Assignment Question
You will write a short response essay from the provided prompts. The short response essay must be a minimum of 2-3 pages in length. Each assignment choice (below) consists of detailed instructions. You must have the assignment name (e.g. Ethics in the News) and due date printed at the top of your essay. You are free to choose the topic of your choice (from the list). The essay must be typed in MLA format (12 point font) and written at an academic level. If you have any writing anxiety, I suggest presenting a rough draft for my comments/suggestions. Also, the campus Writing Center is a wonderful source for assistance. If you use any outside source information (on those that require such), you must offer in-text (parenthetical) citations, as well as a Works Cited page. If you have any questions concerning citations or avoiding plagiarism, please ask me. The essay is worth 100 possible points (10% of the total grade). Ethical Film Analysis 2-3 page essay examining ethical issues in a particular film (chosen from list below). If you decide to use a film that is not on the list, you must get my prior approval. You will analyze the ethical issues/questions/concepts at work in your chosen film. You are not writing a movie review – avoid the “I like/dislike it” trap. No outside sources are to be used for this essay (only the film). You will be analyzing the film and how it relates to the ethical concepts discussed in the textbook and classroom lectures. Be sure to introduce the film’s title and any key actors in the introduction. Be clear which film you are discussing. You are viewing this film as a philosopher, not just an audience member waiting to be entertained. The viewing itself is a philosophical exercise. Discuss the particular ethical ideas and themes as they relate to the ideas discussed in this course (text and classroom discussions).
Points to ponder: What makes this particular film a philosophical discourse? What ethical issues are presented? Is there a specific theme throughout? What? How are these issues addressed? By whom? Is the film successful in addressing the particular issue(s)? How? What specific theories (from text and class discussion) do you recognize? Possible films are listed on the following link: http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/education/002/film/index.html