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ac34
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 Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:12 am Post subject: Architectural Ethics Question |
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I will try to keep this as brief as possible. Please keep in mind that this is not a student-related issue but an ethical one.
I am currently enrolled in an architecture class entitled "The Built Environment." The professor of this course has been adamant about leading a large group of students with signs downtown to protest what he feels is "an ugly built environment." Little if any of the students in the class seem to care much about this issue or his argument, but he is offering class credit to those who join him on this march downtown. Most if not all of the students are joining him purely because of the credit, not because of the merit of his arguments. I should add, the students who choose not to participate are required to give him a written explanation and will receive ZERO credit.
Putting my personal feelings on the merits of this protest aside, my simple question is: Is it ethical to offer reimbursement to a group of people to protest a personal cause, and punish those who don't?
It doesn't seem right to me. Let me know if any clarifications are in order. Your thoughts, please |
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teamjdc
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| I think it's a serious problem and you should go to your dean immediately. If he won't act or dismisses your concerns, then go to the university administrator most appropriate for such a situation. |
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lekizz
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Is it compulsory to protest in a certain way? Could you have a sign with your own message? Like "Ducks and Decorated Sheds - OK!" or "I'm Only Here For My Credit!"
It sounds like the sort of compulsory protest that used to happen in old Eastern Bloc countries! I totally agree with teamjdc, get a group of you together and take the issue to a higher level. Don't protest about it individually, you may lay yourself open to further victimisation. Maybe take a petition around your class mates to gauge the lack of support for the activity. |
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csintexas
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:12 am Post subject: |
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I don't know where you are located but that would not be appropriate here in the USA
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Madimel
Joined: 06 Feb 2008
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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: |
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| the question that I have is what is the motive of the professor? Is it really to protest the building or is it a way for him to introduce a concept to the students. |
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mx2
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Location: Miami, Florida
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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It is not required that a student has to leave the classroom and attend off-campus trips. And it is unethical because it puts students in the line of controversy without giving them a choice. We don't actually build our buildings in class...we practice in theory. If the teacher wants to teach them to protest then he could have asked them to write a dissertation in reference to the cons of said building...
...I would immediately report this to the Dean and school adminsitrators regardless.
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