Ethics in the global world 22-PIE-EGW

How we think about justice. A theory justice vs. a theory of injustice (Introduction)
Contemporary ethics & philosophy of dialogue
Victimology
Freedom vs. liberation
Philosophy of revolt
The culture of memory
Empathy
Values, norms and ethics theories are not everything. Why we need moral competence, decision making and discourse improvement
Sociality visualized
Contemporary challenges across borders and cultures (A): Hospitality, cosmopolitanism, planetary responsibility
Contemporary challenges across borders and cultures (B): Basic needs & high-tech
Analytical and non-analytical ethics: an unnecessary split discussed on the basis of the moral action definition
Collecting & discussing students' essays

Module learning aims

Students familiar with novel trends in Ethics concentrated around freedom, justice and dialogue. Students familiar with state of arts in contemporary Ethics and research in Ethics. Contents refer to research experience and expertise of the lecturers. Globally significant, intercultural and universal topical issues are discussed.

Major

Cultural Studies – Intercultural Communication

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Lecture with a multimedia presentation Interactive lecture Discussions

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

Student workload (ECTS credits)

4 credits

Cycle of studies

2nd cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 2

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

• General knowledge on the BA level • Readiness to participate in class discussion • Good command of English

Course coordinators

Ewa Nowak

Learning outcomes

Students learn about the contemporary topical, morally significant issues and problems across cultures
Students learn new trends in research-based Ethics and modern non-analytic versus analytic Ethics
Students train their ability to reflect on and to discuss topical/universal ethical problems, arguments and dilemmas

Assessment criteria

Written exam
Oral exam

Additional information

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