THE CLASH OF CONSCIENCE AND CONVENTIONS IN LITERATURE AND

PREREQUISITE: ENGL1012 OR ENGL1012H This course will examine social conventions depicted in literary texts and films to coherently and cogently articulate the psychological, social, cultural and historical contexts in which our pursuit of ethical behavior operates. Through essays that draw on analytical thinking and research skills using primary and secondary sources, students will evaluate texts’ and films’ depictions of individuals’ behavior in morally complicated situations to explore ways in which cultural standards intersect with ideals of fairness according to their personal framework of values and ethics. For Honor or 3.5 students.