1. Ms. P. explained the differences between this semester and last semester (viewable in the syllabus).
2. We listened to several opinions on the death penalty.
2. We listened to several opinions on the death penalty.
- CNN article: Against death penalty (India rape case)
- Cost of keeping a person in prison per year: $47,000 (California)
- Number of people removed from death row after DNA evidence arose: 130
- Individual story of man released from death row.
- Pro/con site
- Helpful french/english legal vocabulary list
3. Assignment: Prepare a pro argument, an against argument, and 10-15 moderator questions for the following topic: Does the death penalty perpetuate the cycle of violence, or end it?
4. Write in diaries
5. Homework:
- Finish debate preparation
- Email potasznik@univ-tours.fr with the following information
- First and last name
- Course (LV EP1 on mondays, 11:00am)
- Id number
- Secret word (found in syllabus).
