Senior Syllabus 2009-2010

Fairfield Prep Social Ethics 2009-2010 Instructor Mr. Sacerdote Course Objectives To introduce the student to the great ethical traditions and thinkers of history and the various understandings of the nature of the universe and humankind which characterize them. To facilitate a Christian service field experience for the student thus enabling him to make a genuine contribution to the good of others different (physically, intellectually, socio-economically) from him and to provide an opportunity for reflection upon this experience. To facilitate for the student a consideration of the nature, extent and impact of modern social problems (poverty, hunger, sexism, racism, war and peace, ecology) which impact the world he lives in and shape his response to it as a citizen and as a Christian. Methodology Each class will meet five out of seven days per cycle for large group instruction; on four of these days instruction will be teacher based, on the fifth day it will be student based. Each half class will meet once per cycle as a reflection group. Each student will spend approximately two hours per week in service to the approved agency of his choice. A variety of approaches to the material will be employed including technology based instruction, lecture, large group discussion, small group discussion, student presentations and guest speakers. Textbooks Carnes, Jim. Us and Them: A History of Intolerance in America. Teaching Tolerance, 1995. Haberman, David and Stevenson, Leslie. Ten Theories of Human Nature, Third Edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. Thompson, J. Milburn. Justice and Peace: A Christian Primer. New York: Orbis Books, 1997. Grading System Grades will be determined by averages in the following grading categories: Quizzes ………………………………………………..25% Reflection Papers…………………………………….25% Other Prepared Assignments……………………….25% The Quarter Project………………………………….25% Two ongoing extra credit class projects will also be included in the grades of students who choose to participate in them.

Homework Policy There will be a reading and/or writing assignment nightly. All reading should be done as if in preparation for a quiz (announced or unannounced). Make-Up Policy Students should see the instructor immediately upon return to class following an absence in order to arrange for missed assignments to be made up. General Expectations It is expected that all students will be prepared for class daily; pens, notebooks and appropriate books present. It is expected that an atmosphere of respect for each other and the learning process will prevail at all times. Course Outline Semester One Cycle of . . .

Reading/Writing Assignments In Class Activity

August 28

Seating Plan, Introductions, Review of Syllabus Orientation to Senior Service Projects Read Service Handbook and complete Online Assessment Read Introduction to Ten Theories and complete Online Assessment Simple Living: Challenge 1 Day 5 Student Presentations (Kevin Fabbri) Reflection Question One

September 8

Complete Betrayal of Work Study Guide and Online Assessment Lecture/Discussion: “What is Social Ethics”? Read Justice and Peace, pp. 186-194 and Complete Online Assessment Simple Living Challenge 2 Day 5 Student Presentations Reflection Question Two