with emphasis on the Lasallian mission.

Bible reading/Praying Classroom discussion Group sharing Liturgical celebration Outreach Activity Participation in the KARAKOL 2014 (as part of the Lasallian Days celebration and CREED 2014 Activities) N.B. Participation in the KARAKOL is required for all REED144 students.

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COURSE POLICIES A. Prompt and regular attendance is required. If you arrived late, you are expected to submit a piece of paper (1/8) indicating your name, signature, date and the time you entered the classroom. This is to ensure that you will be marked late instead of absent. B. You are responsible in the monitoring of the number of your absences. C. Assignments/seatworks/projects must be submitted on or before the due date. D. Always be prepared with a blue or black inked pen and a clean sheet of paper (yellow pad) of different sizes. E. Special exams will be given only within the week after the missed scheduled exam. For this purpose, you must secure and present a permit/receipt of payment for special exam from the Accounting Office. F. You are expected to behave properly inside the classroom by paying attention to the discussions and activities and by showing respect to your teacher, classmates, and visitors (if there are). G. You should not leave the classroom without first asking permission from the teacher. For valid reasons, you may be allowed to leave the room only for 5 minutes. H. You must observe the class seat plan at all times, otherwise, you may be considered absent. I. You are not allowed to use any electronic device (i.e. cellular phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) during class hours. J. You are required to secure a copy of the textbook and handouts for classroom discussions and activities. N.B. All other policies (attendance, tardiness, decorum, grievance, etc) shall be subject to the provisions of the latest version of the Student Handbook.

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REFERENCES PRIMARY SOURCES ND Bernardo, H. (2008). Responding to the call of justice and love. (2 Edition). Manila: National Bookstore. Bible (Any Catholic Edition) SECONDARY SOURCE nd Acts and Decrees of the 2 Plenary Council of the Philippines. ONLINE SOURCES http://cbcponline.net/v2/ http://www.cbcponline.net/statements/statementonmining.html http://www.catholicsocialteaching.org.uk/ http://nassa.org.ph/ http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dottsoc_en.html http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/ http://www.impactmagazine.net/ REED144 Page 5 of 6 as of May 10, 2013

http://www.vatican.va/ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM http://www.osjspm.org/CatholicSocialTeaching http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/ http://www.ewtn.com/vlibrary/search.asp http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=333 http://www.scribd.com/doc/62910095/Catechism-for-Filipino-Catholics-CFC N.B. Other references may be required and/or provided as necessary.

Prepared by:

Religious Education Department

Endorsed by:

DR. MARIANO THOMAS S. RAMIREZ Chair, Religious Education Department

DR. MANUEL G. CAMARSE Dean, College of Education

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