- Find an example (article, image podcast, news coverage, YouTube video, etc) of any of the concepts we covered in this course that you come across in your daily life.
- Attach a copy of your example to the assignment. This can be a copy of an image or article, or if you use a film, tv show, lecture, or anything else that is not easily saved into document form, please attach a reasonable facsimile (i.e. For a movie, you could include a link to the cover IMDB-page, for a lecture you could include a link to the sponsoring department, for a song the lyrics or music, etc.)
- Write a 2-3-page double spaced (about 800 words) explanation of why it represents or links to class themes. See below for a more detailed description of what the paper should look like and the grading rubric.
- In your explanation of why it represents or links to class themes you must discuss at least one reading or video from the course.
Grading Rubric: The class-life-link is worth 10% of your grade.
I will be grading you on a scale of 100. Points will be determined as follows:
30 pts: Write up that is clear, copy-edited, and organized.
It should explain what the clipping is about (approx. 1 paragraph), how it relates to the themes in the class (approx. 1-3 paragraphs), and how it connects to a reading or video from the course (approx. 1-3 paragraphs).
Course book link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tdKEG_BZCxAqcf5IP…
Themes in class (Topics:)
1. Module 1: Introduction to States and Regimes
2. Module 2: Nationalism – Creator or Destroyer of States?
3. Module 3: What is Democracy and How Do We Measure It?
4. Module 4: Types of Democratic Institutions and How they Shape Politics
5. Module 5: What’s the Best Form of Government for Deeply Divided Societies?
6. Module 6: Types of Authoritarian Governments and How They Work
7. Module 7: Does Economic Development Promote Democracy or Authoritarianism?
8. Module 8: How do Authoritarian Countries Become Democratic?
9. Module 9: How Do Democracies Backslide Into Authoritarianism?
20 pts: You include the copy of, or link to your example.
50 pts: You successfully link your example to the course.
The best papers will focus on only one reading or video and draw clear connections between the example and the reading/video. Using more than one reading/video tends to dilute the strength of your argument and prevents you from really examining and explaining how your example relates to the course.
Important Note:
-Proofread and edit your assignment before handing it in.
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