DIPLOMA & BPh IN WESTERN PHILOSOPHY 2019-2020
The Diplomas and Bachelors are the first academic titles that can lead to a profession or be a stepping stone to an academic career. These programmes are implemented according to the Benchmarks and Qualifications Framework of the Sri Lankan University Grants Commission (UGC) (© 2012 Ministry of Higher Education no. 18, Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka) and the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) in Rome, Italy (EU Diploma Prot. No. 28/2016 dated 25th July 2016). The Biennial Diploma in philosophy is conferred by the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome. The Triennial BPh is offered by the DBCIPH. The Sri Lankan UGC recognizes foreign universities/higher educational institutes based on international acceptance. The FCE B1 in English and basic Latin language are prerequisites to initiate the Diploma and BPh.
BIENNIAL DIPLOMA IN WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
CONFERRED BY THE SALESIAN PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY, ROME - ITALY
| YEAR ONE - FIRST SEMESTER | YEAR TWO - THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| CODE | COURSE | CODE | COURSE |
| OFS01 | Introduction to Western Philosophy | OS10.4.1 | Nastika & Astika Darsanas |
| OCS01 | Methodology of Scientific Research | OFS06.1 | Moral Philosophy/Fundamental Ethics - Basic Module |
| OS03 | Philosophy of Education | OFS03 | Theoretical Philosophy II/Natural Theology - Basic Module |
| OFS10.1 | History of Ancient Western Philosophy - Basic Module | P03 | Cambridge Assessment of English FCE B2 |
| P02 | Latin I-II | OFS12.1 | History of Modern Western Philosophy - Basic Module |
| P03 | Cambridge Assessment of English FCE B2 - CAE C1 | P02 | Latin I-II |
| OFS08.1 | Logic - Basic Module | OS10.4.2 | History of Contemporary Indian Philosophy |
| OS10.1 | Philosophy of Religions: Buddhist Philosophy | OS07 | General Psychology |
| YEAR ONE - SECOND SEMESTER | YEAR TWO - FOURTH SEMESTER | ||
| CODE | COURSE | CODE | COURSE |
| OFS02.1 | Philosophy of Being/Metaphysics/Theoretical Phil. I - Basic Module | OFS04.1 | Philosophy of Science/Cosmology - Basic Module |
| OFS09.1 | Philosophy of Knowledge - Basic Module | OS08 | Applied Psychology |
| OS10.4.4 | History of Ancient Indian Philosophy | OFS07.1 | Political Philosophy - Basic Module |
| OFS11.1 | History of Medieval Western Philosophy - Basic Module | OFS13.1 | History of Contemporary Western Philosophy - Basic Module |
| OCS02 | Relation Between Philosophy and Theology (Fides et Ratio) | OS01 | Economy, Ethics and Finance * CARITAS IN VERITATE |
| OS18 | History of the Salesian Congregation I (1815-1888) - (Salesian Studies) | OS04 | Philosophy of Language |
| OFS05.1 | Philosophical Anthropology/Philosophy of Man - Basic Module | P02 | Latin I-II |
| P02 | Latin I-II | P03 | Cambridge Assessment of English FCE B2 |
| P03 | Cambridge Assessment of English FCE B2 | OS10.3 | History of Religions: Islam |
| OS15 | Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church | ||
TRIENNIAL BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BP.H) IN WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
OFFERED BY DON BOSCO CHINTHANALOKA
| YEAR THREE - FIFTH SEMESTER | YEAR THREE - SIXTH SEMESTER | ||
| CODE | COURSE | CODE | COURSE |
| OFS02.2 | Theoretical Phil. I/Philosophy of Being/Metaphysics - Advance Module: EMMANUEL KANT, Critique of Pure Reason (1781, 1787) | OFS06.2 | Moral Philosophy/Fundamental Ethics - Advanced Module: ALASDAIR C. MACINTYRE, After Virtue (1981) |
| OS39 | Ecumenism & Inter Religious Dialogue: Arminianism | OS10.4.3 | Philosophy of Religions - Hinduism: R.C. ZENNER, The Bhagavad Gita |
| OFS13.2 | History of Contemporary Western Philosophy - Advance Module: JEAN PAUL SARTRE, Being and Nothingness (1943) | OS04.1 | Philosophy of Language - Advance Module: ARISTOTLE, Rhetoric |
| OFS03.2 | Theoretical Philosophy II/Natural Theology - Advance Module: ETIENNE GILSON, God and Philosophy (1941) | OFS09.2 | Philosophy of Knowledge - Advance Module: CHARLES TAYLOR, A Secular Age (2007) |
| OS10.1.1 | History of Religions - Buddhist Philosophy Advance Module: DALAI LAMA XIV, Beyond Religion. Ethics for a Whole World | OFS11.2 | History of Medieval Western Philosophy - Advance Module: WILLIAM OF OCKHAM, Tractatus de Principiis Theologiae |
| OS30 | Modern European Languages: Italian I (Intermediate Level) | OFS10.2 | History of Ancient Western Philosophy - Advance Module: AUGUSTINE, City of God |
| OCS03 | Informatics I/Computer Literacy | OCS04 | Informatics II/Computer Literacy |
| OS03.1 | Philosophy of Education - Advance Module Principles and Techniques of Teaching and Pedagogy: AGGARWA J.C., Principles, Methods and Techniques of Teaching (2009) | OS10.4.5 | Philosophy of Religions - Hinduism: SRI AUROBINDO, The Secret of the Veda |
| P03 | Cambridge Assessment of English FCE B2 | OS31 | Modern European Languages: Italian II (Intermediate Level) |
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
DBCIPH engages at the British Council Sri Lanka as its exam centre for Cambridge English Qualifications in FCE B2 & IELTS. The Cambridge Assessment English Qualifications are recognized by over 25,000 universities and other organizations around the world. It opens the door to higher education and employment opportunities. The Cambridge journey begins from the kindergarten studies to university degrees. Today the Cambridge Assessment English has proved to be the world’s leading English teacher and exam provider revolutionizing the art of teaching and learning in an enjoyable and effective manner. In DBCIPH the class routine of the YLE and General Studies of KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE will be from Monday to Saturday from 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
This programme and exams consist of listening, writing, use of English, reading and speaking. These courses will be facilitated with adequate computer delivered exercises and learning activities to make them easier and more convenient to the students. The admission to all the Cambridge Assessment English Programmes is preceded by an entrance test. The knowledge of the English language of the student is assessed during the entrance test. DBCIPH delivers good programmes aiming at a high performance levels in the Cambridge Assessment English exams held at the British Council Sri Lanka. Time Tables of all the Cambridge Assessment Exams are published by the DBCIPH. It also organizes periodic workshops and seminars under the patronage of the British Council Sri Lanka.
| Young Learners (YLE) | Capacity | Level of Qualification | Activity | Lessons |
| Pre A1 Starters | Age 6 to 8 / Grade 2 & 3 | Preliminary | 100 Hours Lessons | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking |
| A1 Movers | Age 9 to 10 / Grade 4 & 5 | Beginner A1 on the Common European Framework | 175 Hours Lessons | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking |
| A2 Flyers | Age 11 to 12 / Grade 6 & 7 | Elementary A2 on the Common European Framework | 250 Hours (Two to three years at schooling) | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking |
| General English | Capacity | Level of Qualification | Activity | Lessons |
| Key (KET) & Key for Schools (KETfS) | Age 13 to 14 / Grade 7 or 8 / Absolute Beginner/Fluent Speaker | Elementary A2 on the Common European Framework | 250 Hours Lessons | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking |
| Preliminary (PET) & Preliminary for Schools (PETfS) | Age 15 to 16 / Grade 9 or 10 / English in practical/everyday situations and foundation for professional English Qualification | Intermediate B1 on the Common European Framework | Study to communicate when travelling or dealing with English speakers for work | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking |
| First Certificate in English (FCE) B2 & First Certificate in English for Schools (FCEfS) B2 | Age 16 to 17 / Grade 11 to 13 / Can speak and write English well enough to work or study in an English-speaking environment | Upper Intermediate B2 on the Common European Framework | Study a foundation-level or pre-university course taught in English | Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening & Speaking |
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) | Standard expected of a professional business person or an undergraduate university student | Advanced C1 on the Common European Framework | Prove to employers or universities the ability to communicate confidently in English in professional and high-level academic situations | Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening & Speaking |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | Have mastered English and can use it fluently in demanding research, academic and professional situations | Proficient C2 on the Common European Framework | Prove to employers the ability to use English at a senior management level, or to study at postgraduate or PhD level at an English-speaking university | Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening & Speaking |
IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language test today. It has become mandatory to guarantee the language proficiency for higher education and local and foreign employment opportunities. DBCIPH assists candidates preparing for IELTS to secure skills and exam techniques. Regular coaching, computer delivered activities and distant learning programmes facilitate to obtain advanced knowledge and succeed in the test. At DBCIPH candidates can now register themselves for IELTS.