Special Topics in Law: Corruption (To Be done May 25th - June 1st).
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We will examine Corruption and its impact on society.
1. We will be watching two videos and discussing similarities between them. This is called "Synthesis."
2. First, watch the Ted Talk "The Psychology of Evil" by Dr. Philip Zimbardo. While watching, write down five of his key points about what causes evil. Direct quotes are best.
2. First, watch the Ted Talk "The Psychology of Evil" by Dr. Philip Zimbardo. While watching, write down five of his key points about what causes evil. Direct quotes are best.
3. Watch the trailer for "The Seven-Five;" a film about the most corrupt police officer in New York History.
4. Watch "The Seven-Five" youtube video listed as "75th Precint NYPD Gangsta Cops." Please get parental permission, because the Documentary contains a great deal of coarse language and violence. *
5. Start thinking "If Dr. Zimbardo were to watch 'The Seven-Five' what would he comment on?"
*If your parents don't want you to watch this, please contact me and we will arrange for you to watch "The Green Mile" or "Shawshank Redemption" though they are not available on Netflix.
4. Watch "The Seven-Five" youtube video listed as "75th Precint NYPD Gangsta Cops." Please get parental permission, because the Documentary contains a great deal of coarse language and violence. *
5. Start thinking "If Dr. Zimbardo were to watch 'The Seven-Five' what would he comment on?"
*If your parents don't want you to watch this, please contact me and we will arrange for you to watch "The Green Mile" or "Shawshank Redemption" though they are not available on Netflix.
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LESSON 2 - ASSIGNMENT FOR "The Psychology of Evil" and "The 7-5"
1. Start by watching the video of Mr. Fitton explaining the assignment below.
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2. Choose how you want to do the Synthesis Assignment: 2 Options
Option one: Video/Podcast Response Option two: Blog or written Response Option 3 - see me with an option that works better for you See assignment below |
3. Read through the assignment sheet below. Grading rubric is on the second page.
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. See the handout below if you want to see how to write an essay. There is an "essay outline" for this assignment on the second page - this is very helpful to do.
5. If you are struggling still, here are some notes on synthesis. Not mandatory.
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6. You may wish to read some student samples from the past if you are struggling still. Beware not to copy.
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7. JUNE 3rd, 11:00am TEAMS meeting to go over how to do this assignment.
The Class Designed a couple of possible Thesis Statements, etc. They are below if you are having trouble getting started. YOU CAN COPY AND USE THESE IF IT HELPS YOU GET GOING!
In “The Psychology of Evil” a Ted Talk delivered by Dr. Philip Zimbardo, he outlines that Evil is the exercise of power and is often attributed to a person being a bad apple. However, through an engaging and articulate discussion, his hypothesis is that evil can be attributed to “bad barrels” which are negative social situations and to “bad barrel makers” who are the people in power who create bad situations which exacerbate bad apples. Interestingly “The 7-5” by Tiller Russel is a gritty documentary on Police corruption which exemplifies Zimbardo’s Ted Talk. Indeed, Mike Dowd and his partners demonstrate how a bad situation such as New York in the 1980s and 1990s can develop bad apples. If Zimbardo were to view “The 7-5” he would undoubtedly comment on the concept of being a “good cop,” Kenny’s 15 volt moment and how Mike performs violent robberies.
If Dr. Philip Zimbardo from the Ted Talk, “The Psychology of Evil” were to view “The 7-5” by Tiller Russel, he would suggest that the police in the film were evil. Accordingly, he would refer to the following three scenarios to prove his point: Kenny Eurell’s “15-Volt” moment, the bad barrel that permitted NYPD Corruption and he would suggest that Mike Dowd illustrates the seven steps that result in evil.
(A reminder, that in your blueprint, you can choose any of the incidents in the documentary, these are only three of dozens).
If Dr. Philip Zimbardo from the Ted Talk, “The Psychology of Evil” were to view “The 7-5” by Tiller Russel, he would suggest that the police in the film were evil. Accordingly, he would refer to the following three scenarios to prove his point: Kenny Eurell’s “15-Volt” moment, the bad barrel that permitted NYPD Corruption and he would suggest that Mike Dowd illustrates the seven steps that result in evil.
(A reminder, that in your blueprint, you can choose any of the incidents in the documentary, these are only three of dozens).
LESSON 3 - Civil Forfeiture Laws - Laws surrounding proceeds of crime.
Mr. Fitton will explain Civil Forfeiture - students will decide whether it is a good thing or a bad thing and discuss. Then we will watch a video out of the United States.