Assignment:
You will watch a movie or television show and write a paper on the way that ethics are presented in the film. The goal of this paper is to think critically and reflectively about how ethical decision-making plays a role in human interaction, as is exemplified by the fictional characters in movies. My hope is that you will use the film as a case study for ethics, whereby you will be able to make larger connections to ethics and decision-making in your own life.
After you have watched the film or television show, you will write a paper of a minimum of 750 words (2.5 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) that incorporates answers to the following questions:
- Which movie did you choose to watch for this assignment? Why?
- Describe the central ethical conflict in the plot.
-What ethical theories were utilized?
-Does this theory or theories relate back to your personal worldview?
- Who was impacted by these characters' decisions and actions? How?
- What did the characters lose by making unethical choices? What did they gain by making ethical choices?
-How was the ethical issue resolved?
-Was the correct thing done in this case?
-Where there any prohibitions, permissions, or obligations?
-What if any professional practice issues were in movie or television show?
- Why do you think integrity and fairness are important?
- How do the characters' actions relate to your own behavior?
- Can you relate to any of the characters in this film or show.
- What lessons have you learned from watching and thinking about this movie from a critical perspective? Has this critical reflection inspired you to make changes in your own life?