This is on chapter 10 of the book A DIFFERENT MIRROR The Making of
Multicultural America by Takaki, Ronald. I could not find a downloadable pdf of the book sorry.
Prompt:
Scholars are expected to produce a typed essay complete with bibliography (6-10 page) of their proposed chapter. Student’s full name should be typed on the essay in the upper left corner of your first page. Please use Times New Roman font #12 and double spaced. Also, in your title please specify which chapter you are writing on. ( You may select any chapter in the book).
Chapter 10: PACIFIC CROSSINGS From Japan to the Land of “Money Trees” Takaki, Ronald. A Different Mirror
Scholars will be graded on the:
- Overall flow and organization of the essay.
- Your ability to convey the main points of your chapter.
- Your ability to apply the key concepts (3) discussed within your chapter.
- Use at least one theoretical perspective. For example, (Socialism, democracy, nationalism, pluralism, multiculturalism etc..).
- Your ability to incorporate Takaki’s concept of the Master Narrative into your discussion.
- Your ability to summarize the overall experience of your project.
- Bibliography (at least 5 sources).
Guidelines for essay:
- Upload your essay.
- Highlight the main focus of your chapter (topic).
- Discuss several key concepts offered within your chapter (3). (Alienation, Deviance, Culture etc…).
- Borrow from at least one of the major theoretical concepts as discussed in class or outlined in your chapter. (Socialism, democracy nationalism, pluralism, multiculturalism etc.).
- All essays must connect their work to Takaki’s concept of the, Master Narrative into your discussion.
- Summarize the overall experience of y our project : (Example)
- Explain why you selected the chapter in which you wrote on.
- Tell me why your topic is important (to both you and society).
- Tell how did you all feel about taking ownership of the selected material
- Express how you were able to be open and objective to other views, experiences, and perspectives that may differ from your own.
- APA or MLA style bibliography with at least 5 sources (our text counts as 1).