Course title

SS 95

Pre-requisite

IB Coordinator Approval

Course description

The purpose of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is to stimulate reflection on the knowledge and the experience of students both in and outside the classroom. TOK examines various areas of knowledge; truth; logic; value judgments and the role of language and thought in knowledge. The course challenges students to question the basis of knowledge; to be aware of subjective and ideological biases and to develop a personal mode of thought based on analysis of evidence and expressed in rational arguments. Students utilize various artistically techniques to represent their knowledge; from performances to drawing and even graphic design. They also write two essays written on prescribed topics make up TOK's assessment. This course is part of the IB Diploma Programme. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Mesa

School / district Address

63 E. Main St.

School zip code

85201

Requested competency code

Fine Arts

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • FIAR
  • 1 year of Fine Art

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No