HUMA1000 L3 Essay Questions
Essay Titles for HUMA1000 L3 course:
Please choose one of the following:
1. Technology is inherently good for society and humanity, and only occasionally misused with negative consequences. Argue for or against this statement, using what you have learned from the course to support your point of view. You are allowed to take a third position and remain ambiguous about the effects of the development of technology upon human life. This third position is in alignment with the so-called “Romantic Uneasiness,” formulated by Carl Mitcham in his essay. You may also draw upon one or more examples taken from your personal experience as a student majoring in science and technology, or what you have read or viewed outside this class, to support your arguments.
2. Romantic love is often in conflict with collective values, social or family responsibilities, and ethics. When they are in conflict, individualistic love may give away to ethical concerns and morality. Argue for or against this statement, using what you have learned from the course to support your point of view. Either Wong Kar-wai’s film In the Mood for Love or Alice Munro’s “The Bear Came over the Mountain” must be included in your discussions.
3. The judgments of beauty are universally consistent and biologically based, not influenced by culture and individual history. Argue for or against this statement using what you have learned from the course to support your point of view. You may use one or more examples from outside readings to illustrate your points.
Your final essay will be submitted through LMES “Assignments”. Please pay close attention to further announcements.
Please choose one of the following:
1. Technology is inherently good for society and humanity, and only occasionally misused with negative consequences. Argue for or against this statement, using what you have learned from the course to support your point of view. You are allowed to take a third position and remain ambiguous about the effects of the development of technology upon human life. This third position is in alignment with the so-called “Romantic Uneasiness,” formulated by Carl Mitcham in his essay. You may also draw upon one or more examples taken from your personal experience as a student majoring in science and technology, or what you have read or viewed outside this class, to support your arguments.
2. Romantic love is often in conflict with collective values, social or family responsibilities, and ethics. When they are in conflict, individualistic love may give away to ethical concerns and morality. Argue for or against this statement, using what you have learned from the course to support your point of view. Either Wong Kar-wai’s film In the Mood for Love or Alice Munro’s “The Bear Came over the Mountain” must be included in your discussions.
3. The judgments of beauty are universally consistent and biologically based, not influenced by culture and individual history. Argue for or against this statement using what you have learned from the course to support your point of view. You may use one or more examples from outside readings to illustrate your points.
Your final essay will be submitted through LMES “Assignments”. Please pay close attention to further announcements.