HI Everyone. Please read your chapter on Animal Rights and write a brief reflection on your position. Should animals be treated similar to humans. What do you think of testing and experimenting with animals? What about vegetarianism? Explain the way you feel the way you feel.
Next topic is the environment. I'll be posting again soon. See you next week!!!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Bamboozled
Read chapters 9 and 10 on Welfare and Social Justice with Discrimination. Write a reflection of the Spike Lee film BAMBOOZLED.
Friday, May 16, 2008
United 93
Read Chapter Eight on War, Terrorism, and Civil Liberties
Write a reflection about the film United 93 and how 9/11 affected you personally.
Next, what is a preemptive war? According to the book, "the justification of preemptive war is the claim that changes in warfare and the character of our enemies thoughout the world make preemption necessary." Do you agree with this justification as it relates to the war in Iran? Why?
Write a reflection about the film United 93 and how 9/11 affected you personally.
Next, what is a preemptive war? According to the book, "the justification of preemptive war is the claim that changes in warfare and the character of our enemies thoughout the world make preemption necessary." Do you agree with this justification as it relates to the war in Iran? Why?
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Dead Man Walking
Read Chapter Seven on Capital Punishment if you haven't already.
Write a short reflection on the film Dead Man Walking and then give your opinion for or against death penalty. Take a look at Abolitionist Arguments (against Capital Punishment) and Retentionist Arguments (for Capital Punishment)in the book. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Write a short reflection on the film Dead Man Walking and then give your opinion for or against death penalty. Take a look at Abolitionist Arguments (against Capital Punishment) and Retentionist Arguments (for Capital Punishment)in the book. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Friday, May 9, 2008
Midterm Exam
Please wait for class to begin to write your post. Meet in classroom first.
Chose a topic from that we have covered in weeks 1-5 of this class. Write an essay arguing your opinion about the topic. Write it in a word processing program so that you can check for spelling and grammar and then paste into the blog. Please refer to the book for arguments written about the topics and cite the book at least twice. You may reference any films or current events or even books on the topic. You have an hour to get it posted and then you will watch the film Dead Man Walking. I will assign homework on the blog this evening so pay attention as always.
Good luck. Any questions, email rachel.g.hoffman@gmail.com
Chose a topic from that we have covered in weeks 1-5 of this class. Write an essay arguing your opinion about the topic. Write it in a word processing program so that you can check for spelling and grammar and then paste into the blog. Please refer to the book for arguments written about the topics and cite the book at least twice. You may reference any films or current events or even books on the topic. You have an hour to get it posted and then you will watch the film Dead Man Walking. I will assign homework on the blog this evening so pay attention as always.
Good luck. Any questions, email rachel.g.hoffman@gmail.com
Friday, May 2, 2008
Blade Runner
Write a few paragraphs describing a future that illustrates the possible results of human cloning and or stem cell research. If you would like, you can combine both topics. You create an optimistic or pessimistic view. Try to include moral dilema if you are able. Use descriptive language. Use imagination. Write in a way that the reader is able to visualize your world.
Extra credit if you can put a link to an image that you create to illustrate this world, or if you would like.. you can make a short film and post on youtube. If so, provide a link with your post.
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