6-1 Discussion: The Geneva ConventionsThe Geneva Conventions are an attempt at creating a separate, rules-based global ethical framework. In this discussion, you will explain the purpose of the Geneva Conventions and examine a part of the conventions that resonates with your personal ethics. Discussing the Geneva Conventions with your peers can help you learn more about how ethical frameworks aid in understanding human actions.
Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful toward your peers and instructor in your initial and response discussion posts.
Create one initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates.
For your initial post, address the following:
- How would you explain the purpose of the Geneva Conventions to someone who has never heard of them?
- Describe a part of the conventions that resonates with your personal ethics and build an argument for why this should apply to all people and nation-states.
For your response posts, address the following:
- What do you think of your peer’s explanation of the Geneva Conventions?
- Consider your peer’s argument and argue the opposite. Why should your peer’s chosen part of the conventions not apply to all people and nation-states?
Remember, your contributions to the discussion play an important part in building the classroom learning community. This assignment is graded on the quality of your initial post and at least two response posts to your classmates. If you refer to any resources, be sure to include an attribution (or citation) for each.
Brightspace allows the addition of video notes in discussion posts. You may use the Video Note tool to complete this assignment. Written posts are equally acceptable. If you use Video Note, your video should be 2–5 minutes long. If you need assistance using Video Note, please refer to the resources in the Start Here module.
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.
