1.3 Examining Ethics and Ethical Reasoning
The concept of social justice involves finding the optimum balance between our joint responsibilities
as a society and our responsibilities as individuals to contribute to a just society. Many different ideas exist about
where that optimum balance lies.
as a society and our responsibilities as individuals to contribute to a just society. Many different ideas exist about
where that optimum balance lies.
1.3 A) Ethics and Ethical Reasoning
1. Blog--Ethics: What is it?
A) View the video: Justice--What's the Right Thing to Do? Consider the following while you watch the video: what are moral consequences, what is categorical morality? On what do we base morality? What is the "right" thing to do? B) Blog: In a blog discuss your thoughts on the previous video and discuss the meaning of ethics and why it is important. Include a definition. Also, discuss the following: How to consider behaviour from an ethical perspective. How are ethics and social justice related? What ethical considerations do you think are most important? How often do you consider ethics in your own actions and decisions? It this a conscious or unconscious process? 2. Research--Ethical Implications for a Social Justice Issue Research a social justice issue or decision and analyse it with the following ethical considerations: • dignity, value, and worth of life • respect for rights of others (including freedom and well-being) • implications (e.g., who benefits, who suffers; common good vs. self-interest) • points of view • intent (e.g., to improve the situation) • priorities (whose needs are met before others’) • fairness. In terms of issues to analyze you may choose a current or historical court decision, a law, or cases you've heard about in the news. Much of the course will focus on social justice and injustice based on the following characteristics: • age • marital or family status • mental or physical ability • political belief • race and ethnicity • religion and faith • sex • sexual orientation • socioeconomic status. |
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3. Presentation & Contributing to the Learning of Others
I want you to share your work on the Google+ page for discussion and for feedback. You will create a presentation to share either digitally or in person during a Monday meeting. Click on the button below to view the assessment for your research presentation.
(Ethics Research Presentation)
I want you to share your work on the Google+ page for discussion and for feedback. You will create a presentation to share either digitally or in person during a Monday meeting. Click on the button below to view the assessment for your research presentation.
(Ethics Research Presentation)
1.3B "Gregory" by Panos Ioannides
Brief Biography of Panos Ioannides
Panos Ioannides was born in Famagusta, Cyprus, in 1935. Ioannides grew up during a tumultuous period in Cyprus’s history and he often draws on the political conflict that surrounded him during this period when writing his plays, novels, and short stories. He studied Mass Communications and Sociology in the USA and Canada. He served as Director of Radio and Television Programmes at the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation. He has been writing literature, mostly prose and theatre, since 1955.
Ioannides story “Gregory” is one of his most famous works. “Gregory” was first published in 1963 and is based on a real incident that took place during the Cypriot Liberation struggle against the British in the late 1950s. The narrator of the story is forced to kill Gregory, a friend who has saved the narrator’s life.
Ioannides' plays include Gregory, Peter the First, The Suitcase, and Ventriloquists--all have been staged in Greece, England, USA and Germany. He served as Chairman of the Cyprus Theatre Organization (ThOK) Repertory Committee, and as President of the Cyprus PEN Centre. He lives in Nicosia, Cyprus
Source: http://armidabooks.hubpages.com/hub/short-story-collection-2#
Source: Wadworth.com
Ioannides story “Gregory” is one of his most famous works. “Gregory” was first published in 1963 and is based on a real incident that took place during the Cypriot Liberation struggle against the British in the late 1950s. The narrator of the story is forced to kill Gregory, a friend who has saved the narrator’s life.
Ioannides' plays include Gregory, Peter the First, The Suitcase, and Ventriloquists--all have been staged in Greece, England, USA and Germany. He served as Chairman of the Cyprus Theatre Organization (ThOK) Repertory Committee, and as President of the Cyprus PEN Centre. He lives in Nicosia, Cyprus
Source: http://armidabooks.hubpages.com/hub/short-story-collection-2#
Source: Wadworth.com
A) Reading Response:
Your answers should be several sentences (or more) long, and should demonstrate your deepened understanding of the story through use of quotes and other supporting evidence. Also be sure to use your “literary language” when you discuss literature; all those great words like protagonist, conflict, theme, tone, mood, flashback, etc…
1. In Ioannides short story, "Gregory" what is the dilemma the captors face? Do you believe that you would have followed through with orders?
2. What is the tragedy of this story?
3. The narrator is experienced in the gruesome task of executing prisoners, yet it takes him several bullets to kill Gregory. Why does the narrator mishandle this execution?
4. Who is responsible for Gregory's execution? Headquarters? The enemy? Gregory himself? The brutality of war?
B) Character Sketch:
On the Provincial exam you will be asked to respond to the stories and poems using a short writing prompt. Here we will practice one such prompt. The rubric for this assignment is based on the grading criteria that is used for the exam.
In paragraph form and in at least 200 words, answer the question in the response box below. You should plan your response before starting to write.
Here is the writing prompt:
Discuss the character of the narrator in Panos Ioannides short story, "Gregory." Use paragraph form, and support your response with specific reference to the text.
Click on the button link for help with writing a character sketch:
Your answers should be several sentences (or more) long, and should demonstrate your deepened understanding of the story through use of quotes and other supporting evidence. Also be sure to use your “literary language” when you discuss literature; all those great words like protagonist, conflict, theme, tone, mood, flashback, etc…
1. In Ioannides short story, "Gregory" what is the dilemma the captors face? Do you believe that you would have followed through with orders?
2. What is the tragedy of this story?
3. The narrator is experienced in the gruesome task of executing prisoners, yet it takes him several bullets to kill Gregory. Why does the narrator mishandle this execution?
4. Who is responsible for Gregory's execution? Headquarters? The enemy? Gregory himself? The brutality of war?
B) Character Sketch:
On the Provincial exam you will be asked to respond to the stories and poems using a short writing prompt. Here we will practice one such prompt. The rubric for this assignment is based on the grading criteria that is used for the exam.
In paragraph form and in at least 200 words, answer the question in the response box below. You should plan your response before starting to write.
Here is the writing prompt:
Discuss the character of the narrator in Panos Ioannides short story, "Gregory." Use paragraph form, and support your response with specific reference to the text.
Click on the button link for help with writing a character sketch: