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Theories and Applications in Contemporary Ethics
CEED 6100 (3 Credits)
May 21–23, 2013
Rose Hill Campus
Below is the schedule from last year's course in May 2012. The 2013 schedule will be posted soon.
Course Description: This intensive three-day graduate level course is designed to provide cross-disciplinary perspectives on moral theory and applied ethics. Using a team-teaching approach, this course brings together faculty from at least six different disciplines to provide foundational knowledge about moral theory with contemporary applications. In addition to seminars on foundations in moral philosophy, moral theology, media ecology, anthrpology, psychology, and political science, the course features lectures and case discussions on issues of current social importance.
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DAY 1
Philosophy and Media Ecology |
DAY 2
Theology and African American Studies |
DAY 3
Psychology and Political Science |
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Morning
Session
9:00 – 12:00
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Foundations in Philosophy
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Foundations in Media Ecology
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Questions
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Foundations in Theology
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Foundations in African American Studies
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Questions
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Foundations in Political Science
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Foundations in Psychology
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Questions |
Lunch
(provided)
12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch with Faculty |
Lunch with Faculty |
Lunch with Faculty |
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Afternoon
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1:00 – 2:30
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Special Topic:
"Identity, Liberty, and Democracy in the Digital Media Environment: Ethical Perspectives from Communication and Philosophy" |
Special Topic:
"Racism and Social Justice Work: Anthropological and Theological Viewpoints" |
Special Topic:
"Democratic Obligations to Veterans: Civic and Clinical Perspectives"
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Afternoon II
2:45 – 3:45
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Breakout Session |
Breakout Session
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Breakout Session
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Afternoon III
4:00 – 5:00
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Group Presentation
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Group Presentation
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Group Presentation
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Breakout sessions are used to discuss cases and generate presentations for the group.
Group presentations are made and discussed among students and faculty.
Participating Faculty:
The cross-disciplinary lectures and discussions will be facilitated by the following faculty members:
Barbara Andolsen, James Buckman University Chair and professor of theology.
Michael Baur, associate professor of philosophy and an adjuct professor of law.
Aimee Cox, assistant professor of African and African American Studies
Adam Fried, assistant director, Center for Ethics Education and director, Master's in Ethics and Society
Lance Strate, professor of Communication and Media Studies
Nicholas Tampio, assistant professor of political science
Registration and Course Requirements:
This course is open to all graduate students and to select seniors. Enrollment is limited and students who intend to register are encouraged to do so as soon as registration opens. Students may register using CRN number 19623 (course is listed on the spring 2012 schedule), or contact Dr. Adam Fried at afried@fordham.edu.
Course requirements include:
- a mastery of the reading materials
- active participation
- topic-oriented thought papers during the three-day workshop
- a post-workshop paper and presentation integrating the course material
Questions:
Please contact:
Adam Fried, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Center for Ethics Education
Dealy Hall, Room 117A
E-mail
718.817.0128
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