Philosophy

PHIL 1301    
DUE May 1st 2019 
Students are required to submit a 1200-word (minimum) term paper, which will count for 30% of their final course grade. The student must do the following in this paper: 
Cultural Reflection: The student will discuss how his/her culture has shaped his/her identity and world view. 
Cultural Comparison: The student will compare his or her culture to a different culture.
Cultural Accommodation: The student will consider how an individual can adjust his/her actions to 
successfully interact with someone from another culture. 
Civic Responsibility: The student will discuss his/her civic responsibilities as a member of a particular community. The student should also describe the degree to which he/she meets those responsibilities. What steps could be taken to improve civic engagement nationwide? 
Culture and Civic Responsibility: What is the relationship between culture and civic responsibility. How can civic responsibility improve intercultural interactions? 
Philosophical Engagement: Somewhere in the course of this paper, the student should incorporate significant references to at least two thinkers we’ve discussed this semester.