A Journey Into The Grey: A Student Perspective on Ethics

Modern Ethical Dilemmas Explored - For Students By Students Looking for interactive and meaningful activities to engage your undergraduate students in ethics? This student-authored text offers 25 different ways to explore modern ethical dilemmas. Designed by a group of Menlo College students, these activities reflect their interests and concerns and will probably echo those of your students. Activities are organized into 4 sections: A/Ethics in Sports; B/Ethics in Health; C/Ethics in Business and Society; D/Ethics in Business; E/Ethics in TV Series & Movies. They range from warm-up activities and skits to case studies and surveys, prompting lively class discussions. Topics and questions covered include: The influence of religion on our daily choices; the role of mascots in sports and the use of derogatory names; the cultural influences on prison systems; the study of the popular TV series Breaking Bad; the extension of euthanasia laws to children, etc