Written Assignment 7_FIL-110-OL009: Financing and Distribution of Movies Write an essay of 500 to 750 words (2 to 3 pages) on the following topic: How, typically, is a movie financed, and why are today’s movies so expensive to make? How are movies marketed and distributed? Have these aspects changed between the studio and independent systems? Read More
Write an essay of 500 to 750 words (2 to 3 pages) on the following topic: Describe the coexistence of blockbusters and independent films in America. Select one specific genre and describe the similarities and differences in its portrayal by each approach. Develop your argument in your own words, but draw on specific details from Read More
The invention of Television: Written Assignment 5_FIL-110-OL009 Write an essay of 500 to 750 words (2 to 3 pages) on the following topic: How did the invention of television affect filmmaking in America? What specific elements were employed by the film industry to bring the audience back to the movie theater? In addition, how did Read More
The United States v. Paramount Pictures: Written Assignment 4_FIL-110-OL009 Write an essay of 500 to 750 words (2 to 3 pages) on the following topic: How did the United States v. Paramount Pictures decision and the Hollywood blacklist alter the direction of the filmmaking business in America? Use specific examples to compare the cause and effect relationship Read More
Citizen Kane: Written Assignment 2_FIL-110-OL009 Write an essay of 500 to 750 words (2 to 3 pages) on the following topic: Discuss the ways in which Citizen Kane challenged the traditional narrative and technical elements of classic Hollywood cinema. Give specific examples using appropriate cinematic terminology. Develop your argument in your own words, but draw on specific Read More
Trolling: Writing Assignment 4_ETH-230-OL014 After reviewing the Study Materials for this module on free speech, trolls, and disinformation campaigns, consider your own experience online. Have you or someone you know ever had an experience with challenging online phenomena like trolling cyber-hate speech, or disinformation campaigns? Who do you think should be responsible for overseeing the Read More
China’s Social Credit System: Writing Assignment 3_ETH-230-OL014 After reviewing the resources on surveillance ethics, privacy, and the Fourth Amendment, choose one of the case studies (Carpenter v. United States or China’s Social Credit System) and write a paper of 500 to 750 words (approximately 2 to 3 pages) that discusses the ethical issues as they Read More
Digital Technology Log: Writing Assignment 2_ETH-230-OL014 For this assignment, you will be creating a digital technology log and reflection analyzing your use of technology. Over a 48-hour period, log how much time you spend on each type of digital technology that you use (computer, phone, tablet, etc). Please also keep track of the applications that Read More
Categorical and Consequentialist Reasoning: Writing Assignment 1_ ETH-230-OL014
In the lecture “Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do,” Harvard professor Michael Sandel discusses two types of moral reasoning: categorical and consequentialist. Categorical moral reasoning is a type of deontological moral reasoning based on rights and duties regardless of the consequences. Consequentialist moral reasoning bases morality on the consequences of an act rather than the act itself. Sandel describes what is often called the “trolley dilemma.”
Categorical and Consequentialist Reasoning
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Ethics-Discussion Forum 1_ETH-230-OL014 In Discussion Forum 1, post your response to the following discussion question. Make sure your initial post is substantive (200-300 words). Reply to at least two classmates’ responses substantively (100-150 words) by the date indicated in the Course Calendar. After reviewing the resources, “What Is Ethics?” and The Significance of Ethics and Ethics Education in Read More
