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Department of Applied Ethics

College of Policy, Ethics and Legal Studies

COURSE SYLLABUS PHI 1600, Section 0535 Studies in Applied Ethics

3223 – Fall 2017

Information regarding college policies is found on the Syllabus addendum which is updated regularly by the college. It is the student’s responsibility to know college policies: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm

INSTRUCTOR Sharon Welch, M.A 727-644-6093 (Cell for student access) welch.sharon@spcollege.edu Office Hours: 30 Minutes before class and by appointment Instructor web page: http://www.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/1950 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT South Academic Chair: South Chair Christian Moriarty Office Location: St. Petersburg Gibbs, EI (727) 614-7265 (727) 444-6437 Facsimile Moriarty.christian@spcollege.edu Academic Dean Susan Demers Office Location Clearwater Campus (727) 791-2501 Demers.susan@spcollege.edu Academic Staff Assistant Gloria Hobson Office Location (727)341-4335 Hobson.gloria@spcollege.edu

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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description:

3 Credit Hours: This is a Traditional class. This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and resolving ethical problems confronting individuals in a global business environment. Students will review the historical development of ethics, and learn to apply logic, critical thinking, and decision making skills to a variety of ethical dilemmas arising in business, economic and governmental settings. Students will learn methods of resolving such dilemmas through the use of statutory, corporate and professional codes, as well as through ethical reasoning. Emphasis will be placed on logical analysis, critical thinking, and responsible ethical decision making. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course meets the college's general education requirement for applied ethics. Credit will not be given for both PHI 1631 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 2621, PHI 2622 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours

Course Goals: The Student will understand the historical development of ethical thinking, considering ideas from early Greet to contemporary philosophies by: defining central ethical terms and describing major historical and contemporary theories of ethics. The student will recognize and analyze a variety of ethical issues by: distinguishing between moral and non-moral issues and statements; identifying a wide variety of personal, social and professional ethical issues; and evaluating various points of view on a wide variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues. The student will identify the multicultural aspects of ethics by: recognizing the relationship between the foundational values of a society and the quality and mode of life of that society, recognizing examples of ethical and unethical behavior within a society, and describing the effects of unethical behavior on the individual and the society. The student will identify and apply critical skills, ethical principles and logical reasoning processes to resolve ethical issues by: describing methods of practical and ethical decision-making; applying a wide variety of philosophical principles to resolve ethical dilemmas when presented with actual and hypothetical ethical issues found in personal, social and professional life; and describing and distinguishing characteristics and emphases of a variety of professional codes of ethics (including the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Employers) and relating the codes to ethical issues in contemporary professional life.

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Studies in Applied ethics are purposely intended to be a practical application of ethical principles which are by nature, philosophical. The goals of the course may be identified as follows:

• Introduce the historical development of ethical thinking and principles.

• Explicate theories of ethical decision making which are generally characterized as either dependent on the consequences of the action taken or not.

• Understand theories of ethical development in the human person.

• Understand the characteristics of logical thinking and the dynamics of effective argumentation.

• Explore the two sides of various ethical issues facing our society and the person in the modern world.

• Understand how to construct a coherent ethical analysis of a particular issue. Course Objectives: At the end of the course students will be able to:

• Identify the historical development of ethics

• Identify and demonstrate the content of the ethical issues in particular examples.

• Identify the relationship of societal mores with the quality of life in that society.

• Identify and apply logical and consistent reasoning to resolve ethical issues. Prerequisites ENC 0025 and REA 0017 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. Course Requirements

Course Requirement PHI 3223 is a Gordon Rule Class (the Gordon Rule originated with the Florida legislature). A Gordon Rule Class requires students to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. St. Petersburg College has designated the CTAP as one indicator that the Gordon Rule has been fulfilled. In order to pass PHI 1600 and fulfill the general education requirement for ethics, you must (a) successfully complete the CTAP assignment AND (b) achieve a final grade of “C” or better in PHI 1600. . Class Formation and Participation The teaching methodology for this class is identified as lecture. The instructor will augment lecture methodology with appropriate PowerPoint slides and/or video presentation. Class participation individually and in groups will be encouraged. The teaching methodology will purposely be varied to aid all types of learners

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION Important: This class requires the purchase or lease of the following textbook: Ethics Applied, 7.5 ISBN 97813232931

Textbooks are also available at every St. Petersburg College library and must be read at the library.

Library: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

RESOURCES

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

Every SPC classroom has a set of “Emergency Procedures” affixed to a wall in a clear frame. SPC has a

central dispatch number (24/7) for campus security: (727) 791-2560. For information on registered sexual

offenders on SPC campuses please contact campus security or the Associate Provost’s office. For general

information please go to the state of Florida’s website at http://www3.fdle.state.fl.us/sopu/index.asp

RESOURCES

SPC HOMEPAGE www.spcollege.edu

MY SPC (ACCESS TO MYCOURSES COURSE/STUDENT E-MAIL/WITHDRAW

INFO)

www.my.spcollege.edu

APPLIED ETHICS INSTITUTE www.appliedethicsinstitute.org/

SPC CALENDAR www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/dates.htm

SPC LIBRARY www.spcollege.edu/central/libonoline/ (need password)

SPC CAREER CENTER www.spcollege.edu/clw/Career/index.htm

Code of Ethics websites: www.csep.iit.ed/codes/codes.html

www.appliedethicsinstitute.org – go to Code of Ethics link

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MEETING INFORMATION:

Course Location: St. Petersburg College

Midtown Campus JC 219

1300 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, Fl 33712 Meeting Days: Monday & Wednesday Morning

Class Times: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM

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IMPORTANT DATES:

Classes Begin: 08/14/17 (8/14/17 is our first class meeting)

Labor Day Holiday 09/4/2017

Last Day to Drop with grade of “W”: 10/19/2017

Veterans Day Holiday 11/10/17 (No Classes)

Thanksgiving Break 11/22/17 - 11/26/17 (No Classes)

Mid-Term 10/6/17 - 10/08/17

Final exam week 12/04/17 – 12/07/17

Classes End: 12/07/2017

Financial Aid: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/SSFA/HomePage/calendar.htm ATTENDANCE: The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm. The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus. For this class, which meets once a week, students are expected to attend all lectures. Absences may be excused for a good cause and when the instructor is notified in advance. Missing more than two (2) class meetings would be considered excessive. Students will be awarded 15 points for perfect attendance. 1 point will be deducted for each unexcused absences.

Emergency Preparedness In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college web site for an announcement of the College’s plan to resume operations.This syllabus is currently available in MYCOURSES for your convenience. Log in to MYCOURSES to confirm that you have access, reporting any difficulty to the SPC Student Technical Support Center at 727 341-4357 or via email at Onlinehelp@spcollege.edu. GORDON RULE INFORMATION: There is a substantial writing requirement in this course. This is a three-hour course and meets the college’s general education requirements for applied ethics. This course is a Gordon Rule Course, and partially satisfies the SBE 6A-10.30 writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. A student must complete word applicable writing assignments and earn a minimum grade of “C” in order to earn credit for this course. It is strongly recommended that each student keep a copy of each Gordon Rule paper. If citations are used; your work must reflect the use of APA format. In the past the Gordon Rule requirement was dependent on a total word count in one or multiple assignments. The new requirement places a greater emphasis on the quality of writing. The primary writing assignment will consist of two 1000-word papers that are designed to provide application of the Critical Thinking protocol. The first paper replaces the mid-term examination. The second paper replaces the Final Exam. These assignments will be graded using the College’s Critical Thinking and Application Paper Scoring Template and will include the following:

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1) How well the paper identifies and defines the problem 2) Research. How well your paper uses other sources to support your ideas 3) Logical analysis. 4) Application of ethical theories to reach a resolution of the main problem. 5) Selection and defense of the most ethical resolution 6) Evaluate your solution in the light of other options 7) Reflection. “What did I learn from this project?” 8) Writing and composition.

A copy of the template will be provided.

It is strongly recommended that each student keep a copy of each Gordon Rule

submission. Students will be required to use (APA), The American Psychological

Association as the accepted style sheet. Typed papers, in MS Word format, are required

(“.doc, *.docx).

GRADING:

There are a total of 650 possible points available in this course. My grading scale is as

follows:

Letter Grade Point Range Percent Range

A 700– 630 Points 100-90

B 629 -560 Points 89 – 80

C 559 – 490 Points 79-70

D 489 – 420 Points 69 – 60

F 419 - below 59 - below

Student must make a “C” grade or better to pass this course

Assignment Categories Total possible

points= 700

Pre Survey 10

Post Survey 10

Academic Honesty Quiz 100

SSI 20

Class Participation/Attendance 30

Discussion Forums (6) 20 points ea 120

Concept Checks (4) 25 points ea 100

Article Critique (2) 50 points ea 100

Library Activity (5 Parts) 10 points ea 50

CT Case Study (Midterm) (Part 1) 50 points . 50

CT Case Study (Part II) 50 points 50

Homework-Review Questions (6) 10 points ea 60

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Late Work: As a rule late work will not be accepted. Ample time has been allowed for

to complete assignments for each unit. If there is a genuine emergency that prevents a

student from submitting their assignment by the due date (11:55 EST of that date), then it

is important to contact the instructor either via email or phone prior to the due date. Late

work is subject to a 1point per day late deduction.

Presentation of Assignments: It is preferred that all assignments be typed in 12-point font

[Times New Roman is preferred] in MS Word format (*.doc, *.docx, or *.rtf) and double

spaced. Student must include name, course number [PH1600 – 2886, instructor’s name,

date, and word count on the title page. Word count does not include title page or

references. All assignments must be submitted in the appropriate drop boxes in

MyCourses

Extra Credit: You may earn up to 40 extra credit points in this class. It is your choice to

complete the assignment. Extra credit assignments must be turned in by the designated

due date. Late extra credit assignments are not accepted. Please don’t ask. 40 points

Extra credit can be earned by completing assignments are as follows: 1) Chapter 18

Codes of Ethics Term Paper. Student will write a 1-2 page term paper that evaluates the

Codes of Ethics for a company or organization of their choice. This paper should follow

the guidelines that explained in the LESSONS TAB under Chapter 18 and is worth 25

point; 2) Review Questions (odd numbered ) for any chapters between 8 – 15 (1 point

each chapter or 15 points for all 8 Chapters);

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ASSIGNMENTS:

MyCourses – This is a powerful tool sponsored by the college to enable the instructor

and students to communicate with each other. General course communications are

in email format. Posted on MyCourses is the syllabus, links to Surveys; class

notes and PowerPoint Slides and grades for each assignment. All Assignments

will be submitted via MyCourses.

1. Textbook, Analysis Questions, Review Questions, and Exam.

Most classes have a chapter of the text assigned. Reading the assigned chapter

prior to class will aid your participation. Additional readings from periodicals and

newspapers will also be distributed.

EXAMS:

*A ‘Concept Check’ will be administered at the end of Module 1, 2 and 3 and

Final at the end of the course. These are online, Open Book exams with at least

one essay question. Exams open three days before the due date. Exams are worth

25 points each. Due as Follows by 11:30 PM as listed below. All assignments

are due on a Sunday.

August 27 Unit I Concept Check I, Review and Analysis Questions Due

Sept 24 Unit II Concept Check II, Review and Analysis Questions Due

October 29 Unit III Concept Check III, No Review and Analysis Questions

Due

Dec 3, 2017 Final SSI, Post Survey Due

*Review Questions will be assigned for each chapter and must be submitted to

the appropriate Drop Box via MyCourses in order to receive credit. These

questions are due at the end of a Unit at the same time as the Concept Check.

‘Questions for Analysis’ from each chapter covered will be used to augment in-

class group discussions. Students will be required to answer Review Analysis

Question #1 and submit it along with the Review Questions in the Respective

Drop Box for that Unit. Discussion Forums are also due at the end of each

Module.

2. Library Activity, Critique on 2 Peer Reviewed Articles of interest.

Read a minimum of one (2) article pertaining to our study of ethics. This should

be a ‘peer reviewed’ article from a professional journal, magazine or a book.

Write a critical analysis of the article, including comments on any research that

was conducted and any implications for the future. You must follow the format

provided by the instructor. (150-200 words each).

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Library Activity:

Students will receive a hands-on presentation on the use of the library (on-

line and physical). Research techniques will also be presented by the

school’s librarian. Students will be required to submit the Cover Page and

Reference Page of the article that they will critique to demonstrate their

understanding of APA, database research, and understanding of the

concept of ‘peer reviewed’ journals.

Article Critique I in Drop box Due Sunday, Sept 10, 2017

Article Critique II in Drop Box Due Sunday, Nov 5, 2017

3. Discussion Forums

Five Discussion Forums will be assigned from topics discussed in chapters

1,3,4,5, and 6. Students will be required to complete the assignment outlined in

the forum and respond to at least two other students within the forum. These are

due at the end of each Unit. The Due dates are:

Module 1: August 27, 2017 @11:30 PM

Module 2: September 24,2017 @ 11:40 PM

Module 3: October 29, 2017 @ 11:30 PM

4. Critical Thinking Papers

The instructor will supply four ethics case studies. Using the college’s Critical

Thinking Application Template, you will prepare a thorough analysis of the ethics

case studies provided. These will be a take home assignment distributed though

out the term. Each paper must be at least 500 words (approx. 1-2. Type written

pages (double spaced)) using APA format. A cover page will include the title of

the class, course number, title: “Ethics Application Project”, word count, and your

name and date of submission. CTAP Part I constitute your Mid-Term

Examination and the Reflection Section of CAP Part II will double as your Final

Exam. These papers are a significant percentage of your overall grade.

Critical Thinking Paper Opens September 25, 2017

Due Dates:

CTAP Part 1: October 15 , 2017

CTAP Part II: November 19, 2017

5. Debate project:

You will be broken up into several teams. A cases with ethical issues will be

distributed. Each team will prepare its case to be argued against the team that has

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the same case. Some teams will serve as the audience or judges. Points will be

deducted from your individual grade if you are absent on a class day that groups

are preparing. If you are not present on the day of the debates you will receive a

ZERO for this project. The Debates will convene during the week of November

26, 2017.

6. Pre and Post Surveys.

The effectiveness of the course is measured in part by asking all students to take a

survey at the start and towards the end of the course. The survey consists of

multiple choice questions and problem solving. It looks like a test but is

purposely called a survey because your responses are not graded and do not affect

your course grade. However, in order to start receiving points for the course, you

must complete the survey. The assumption is that your responses to the survey

will have changed during the course of the semester. The surveys may be

accessed via the links below:

Pre-Survey: This survey will be available on August 11, 2017 – August 18, 2017 Title: Applied Ethics Student Questionnaire 500-A URL: http://web.spcollege.edu/survey/23866

Post Survey: This survey is available on December 1, 2017 Title: Applied Ethics Student Questionnaire 500-B

URL: http://web.spcollege.edu/survey/23869

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN THE SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS, EXAMS,

AND CLASS ACTIVITIES ALONG WITH DUE DATES. IT IS RECOMMENDED

THAT YOU PRINT AND KEEP IT WITH YOU FOR REFERNCE. PLEASE REFER TO

IT PERIODICALLY SO THAT YOU WILL REMAIN ON TASK.

STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS FOLLOW THE COURSE OUTLINE.

YOU MUST READ AND SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON THE LAST PAGE INDICATING

THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COURSE EXPECTATIONS.

PLEASE TURN THIS INTO THE INSTRUCTOR BY THE END OF THE 1ST WEEK OF

CLASSES.

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ASSIGNMENTS & COURSE OUTLINE

Unit and Class Date Week Beginning

Discussion/Assignment(s) Chapters

Unit I: The Foundations of Ethics

‘START HERE’ Assignments:

1. PRE-COURSE SURVEY 2. Signed Syllabus 3. Academic Honesty Quiz

Due at the end of the 1st week 08/19/16

Syllabus to Be Read and ‘Start Here’ Module

August 14 Introduction to making good choices:

Philosophy, ethics and justice

What does it mean to do the right thing?

Complete Review Questions:

Chap.1:ALL; Chap. 2:ALL

** Assign Teams for Group Activities

**Assign Teams*** for Class Debate and other group activities (Teams will assemble during 2nd ½ of class on

designated weeks)

Intro; 1

21 The Development of the moral person:

Piaget, Kohlberg, Gilligan and Rest

Complete Review Questions:

Chap.3: ALL

Class Review for Concept Check 1;

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The Development of the Moral Person con’t 3

27 UNIT I CONCEPT CHECK/Discussion Forums 1-3 AND REVIEW ANALYSIS QUESTIONS DUE FOR CHATERS 1-3 BY 11:30 PM

30 Library Activity Librarian Session on the use of research tools for the Critical Thinking Case studies. Tentative date: February 4, 2017

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Students will select a peer-reviewed article on an ethical issue of their choice. As a part of the Library activity they will EMAIL the cover page and reference page of the Critique to the instructor for approval

September 4 LABOR DAY – NO CLASSES

Unit II: Critical Thinking; Logic; Consequential and Non-Consequential Theories

The Art of Argumentation Critical thinking Complete review questions: Chap 4: ALL Analysis Question: #1

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10 Article Critique 1 Due

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Logic and Reasoning

Theories – Consequential

Complete all Review Questions and Analysis

Question #1.

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Theories: Non Consequential, Parts 1 & 2

Complete all Review Questions and Review Analysis Question #1

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Sept 24 Concept Check II is Due Discussion Forums (1,3,4,5,6) Review Questions and Analysis Question 1 for Chapters 4,5,6, (Extra Credit – Chapter 7) Due

UNIT III: Business and Employment Issues

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September 25

CTAP I opens – Mandatory Attendance

October 2 Ethical Issues: War and Terrorism Ethical Issues: Ethical Peace and Justice Can a war be just? (Review questions Optional for Extracredit)

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Ethical Issues: The Ascent of Money/Capitalism Ethics and economics Video: Capitalism

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October 15 Midterm: CTAP Part I Due 60 % Completion Mark

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Ethical Issues: Bio Ethics Health, Abortion, Death and Dying

10,11,12

30 Ethical Issues: Human Rights/ Death Penalty

Assign Groups for Class Debate – Mandatory

Attendance

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November 5 Article Critique II Due

6 Ethical Issues: The Environment 15

13 VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY(NO CLASSES)

19 Concept Check III

Ethical Issues: Professional,

Employment and Business Ethics

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20 Codes of Ethics (Show video on Coca Cola/India)

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23-27 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

29 Group Activity -Class Debate) All Extra Credit, Post Survey, SSI Due (NO Extensions)

December 4-7 Final Exam Week. Your Final Exam will be completed with CTAP Part II (The Reflection will double as the Final Exam.

STUDENTS’S EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS Online/Student Conduct http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/expectations.htm Online Student, Faculty and Staff Expectations and Performance Targets http://www.spcollege.edu/campus/help/expectations.htm

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION:

The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed

to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All Student responses are

confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance

improvement. A link to the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) will be found in

MyCourses.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be

familiar with policies, rules, and consequences of violations. Read the policy at:

http://www.spcollege.edu.academichonesty. There is no tolerance for cheating and

academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on that specific assignment to

expulsion from the class with a grade of “F”. Note that copy/pasting published

information, whether it’s from our textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is

plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are

someone else’s so you will still have to site your sources.

CHEATING/PLAGERISM

To put it plainly, this is an ethics course and cheating of any kind cannot be tolerated.

Cheating, whether on exams or papers, is an attempt to get a grade without learning. It

violates the rights of your fellow students who do not cheat. Cheating defeats your

purpose for being in school and hurts you in the long run. If a student is caught cheating

or plagiarizing, he/she will receive an “F” in the class and be reported to the

administration upon the FIRST INFRACTION.

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/honest.htm.

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** IMPORTANT **

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR POLICY ON PLAGERISM

Plagiarizing on an assignment whether large or small makes no difference; the

assignment gets an automatic ZERO. This is an addition to consequences you could

face based on the Student Code of Conduct. If in doubt, quote and cite. If still in

doubt, send an email and ask. Students need to learn the proper, honest way to

incorporate research into their work. Students are to work on their own

assignments, on their own unless otherwise specified by the instructor. SIGNATURE PAGE: I have read, understand, and agree to abide fully by the parameters set in this Syllabus and Syllabus Addendum. Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date:

SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE INSTRUCTOR BY THE END OF THE 1ST WEEK VIA EMAIL.