Winter
Term 2010
Instructor: Dr. Sarah
Fowler
Email: sbfowler@noctrl.edu
Office: #13, 225 N.
Loomis
Office Hours: M 9:30-10:30am;
W 9-10:30am |
Meeting Time:
10:40-11:50am MWF
Classroom: Larrance
5
Preceptor: Elizabeth
Cavallone
Email: eacavallone@noctrl.edu
Office: #13, 225 N.
Loomis
Office Hour: Tues.
11:45am-12:45pm
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course homepage
address:
http://ncc.fisherfowler.net/ethics
Course
Powerpoints
Blackboard
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Ethics is the study
of the basis of morality in order to develop a moral perspective as we
face difficult ethical dilemmas. In our era the notion of a common
value system has increasingly come under attack, from individualism on
one hand and "tribalism" on the other. The focus of this course will be
on how we can find the moral core of what it means to be a member of the
human community in the face of violence at home and abroad.
Throughout the reading
and discussion of philosophical and literary writings on ethics we will
explore the history and meaning of human value judgments, learning from
the past in order to construct the future...
COURSE GOALS:
By
the end of this course, the student should:
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Be familiar with a number
of the important ethical theories from the past.
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Be able to use these theories
effectively in discussions of contemporary ethical issues
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Understand and appreciate
how these theories have been used in literary works.
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Develop an understanding
of the role of ethics in human community.
COURSE TEXT: Louis
P. Pojman THE MORAL LIFE -- 3rd edition
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
It is assumed
that all work submitted in fulfillment of the assignments for this course
is yours.
Please be familiar
with the NCC academic honesty
policy and ask any questions that you may have concerning this
policy
BEFORE your work is submitted.
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Attendance & Class/Group
Participation [5% of course grade]
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Evaluation of participation
will be based on accurate and succinct responses to questions from the
instructor and active and thoughtful participation in class and small group
discussions. Being in class is good, but not sufficient to receive
the full 5%.
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The 1st
week ethical issue assignment will form part of this evaluation component.
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More than two absences
[unless legitimately excused] will affect your grade directly at
the rate of 1% per additional absence from the 5%, after the determination
of the participation grade.
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Reading Quizzes [20%
of course grade]
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Will be due each Wednesday
at the beginning of class and will be taken on blackboard for a total
of 7 quizzes. [Make-up quizzes will be entirely at the discretion
of the instructor and only given in exceptional circumstances.]
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The highest 5 quiz
grades will be counted towards your quiz grade. Each quiz will
cover material read since the last quiz [or exam]
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Writing Assignments:
[40%
of course grade]
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There will be 3 writing
assignments worth 15% each [except for the first which will be worth
10%] **For due dates and topics see the links in the SYLLABUS.**
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Exams: [35% of
course grade] Study Guides will be posted a week ahead of the exams.
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Midterm
Exam: 20% -- Quiz part will be online, the essay question will
be in class on February 12, 2010.
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Final
Exam 15% -- Monday, March 15 at 10:00am - 12:00noon in our regular
classroom
Please
note:
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The usage
of cell phones in class is not permitted. Please turn off and put away.
Computer use is at the discretion of the instructor.
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The
material on this website has the same status as a paper syllabus.
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Students
are responsible for accessing this website regularly as assignments and
updates will be posted here.
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