Joe Lau

Special projects

Each student should choose one special project. Five options:

  1. Organic farming - QUOTA FULL!
  2. Debate - QUOTA FULL!
  3. Group video project - QUOTA FULL!

4. Individual writing project

Your writing submission should have the following parts:

  • (A) 1 page: A value statement about three of your most important personal values (see reading). Explain why they are important to you. For your most important value, come up with ONE example to show how it has affected your major decision in the past.
  • (B) 4 pages: Pick one topic discussed in the course and write a condensed summary of the main issues in your own words. No quotation, no need for citation.
  • (C) 1 page: Discuss what you have found interesting about food and philosophy after studying this course. Explain whether you have changed your mind about any issue. It is fine if you think the course is boring or if you disagree with most of the conclusions. Write clearly about your reactions.
  • (D) Write a 10-15 page paper on one of the following four questions. The topic should be different from the topic you have chosen for part (B). Indicate your sources clearly and use the APA citation format.
    • What is the precautionary principle? Is it a good basis for making policy decisions? What are the main problems in its application?
    • Should there be a fat tax?
    • Do babies have the same moral status as animals?
    • Should drugs be made legal in Hong Kong? Why or why not?

Format: A4, double line spacing, font size 10-12. Submit to turnitin.com before 5pm 15 Dec 2011. Print out a copy and hand in the Loletta at the Philosophy dept main office before the same deadline.

If you want to get written comments from your tutors, you should print out a hardcopy and give it to Loletta at the Philosophy dept office before 5pm 5 Dec, and upload the same copy to turnitin that day as well. Otherwise no written comments will be given. The comments will be for your own reference. You will not be able to resubmit.

Late submission: -50%. 0 marks after 4pm 19 Dec.

5. Open day poster project

QUOTA FULL!

Task: Design and print out a poster about a topic discussed in the course, to be exhibited during HKU open day 29-30 October, in the Main Building.

  • Quota: 8 students. Apply to Joe Lau before 21 October to get your topic approved first. Each student will be responsible for his/her own poster.
  • Deadline 4pm Friday 28 Oct. NO extension. Deliver your poster to Loletta in the Philosophy Office.
  • The poster should be in English, printed in color and mounted on a frame like this one.
  • Size of poster: at least 600mm x 1800mm.
  • Each student will be reimbursed a maximum of $110 for expenses (must provide receipt).
  • The poster should include pictures and text about a topic discussed in the course. It should be interesting and provide material to help the visitors think about the issues involved. It should not be superficial.
  • Possible topics: world hunger, charity giving, animal rights, GM food, food labeling laws
  • At the bottom of the poster, include your name, and the text "A special course project of CCHU9005 Food and Values (2011)"