Consider the following questions when writing your journal entry. You do not need to answer all questions, but you should address at least one of the questions. Aim for more than a summary, and use your write-up to show your understanding of the readings. Where possible, deepen your discussion by adding comparisons, addressing points of agreement or disagreement, or adding critiques (refer to comments given on previous assignments). Your answer should be in paragraph form with proofread, clear prose, between 300 and 500 words. What does it mean for identities to be 'constructed'? How does this compare to other explanations for the origins of identities? How do the origins of identities or the methods of their origin relate to national identities vs. ethnic or other identities? What is banal nationalism? How does Billig's discussion relate to others you've read this semester? Can nationalism be good or bad? If so, how would you distinguish between the 'good and bad nationalisms'? If not, explain.
Paper Topic: If justice is blind then race, sex, status, LGBTQ identity and other intersecting identities should not matter. However, researches have tested questions about whether we see differences among judges based on these intersecting identities.
the answer has to be clear and direct no intro on conclusion is requirement please if the question have a statement that said what do you think or do you think or what do you prefer please answer the question positively and you can share your opinion it does nor have to be from the reading the theme of the section is financial and finical crisis here is the reading : Jonathan Kirshner: the study of Money page 407- 36 Eric Hellinger : the introduction , chapter 9 Kindlebegr, chapter 1,5,11,13
use easy English words please the answer has to be clear and direct no intro on conclusion is requirement please if the question have a statement that said what do you think or do you think or what do you prefer please answer the question positively and you can share your opinion it does nor have to be from the reading here is the reading : Jonathan Kirshner: the study of Money page 407- 36 Eric Hellinger : the introduction , chapter 9
"What theories of International Relations continue to be relevant in today's complex global context and what adaptations or modifications might be necessary to address contemporary challenges?" Demonstrate knowledge of theories of IR and scholars of IR. Include illustrations and examples of the real world to support your arguments. You do not need any references.
Research Assignment Week 8: "Extra Credit" Governmental systems in practice: 'Communist States vs Socialist States' Dear Students: Through the years of my academic teaching experience I found it very important for my students to get a clear understanding between the political systems/ideology of 'Socialism and Communism'. Through qualitative research explore your critical thinking in analytical way to distinguish and compare the Communist system vs Socialist system. Is there a limited line of similarity or just main differences on the systems? Can we project that Communist states have more tendency to become socialist systems with consolidation of democratic principles or become revolutionary regimes and fail under coup d'etats? Think of Russia under Yeltsin and earlier years of Putin vs China today under Xi as a case study comparing Democratic Socialism vs Communism in the 21st Century. Mission: Please evaluate and define the institutional principles of these two nations as they developed their political systems. Through your own critical and comprehensive analysis you can make a comparison and detect the similarities and differences that these two nations have in their political and governmental institutions and how they were able to hold on to their political governmental systems. Guidelines to Consider for your Research: Consider the spread of Communism under USSR and the how different is from China's Communist ideology; why? Consider the first transition of USSR Communism Regime as a Democratic Socialism of Russia during Yeltsin and early years of Putin. Consider nations such as Finland, Brazil, Venezuela who have adopted Socialism and even integrated Socialist democratic policies are there any similarities of difference or even hopes for China's transformation from Communism to Socialism? Research Guidelines: Please view the Supplemental Links under Module II for further research and inspiration. Use the Online Library of your College, Library of Congress or Think Tanks e.g. Woodrow Wilson Center 'Think Tank"Links to an external site. Supplemental Videos/Links External UrlGrotenhuis, René. “Nation and State.” In Nation-Building as Necessary Effort in Fragile States, 25–44. Amsterdam University Links to an external site. External Url'Open Access' book: Nation-Building as Necessary Effort in Fragile States Links to an external site. External UrlRICHARDSON, BRADLEY M. “MAN AND POLITICS IN POSTWAR JAPAN.” In The Political Culture of Japan, 1st ed. Links to an external site. External UrlProducing Democracy Links to an external site. External UrlDemocracy as a State of Mind Links to an external site. External UrlJapan Government Links to an external site. External UrlJapan's present politics Links to an external site. External UrlJapan's Parliament and other Institutions Links to an external site. External UrlUK's Government Links to an external site. External UrlUK-Queen as a Monarch with Good Questions Links to an external site. External UrlWatts, Duncan. British Government and Politics: A Comparative Guide Links to an external site. External UrlThe Royal Institute Chatham House: UK vs Japan Links to an external site. External UrlThe Monarch's Speech Links to an external site. External UrlComparing Japan & the UK Links to an external site. External UrlCarnegie: Understanding Japanese Democracy Assistance Links to an external site. External UrlBringing Democracy to Japan Links to an external site. External UrlJapan's Democracy with Populism? Links to an external site. External UrlEU: European Union Links to an external site. External UrlEU Elections 2024 Links to an external site. External UrlUN: Democracy Links to an external site.
Please make a post that outlines what caught your attention while reading (and comparing/contrasting) excerpts from Hobbes' Leviathan; Locke's Two Treatises of Government; and Rousseau's Social Contract. Possible questions to think about / respond to: What themes were highlighted in each and why? Which themes were found in all the work of all three writers? Does this change how you think about the idea of the Social Contract and/or Democracy? Why? Why not? Which quotes caught your attention and why - try to include at least one from each philosopher? Are there problematic aspects to these philosophical works, which deal with different aspects of social contract theory? Can you learn positive lessons anyway?
I do not have the books we will need to find it together. If needed I will pay for the book. I. The Athenian Polis: The Politics of Tragedy, Disintegration, and Philosophic Self- Discovery and Recovery. a. The Politics of Tragedy and Philosophy i. Sophocles, "Antigone" ii. Strauss, “What is Political Philosophy?” iii. Plato, "Euthyphro" in West and West. iv. Strauss, on “Irony” b. The Politics of Disintegration: Philosophy's challenge to Politics i. Plato, "The Apology of Socrates" in West and West. ii. Plato, "Crito" in West and West.
