Summer 2022 SOCI 4730-02 The 1st Reading and Reflection Paper (20%) Guidelines

This reading and reflection paper aims to encourage you to build conceptual knowledge in order to analyze the contemporary global social issues in both historical and contemporary contexts. To write this paper, focus only on the course materials. You do NOT need to do any external research. In this paper, identify and explain key dominant ideological forces (e.g. (neo-)colonialism, imperialism, global capitalism, right-wing populism) and counter forces (e.g. anti- colonial/decolonial movement, justice globalism, reproductive justice movement) that we have covered in this course from topic 1 to 4. Discuss how these ideological forces have changed the global society, using specific historical and contemporary examples that we have covered in this course.

This reading and reflection paper covers topic 1, 2, 3 and 4. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the course materials (both lecture content [lecture ppt files & videos] and assigned readings from topic 1 to topic 4). Provide an introduction and conclusion. In-text citation (APA Style 7th edition) & bibliography is required when you address the assigned readings & lecture ppt files.

Required length: 1,000 (minimum) – 1,500 (maximum) excluding bibliography

Deadline: 11:55 pm on July 5th (Tuesday) via Moodle.

[Grading Rubric]

A- to A+ (16-20/20) Overall: grammar and spelling mistakes minimal to none, sentences flow and are internally coherent, no run-on sentences or sentence fragments. - The paper has a clear and cohesive structure and addresses the key elements of the given question. - The paper demonstrates a strong understanding of the course materials (assigned readings and lecture materials) and is clearly presented in one’s own words. (*note: A few direct quotations are allowed if they are inevitable). - This paper fulfils the required length. - The paper cites all material appropriately and consistently. B- to B+ (14-15.5/20)

- Overall: grammar and spelling mistakes minimal, sentences are well-constructed, minimal run-on sentences or sentence fragments. - The paper has a clear and cohesive structure and addresses the key elements of the given question, but it may include some simplified statements or slight misrepresentations of key points from the readings and class materials. - The paper incorporates the required course materials but not to the full extent possible. - This paper fulfils the required length. - The answer cites all material appropriately and consistently. C- to C+ (11-13.5/20) - Overall: grammar and spelling mistakes frequent, sentences are understandable, but would be clearer with a careful proof-read. -The paper does not fulfil the required the length. - This paper includes lecture materials and assigned readings, but not to the full extent possible. -This paper includes simplified statements or misrepresentations of key points from the readings and class material. - This paper includes many direct quotations. -The answer attempts to cite sources, but does so incorrectly or incompletely. D (10-10.5/10) - Overall: grammar and spelling mistakes common, sentences consistently unclear. - The paper does not fulfil the required the length. - This paper grasps course materials poorly. - This paper includes many simplified statements and misrepresentations of course materials. -The answer attempts to cite sources, but does so incorrectly or incompletely. Failing grade (less than 10 /20) - Overall: riddled with spelling and grammar errors. Sentences unclear or incoherent. - consistently misunderstands course material, offers no sociological explanations. - does not follow instructions; does not cite sources.

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