Analytical paper on a Supreme Court opinion.

 

“Tuesday, October 2 – A close analysis of the logic and philosophy underlying one of the Supreme Court opinions assigned thus far.” Write a 5-7 page paper (double-spaced, so single-spaced it’s only ~3 pages) carefully analyzing the reasoning in one of the cases we’ve looked at so far. You may choose any case listed on the syllabus up to the date of the midterm. You may choose to focus on a dissenting opinion if you like. The goal is to demonstrate your capacity to carefully evaluate the judicial reasoning in the case.

Expose and critically assess the logical structure of the opinion as clearly and cogently as possible. Present and examine the major objections in the best light that you can. Discuss erroneous or implausible lines of reasoning if and where you find them. Make sure to describe the broader principles being developed and/or applied in the case, including the political philosophy expressed in the opinion (federalism, laissez faire, judicial restraint, etc.).

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Some other notes mentioned in class:

1. lay out in detail conclusions that the opinion is arriving at and the means with which it does so
2. describe what broader principles and doctrines are laid out
3. if you focus on a majority opinion, at least address it the dissenting opinion, and vice versa
4. the goal is not to present a thesis of your own but to analyze the opinion
5. no need for historical background or secondary sources
– the organization and structure of the paper have to be very clear, exposing the logic in a way that is easy to follow.

I’ve uploaded the syllabus so you can see which cases are available.

Tribute Company has the following estimated costs for next year:

The company estimates that 16,000 direct labor and 106,000 machine hours will be worked during the year. If overhead is applied on the basis of direct labor hours, the predetermined overhead rate per direct labor hour will be:

You are the director of global security for a large international hotel chain, which entails you having to deal with almost every type of crime, ranging from murder to theft, to public trust crimes like embezzlement and fraud. However, you have been tasked to discuss public trust laws that deal with the embezzlement of public funds, fraud of public funds, jury tampering, election fraud, and so forth. You have decided to research the topic and write a short 2-page paper to become knowledgeable on the topic.

The 2-page paper that you will write in preparation of your comments should fall within the following parameters:

• Write a 2-page description of a particular type of public trust crime. Be sure to add an introduction and summary to the assignment.
• You may choose any of the following example topics to complete your assignment or any of your choice. Examples of offenses against public trust include the following:
  • Bribery
  • Jury tampering
  • Election offenses
  • Embezzlement of public funds
  • Fraud involving public funds or trust
• Discuss and address any laws pertaining to the topic chosen.
• Research the library and other resources to complete the assignment. Be sure to cite all references in APA format

What surprised you about your use of technology and the kinds of technology you use?

• Which, if any, of the technologies have more to do with your professional life than your private life?

 

• What does your technology and the way you use it say about you as a person?

300 words total  in apa format

 

You choose one and I will upload the materials for u.

Choose 1 of the following 3 questions, and answer it in a paper of no more than 1000 words. Submit that paper by  November 4 at midnight PST in the appropriate IICS515 Moodle dropbox.

 

 

 

4. Monday October 27 lecture

 

Themes: Global Media Governance and Regulation; The Internet and Digital Media

 

Readings: Chapter 5, “The Medium: Global Technologies and Organizations,” and Chapter 6, “The Internet”

 

 

 

In this lecture, we discussed the definition and history of communication rights as one element or dimension of communication policy, and used it to bring to life a subject—policy—that sometimes seems abstract and technical in nature.

 

 

 

In doing so, we noted the evolution from a “negative” rights view of communication rights, as expressed in Article 19 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, to the more “positive” definition of communication rights explained in the lecture content derived from the work of Marc Raboy (and Jeremy Shtern).

 

 

 

Remember that “negative” does not mean “bad” here nor “positive” good. “Negative” and “positive” rights—which are ways of thinking about all human rights, not just communication rights—are instead ways of characterizing the orientation of rights toward individuals and society. Negative rights are defined in terms of freedom from things, and positive rights in terms of freedom to have or do certain things. Both negative and positive rights derive their legitimacy from fundamental and universal consideration of what it means to be human and to be treat people as human beings.

 

 

 

In our case study at the end of the lecture, we then discussed how a “positive” approach to communication rights could help us better understand and perhaps act against cyberbullying.

 

 

 

In your paper, and in your own words, define “communication rights,” and then briefly explain the evolution from the negative to the positive rights approach to communication rights.

 

 

 

Once you have done that, and with reference to the cyberbullying pamphlet from the Canadian government attached to your lecture notes, demonstrate how a “positive” rights approach to communication rights can help us better understand and prevent cyberbullying. In other words, what are the limitations of approaching cyberbullying from a “negative” rights perspective, and what does a “positive” approach to communication rights do to help us understand and perhaps act against cyberbullying?

 

 

 

Cyberbullying is a problem in international communication that affects many, especially vulnerable teenagers, as illustrated in the case of the late Amanda Todd (from British Columbia).

 

 

 

You do not need to use the McPhail chapter here, as it is not directly relevant to this question. Rather, draw on the lecture notes and the podcast as your sources here.

 

 

 

5. Wednesday October 29 lecture

 

Themes: Global Media Case Study in Media and the Arab World; Orientalism

 

Readings: Said, Edward (1978). Introduction and Chapter 1, “The Scope of Orientalism.” Orientalism and Chapter 13, “Arab Media and the Al Jazeera Effect”

 

 

 

Explain, in your own words, Edward Said’s concept of Orientalism and the idea that supports it, Michel Foucault’s concept of power/knowledge. As you do so, reflect on how and why understanding Orientalism can help all of us to better relate to the Middle East today.

 

 

 

6. Monday November 3 lecture

 

Themes: Global Media Case Study and Asia; International Communication Theory from An Asian Perspective

 

Readings: Chapter 14, “Toward Globalization: The Approaches and Accomplishments of the Four Media Giants in Asia” and Chen, Guo-Ming, “Asian Communication Studies: What and Where to Now”

 

 

 

Describe, in your own words, the major ideas that define the Asian approach to communication outlined in the article, “Asian Communication Studies.” As you do, discuss how and why this Asian approach differs from the general Western orientation to communication outlined in the lecture, and what benefits such an Asian approach might thus offer us as we study communication.