Description
For reflection notes you are expected to summarize what you have learned using your critical thinking. Usually, your reflections need to be at least 700 words. At the end you need to propose some questions. Your reflection notes need to be elaborated. It is necessary to include references and citations from weekly readings, videos, and other materials.
This is what we have done that should be reflected and questions that have been anwered
Feb. 5
Future Dangerousness
Chapter 8, There is no evil
Due: Discussion Board 5, Film Analysis 2
Which costs more: capital punishment or LWOP? How much more? Why?
Feb. 12
Miscarriages of Justice and the Death Penalty
Chapter 9, In the Executioners Shadow
Due: Discussion Board 6, Exam 2
Should the state be required to indemnify the families of innocent people who have been executed?
Feb. 19
Arbitrariness and Discrimination
Chapter 10, The Green Mile
Required Textbook:
1- Deathquest, 5th Edition
By Robert M. Bohm
ISBN 9781138940888
2- Debating the Death Penalty: Should America Have Capital Punishment? The Experts on Both Sides Make Their Case 1st Edition
By Hugo Adam Bedau and Paul G. Cassell
and other assigned materials. (Please see the end of the syllabus for full list of resources)
