Paper 1: The power of ideology
Writing assignments will be 2 pages (approx. 500 words),
1. At the top of the page you should include: date and assignment number. Do a one sentence introduction to the assignment explaining what you're answering to, and a concluding sentence as well.
2. Format the document with 1in. margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt., double-spaced, put references to all the facts and quotes (author-date). (1 pt for references)
Each prompt section should be one paragraph. They will be graded for:
- completion,
- logical argument,
- use of evidence such as course readings and current events
- coherent writing, and
- relevance to the prompt.
Answer all of the following questions:
1) Pick one definition of ideology and explain what functions ideology performs in inspiring, maintaining, or analyzing world order. (3 pts: 1 pt for definition and 2 pts for explanation)
2) Pick one aspect of world order, such as the nation-state system or economic stratification, and explain why ideology is important for our understanding of that element of world order. (3 pts: 1 point for picking one aspect, and 2 pts for explanation)
3) Identify an ideology or ideological conflict behind a current event of your choice. (3 pts: 1 point for describing the event, and 2 pts for identifying the ideology or ideological conflict)