Analyzing the Impact of Globalization, Media and Climate Change

Instructions

Instructions: Choose one topic from the writing prompts below. Then, develop a strong thesis, which you will prove with your essay. .
Research: Make sure to provide any definitions where necessary, and use evidence from your readings to make your arguments. Students who do not reference at least one reading (some questions require more than one) in their answer will score very poorly. You are also required to use a minimum of two resources outside your readings. These sources must be credible and appropriate for an academic paper (ie. academic journals, newspaper articles, reputable online sources, etc.). You may also use other readings available on Blackboard that were not assigned. You must cite all sources; any exams with improper or missing citations will receive a zero grade.
Format: Make sure to create a title page with your full name, student number, and an interesting title. Please use AP/? style for all aspects of this assignment. Due Date: This assignment is due Friday, April 24, 11:59 pm. Submissions: All submissions must be uploaded to the assignment box (see Assignments on Blackboard).
Choose ONE of the following topics
1. Globalization: Critically assess the impact of Globalization by using the three Globalization readings in unit 3 and the film El Contrato by Min Sook Lee (link to the film in Course Readings — Unit 3 folder) as your example. You will need to read the globalization articles and watch the film in order to complete this question. In addition, find at least two other similar examples of issues raised in the readings and film.
2. Two views of the media: How should we evaluate the effects of media? In your essay, explore the arguments presented in the article "Two Historical Views of the Media" by O'Shaughnessy and Stadler, and apply them to a current example (or set of examples). Your essay should focus on the role the media play in shaping how we see and understand the world around us. You may consider traditional media like newspapers, radio, or television; or new media, such as popular and influential social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or YouTube.
3. Climate Change: Explore themes raised in the Caldeira article in the light of recent media coverage on global warming (severe storms, oil sands, melting arctic ice, etc.). Discuss the causes of climate change, its impact on our lives and on the planet and our power to combat it. Use at least two academic or news articles to supplement the course reading.
Essay Evaluation Rubric
Unsatisfactory Needs Average Excellent Improvement Content • Misunderstands • Understanding • Good • Excellent or ignores of some course understanding understanding 40% critical course concepts is of most of concepts. concepts, or significantly concepts, with • Thoroughly does not flawed or not minor errors or responds to address clearly. gaps. topic with a assigned topic. demonstrated. • Creates clear clear, well-• Does not • Does not create thesis, but may supported establish a clear a strong thesis struggle to thesis