Learning Outcome(s) Assessed: (1) A clear understanding of major topics regarding culture, globalization, and the communication processes resulting from such interaction. (2) Being able to make practical use of this knowledge, finding potential applications for it to business-related situations.
Description of Assignment: The student is expected to write a 2,000 essay on one (or more) of the topics covered in the syllabus. This entails that the essay can be written on any of the topics and not just those covered up to Week 5. Nevertheless, students are encouraged to discuss their choice with the instructor, so he can provide them with adequate materials and suggestions beyond the readings appearing in the syllabus. The format of the essay is open to preference and should be discussed with the instructor, but it can range from a critical reading of one of the texts to the application of some of the theories appearing in the readings to real-life situations.
What makes a good assignment?):
*Use of the theory (variety and depth): The students must demonstrate their knowledge of the theories and authors studied throughout the course. However, a mere repetition word-by-word of definitions and arguments provided by these authors will not suffice. The students must show that they have attained practical knowledge of the theory, being able to apply it to topics that go beyond the scope of the readings. That is to say, the students must prove assimilated the theory, making it their own. In this respect, the students are expected to relate various aspects of the topic of their essay with the concepts, theories, and authors that they have studied. Understandably, if a student relates a particular aspect of the topic to a single theory, the analysis and critique of that character must be done in greater depth than if it had been related to four, five or six different theories. In other words, the depth of the analysis is inversely proportional to the amount of theories used in it. However, every relation established by the student must be adequately justified and explained. It is not enough to say “and here we see the relation between this topic and the theories X, Y and Z”: How does that theory relate to it? Why can we establish a connection between them?
*Originality: In relation with the previous point, the students are expected to provide an original analysis and critique of the topic. Providing a list of relations between several aspects of it and different theories does not suffice. The essay must be original; and, consequently, the students are expected to combine different theories with their own insights in order to build arguments to back their claims and offer an original and intriguing narration to the reader.
*Arguments: Every connection between the topic and the theory must be argued. Students are expected to build arguments, not statements. Articles of faith or declarations such as “I agree with it because it is true”, “because that’s the way it is”, or “humans are good/evil/etc.” are NOT arguments, and thus using them as if they were will be severely penalized.
*Clarity and structure: The exam must have a clearly defined structured, and must written in an understandable manner (university level)
Rubric
Essay
Essay
Criteria Ratings Pts
Use of the Theory
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The student has successfully mastered the theory, being able to apply his/her knowledge of it to situations that exceed the limits of this course.
4 pts
The student has attained a good grasp of the theory, being able to apply his/her knowledge of it to practical situations within the context of this course.
3 pts
The student has limited knowledge of the theory, being able to apply it to certain practical situations within the context of this course.
2 pts
The student has limited knowledge of the theory, but has been unable to put it to practical use.
1 pts
The student has no relevant knowledge of the theory.
0 pts
4 pts
Originality
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The analysis of the topic and the conclusions proposed by the student are well-informed and realistic. A clearly genuine study.
4 pts
The analysis of the problem and the conclusions proposed by the student are well-informed and realistic.
3 pts
The student has understood the topics presented by the instructor in class but has failed to put this knowledge to practical use in the analysis of a topic of his/her chosing or to ed in class and the research done by the different groups throughout the term.
2 pts
The student has a limited understanding of the topics presented by the instructor in class and has failed to put this knowledge to practical use in the analysis of a topic of his/her chosing or to ed in class and the research done by the different groups throughout the term.
1 pts
The student has failed to understand the purpose of this assignment and consequently has failed to put to practical use the knowledge acquire during the term in the analysis of a topic of his/her chosing.
0 pts
4 pts
Arguments
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Solid and elegantly written argument. The student has been able to make his/her point in a well-developed line of reasoning that puts to practical use the theoretical knowledge gained by means of research and study throughout the term.
4 pts
Solid argument. The student has been able to make his/her point putting to practical use the theoretical knowledge gained by means of research and study throughout the term.
3 pts
The student has been able to make a good-enough argument, making use of the materials covered in class or the readings, without falling into the mistake of using statements or “articles of faith” as arguments.
2 pts
The argument made by the student either is flawed or lacks a good-enough knowledge of the materials covered in class
1 pts
There is no argument whatsoever. The student has made statements lacking any sort of argumentation.
0 pts
4 pts
Clarity and structure
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Exceedingly clear structure. The student has successfully explained and defended his/her arguments.
4 pts
Clear structure. The student has managed to explain and defend his/her arguments in a clear and understandable manner.
3 pts
Reasonably clear structure. The student has managed to explain and defend his/her arguments, although it could have been done more clearly.
2 pts
Obscure or incomplete structure. The arguments and explanations of the student present a series of flaws that make it difficult to follow his/her line of reasoning.
1 pts
Unclear explanation and/or lack of proper arguments
0 pts
4 pts
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