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Midterm Examination PS 314 Essay Format Due date: Feb. 28th, by the beginning of class No electronic submissions, please Length: Five to eight pages, approximately Source materials: class readings, class lectures and discussions – no additional research required Approximate grading scheme: • Degree to which the essay critically addresses the question (25%) • Appropriate use of readings (including reading forms) (25%) • Essay structure (logical consistency, appropriate use of facts, critical thinking, etc.) (25%) • Presentation and style (grammar, spelling, syntax, bibliographic references/citations, etc.) (25%) Additional requirements: • Reading forms attached • Academic honesty statement: “I understand what constitutes academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, and I have not done it” Sample Question “What explains the shape that sovereignty took in the modern world. Looking at arguments advanced by both the globalist and the globaloney schools, how do you think that sovereignty has changed in the late 20th century. Which side in the great globalization debate, if any, would you suscribe to?” Final Considerations and Advice Get going on the essay early If you are having problems, seek help from either Nirmal or myself (but remember, we may have less time if you leave it to the last minute) Allow yourself the time to re-read your essay, revise it, and proof-read it thoroughly Remember: this essay, for Nirmal and myself, reflects your ‘academic persona’ – who you are in terms of your work ethic, intellectual capabilities, and commitment Do not hand in any piece of work that you do not feel proud of Measuring Globalization The intellectual question: what does it mean for a country to be globalized? How would we measure that? FP/AT Kearney Index Composed of four main indicators: • Economic integration • Technological connectivity • Personal contact • Political engagement Economic Integration Trade (imports and exports as a percentage of GDP) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Technological Connectivity Internet users Internet hosts Number of secure servers Personal Contacts Travel International telephone traffic Cross-border economic transfers (including remittances) Political Engagement International organizations UN peacekeeping Number of international treaties Government transfers to other countries The results 10. Finland 9. Austria 8. Sweden 7. Denmark 6. Canada 5. Netherlands 4. United States 3. Switzerland 2. Ireland 1. Singapore