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Course title Moral development through life. Influence of individual and social
development on moral judgments.
Brief course description The aim of the course is to present the complexity of human moral
development taking in consideration the most important theories and
social influences. We will discuss if the morality is something given once
and for all or is it variable? This way we will try to answer the question
which at a glance seems obvious what hat is morality for?
Full course description Morality is commonly connected with normativity, which is imposed by
religio society and/or family.. During the seminar we will try to
religion,
understand, based on the proposed literature and examples from
everyday life, what influences the development of moral judgments and
its possible changes. We will also try to learn why people say and do
completely different things in terms of morality. Theories on moral
development
opment will be presented.
presented Also the idea of how the culture may
influence it. Moral development and possible pathology has a great
impact on individual and society. It is vital to be aware of ones moral
judgments, which influence our life and the lives of people around us. Last
but not least - when talking about moral judgment during uring the course our
goal is not to judge in terms of religion, spirituality or faith, but we will
not avoid the questions on how such believes may influence ones one moral
development
development.
Teaching methods:
- Lecture of the most important moral development matters
- Readings on the moral development theories
- Discussion on literature and everyday life examples.
- Exercises conducted during classes.
Gibbs J.C., Basinger K.S.,., Grime R.L. i Snarey J.R. (2007), Moral
judgment development across cultures. Revisiting Kohlbergs
universality claims [w:] Developmental Review 27, s. 443-500
7. Brand values.
The rules at a workplace in relation to private moral beliefs. The
significance of social reality in shaping the morality.
Assessment methods In order to complete the course each student has to do 3 things:
things
and criteria
read the given readings (students will be asked to refer to the readings
in their opinions). There will be randomly short,
short unannounced, quiz
questions addressing knowledge of the reading planned for the given
day. (30% of the final grade)
write a final essay (at least four standard pages - 1800 characters per
page, Times New Roman,
Roman font size 12, spacing 1,2)) on a chosen
subject concerning the moral development. Students will be graded
anonymously (student ID-number
ID number will be written on papers, not their
name (60% of the final grade)
name).
To
o pass the course the student needs to obtain at least 60%
60 of the
maximum grade.
grade
Attendance rules Because the course is short, attendance is obligatory. 1 absence with no
explanation is allowed, 2nd absence - only sick leave and extreme life
excu 3rd or more absences result in
situations will be handled as a valid excuse.
failing the course.
Prerequisites Course is open for students from years 2 and 3. Students from higher
years are also welcome if they make a request.
Academic honesty Students must respect the principles of academic integrity. Cheating and
plagiarism (including copying work from other students, internet or other
sources) are serious violations that are punishable and instructors are
required to report all cases to the administration.
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