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English 104
Discussions
Here are the groups, topics, and order for the Student Discussions. Be sure to have your topic prepared at least a week ahead of schedule, just incase you have to go earlier than "planned." These dates are tentative.

Remember to have prepared for your discussion:

  • enough background information about your topic, focusing on your specific aspect of that topic (e.g. information about "legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes" rather than just "legalizing marijuana," if that is your focus)
  • a dozen insightful and substantive questions that will fascilitate an interesting discussion (no "Yes / No" questions)
SectionDaysTime
30T R8:00am - 9:20am
LLT R9:30am - 10:50am
36T R12:40pm - 2:00pm

Here are some of the discussions other classes will be having:

Section 30
TuesdayGroupTopicThursdayGroupTopic
 October 3Becky & TessDistinction between Art and Pornography
The Photographs of...Robert Baham
Fine Art vs. Pornography
Elements and Substance
October 8Calvin, Manny, & TonyBanning of Books
Banned Books Week 2002
October 10Chris & LoganDeath Penalty
Death Penalty Information Center
October 15Jeff, Jermaine & TaylorDrinking Age
Leagalize Alcohol For All Adults
Lowering America's Drinking Age
October 17Katie & MontanaLegalization of Drugs
Will Legalizing Drugs Benefit Public Health? — Yes
October 22Andy & JesseMerit of Academic and Athletic Scholarships
Boundless: More Than a Game
Show 6 transcript: Tennessee - Athletics vs. Academics
October 24Kristin & RobAbortion
Abortion: All Sides of the Issue
October 29A & NghiaEuthanasia

Euthanasia
October 31 
November 5  November 7  
November 12Jill & JillissaDress Codes
Student Rights and School Dress Codes and Uniforms
Pauline's School Uniforms and Dress Codes Page
November 14Danielle & KarianneHomosexual Adoption
Even Rosie Knows Homosexual Adoption Puts Children at Risk

Section LL
TuesdayGroupTopicThursdayGroupTopic
 October 3Brian & DanGender Roles, Expectations, & Stereotypes
Genes, Culture, and Gender
October 8Alex & AnaLegalization of Medical Marijuana
The Science of Medical Marijuana
October 10April & CourtneyDrinking Age
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Higher Education Center: Binge Drinking on Campus
October 15Ashley & KateAbortion
Abortion: All Sides of the Issue
October 17Alicia & SarahReligion in School
The First Amendment, Religion and School Prayer
School Prayer
October 22 October 24Chad & KevinTracking Felons
Implantable Spy Chip Gets Green Light from U.S.
New Mexico Governor Eyes Inmate Implants
Chips Ahoy
October 29
  1. Branigha & Stephfon
  2. Jayne & Nicole
  1. Abortion: Men's Rights and Voice
    Men Hurt Too
    Questions & Answers about Fathers' Rights and Duties
  2. Death Penalty
    Pro-Death Penalty.com
    Amnesty International
October 31
  1. Erin & Libby
  2. Charley & Luke
  1. Athletes' Salaries
    Overpaid athletes not necessary for continuation of life in universe
  2. Organic Farming vs Genetically Engineered Crops
    Harmony Between Agriculture and the Environment
November 5  November 7  
November 12David & SchuylerTitle IX
Title IX: 25 Years of Progress
November 14Colby & JonathanU.S. Involvement in International Affairs
Foreign Policy Association
Center For Strategic & International Studies

Section 36
TuesdayGroupTopicThursdayGroupTopic
 October 3Alexis & NikiEvangelism
Mission agencies and the Web
October 8Allissa & TialynPolice Brutality
Cop Crimes Complaints Database
October 10Dave & NickCloning
Human Cloning Foundation
October 15Becky & CodiRoommate Courtesy
Undergraduate Residence Halls: Terms and Conditions
October 17Gina & Jessica F.Abortion
Planned Parenthood: Abortion
Abortion: All Sides of the Issue
October 22Jorgen & KelseyDrinking Age
Lowering the Minimum Drinking Age Is a Bad Idea
October 24Jessica D. & RyanLegalization of Marijuana
Marijuana - Medicinal Use
October 29
  1. Dara & Noah
  2. Kyle & Tony
  1. Death Penalty
    Death Penalty Information Center
    Pro-Death Penalty.com
    National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
  2. Premarital Sex
    Christian Medical Fellowship: Sexuality
October 31
  1. Danelle & John
  2. Ben & Jess
  1. Welfare
    Poverty and Welfare
  2. George W.
    Bush Jr.'s Skeleton Closet
    George W. Bush Scorecard of Evil
    "Fool me once..."
    (Will Ferrell?)
November 5  November 7  
November 12Adam & MalikTV Violence & Children
Television Violence: Taking Charge
Children & TV Violence
How TV Affects Your Child
November 14Jake & SarahAnimal Experimentation
PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals