*Note* If you attend the LiNK presentation you do not have to do any additional research for your unit response. Your unit response will be: In your opinion, should the United States intervene to support the people and refugees of North Korea who are engaging in pro-democratic dissent against their oppressive government? If so, what form of intervention would you support?
OPPRESSION AND DISSENT UNIT RESPONSE
Humanities/Spring 2013
A focus of our study of human rights is the question: “Under what circumstances do we have an obligation or moral responsibility to intervene when we are aware that the human rights of others are being violated?” Of course, intervention can take many forms. For this unit response, please respond to the one of the following questions with a one- to two-page essay:
In your opinion, should the United States intervene to support the people of Syria, North Korea, or China who are engaging in pro-democratic dissent against their oppressive government? If so, what form of intervention would you support? If not, why not? Pick one of the countries to discuss in your essay.
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Given Russia’s record of political oppression and human rights violations, should the United States boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics?
Your essay must contain a clear thesis that addresses the above question. Your thesis must be supported with credible, relevant, and accurate research. All sources must be cited using proper MLA format. Papers without properly cited research cannot receive a passing grade.
This assignment is due at the start of class on March 22. Be prepared to discuss your response at that time.
OPPRESSION AND DISSENT UNIT RESPONSE
Humanities/Spring 2013
A focus of our study of human rights is the question: “Under what circumstances do we have an obligation or moral responsibility to intervene when we are aware that the human rights of others are being violated?” Of course, intervention can take many forms. For this unit response, please respond to the one of the following questions with a one- to two-page essay:
In your opinion, should the United States intervene to support the people of Syria, North Korea, or China who are engaging in pro-democratic dissent against their oppressive government? If so, what form of intervention would you support? If not, why not? Pick one of the countries to discuss in your essay.
- Or -
Given Russia’s record of political oppression and human rights violations, should the United States boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics?
Your essay must contain a clear thesis that addresses the above question. Your thesis must be supported with credible, relevant, and accurate research. All sources must be cited using proper MLA format. Papers without properly cited research cannot receive a passing grade.
This assignment is due at the start of class on March 22. Be prepared to discuss your response at that time.
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