GE2202 Ethics A. Piyanan

GE2202 Ethics Co.1-2017 Assumption University Theodore Maria School of Arts Department of General Education Course Outline 2/2017Course : GE2202 ETHICSCredit :3Status : General Education RequirementPrerequisite : NoneLecturers : Bro. Amnuay Y., Dr Thitiya D., Dr Arina I., A. Jiraprapa L., A. Piyanan S., A. Benhyahthip A. and A. Kseniia S.Course Description: Teachings of major world religions, the role of conscience, self-development inthe moral arena, building self-esteem, self-knowledge, and good habits, distinguishing the right fromthe wrong, doing the right and refraining from the wrong, attaining a more fulfilling life.Course Objectives: The course aims to enable students to: 1. Think, question and reflect on their life. 2. Discover their strengths and weaknesses as well as opportunities andproblems. 3. Realize life problems and solve them in productive ways. 4. Appreciate and value their lives and the lives of other people. 5. Discover and develop their potentialities so that they willbecome better.Teaching-Learning Activities: 1. Lectures 2. Student presentations 3. Writing Assignments 4. Case - based study 5. Project work 1

GE2202 Ethics Co.1-2017Course Components and Mark Allocation: Attendance: = 15% - Punctuality (3%) - Dress code (3%) - Good manner (respect to lecturers and friends, turn off mobile phone, and to not have inappropriate conduct.) (3%) - Well prepared for the study materials (3%) - Interpersonal skill (3%) Class activities = 10% Project work: “Moral integrity as the achievement of our happiness” = 15% =25% Midterm examination =35% =100% Final examination TotalAttendance Requirement : A minimum of 80% class attendance is required. Failure to comply with this rule will result in exclusion from the final examination. (1) maximum number of absence = 6 periods (2) first fifteen minutes = late (3) 3 lates = 1 absentRemark: If the students arrive more than 15 minutes late to class, the students may not be allowed to attend that class.Evaluation: 80% - 100% =A 78% - 79% = A- 73% - 77% = B+ 70% - 72% =B 68% - 69% = B- 63% - 67% = C+ 60% - 62% =C 58% - 59% = C- 50% - 57% =D 0% - 49% = F/WPTextbook: http://lms3.au.edu> choose School of Arts> General Education> Click on “GE2202: Ethics” (B. Amnuay) 1/2017.Required Readings: http://lms3.au.edu> choose School of Arts> General Education> Click on “GE2202: Ethics” (B. Amnuay) 1/2017.Study Plan and Schedule:Week 1 FORWARD AND PREFACEWeek 2 PART I: MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONSWeek 3Week 4 CHAPTER 1: BUDDHISMWeek 5 CHAPTER 2: CHRISTIANITYWeek 6Week 7 CHAPTER 3: CONFUCIANISMWeek 8 CHAPTER 4: HINDUISM CHAPTER 5: ISLAMISM CHAPTER 6: JAINISM CHAPTER 7: SIKHISM PART II: ETHICS AND CONSCIENCE CHAPTER8: ETHICS CHAPTER 9: THE ROLE OF CONSCIENCE CHAPTER 23: 7 DEADLY SINS AND 7 CAPITAL VIRTUES REQUIRED READING PRESENTATION REQUIRED READING PRESENTATION REVISION FOR MIDTERM EXAMINATION 2

GE2202 Ethics Co.1-2017 ----------------MIDTERM EXAMINATION------------------ Date: 12-03-2018 Time:15:00-17:00 *Check and confirm with the registrar’s notice.Week 9 PART III: WORLD ISSUES CHAPTER 10: THE UNITED NATIONS CHAPTER 11: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALSWeek 10 PART IV: THE ASIAN ISSUES CHAPTER 12: ASEAN COMMUNITY: ONE VISION; ONE IDENTITY; ONE COMMUNITY CHAPTER 13: PEACE BUILDINGWeek 11 CHAPTER 14: GAZA STRIP PART V: THAI ISSUES CHAPTER 15: CORRUPTIONWeek 12 CHAPTER 16: DRUG TRAFFICKING CHAPTER 17: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THAILAND CHAPTER 18: HUMAN TRAFFICKINGWeek 13 PART VI: BECOMING A NEW PERSON CHAPTER 19: WE NEED CHANGE CHAPTER 20: THE VALUE OF SUFFERING AND PAIN CHAPTER 21: SELF-ESTEEMWeek 14 CHAPTER 22: SELF-KNOWLEDGE: JOHARI WINDOW MODEL CHAPTER 24: MARRIAGE AND FAMILYWeek 15 PART VII: HARD DECISIONS CHAPTER 25: DILEMMAS - Group Presentation and revision for final examination - Group Presentation and revision for final examination ----------FINAL EXAMINATION---------- Date: 24-05-2018 Time: 13:00-16:00 *Check and confirm with the registrar’s notice.November 23, 2017: Last day to withdraw with “W”. 3