(法学英语unit 5课件)starting point.ppt

1. Linguistic objectives To practice our general skills of speaking, listening, reading, translation and writing by conducting a serious of activities related to the theme. Learning Objectives: 2. Academic objective: To practice our academic skills of searching information, oral presentation, listening and reading for information, summary, translation and academic writing. To have a command of legal vocabularies related to the theme. 3. Communicative objective To Stimulate our critical thinking and legal awareness by theme-oriented study and discussion. To prepare ourselves for further reading and writing related to the field. Starting point Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering. There are different euthanasia laws in each country. The British House of Lords Select Committee on Medical Ethics defines euthanasia as a deliberate intervention undertaken with the express intention of ending a life, to relieve intractable suffering. In the Netherlands, euthanasia is understood as termination of life by a doctor at the request of a patient. What you need to know about euthanasia You know you are going to suffer Alzheimer’s. One of your dearest has become a vegetative patient. Discussion: Work in pairs and decide if you will choose euthanasia (for yourself or for your relatives) in the following two cases. Starting point FOR:…… AGAINST:…… Debate: are you for or against euthanasia? List your reasons. Starting point FOR: 1.It is people’s right to choose to die with dignity. 2. Death can relieve people from pain. When medical care can not save them, we should respect their choice. 3. Laws and regulations should be made to avoid any kind of abuse. …… AGAINST: 1. It is immoral. Life should be respected. 2. Medical care can relieve any pain. And people may not make right choice, so even if the patient choose euthanasia, we shouldn’t do that for him. 3. It may be open to abuse. …… Reference Answe