Introduce the topic: Explain how China utilizes Confucianism and other cultural and historical variables to positively influence its image on the global stage. Confucianism persists in China through its influence on family, education, and societal harmony. The return to Confucianism can be seen as sustaining its global influence.
Thesis statement: The ideology of Confucianism was meant to establish a peaceful society. Confucius, the proponent of the Chinese belief, focused on the sustenance of ethics, promotion of virtues, altruism, morality, resources, intelligence, and realism among others. Through a strategic utilization of Confucianism alongside other cultural and historical factors, China actively shapes its global image by emphasizing traditional values of family, education, and societal harmony. Confucius is the centerpiece of China’s strategy to acquire positive global perception and enhance the overall soft power of the country.
The creation of this research paper will include the following criteria upon which your grade will be based. Be sure to pay close attention to these elements. Each must be addressed in your final paper.
- Include an arguable thesis statement. The thesis statement is the argument you are supporting throughout the paper with scholarly evidence. It should be well-phrased and set up the natural organization of the paper. The thesis statement should be included in the introduction paragraph of your paper.
- Place your argument within the appropriate historical context by including historical information regarding the philosophy, religion, time period, dynasties or kingdoms, key figures, and events.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical context of your topic by relating your argument to a society founded on principles of Confucianism and any other relevant frameworks for understanding the nation’s culture and civilization.
- Analyze how history shapes Chinese global politics and territorial issues including how its contemporary role in the world is influenced by your topic of study.
- Present substantial scholarly evidence to include in your paper that fully supports your thesis statement. You should include at least two primary sources and four secondary sources. Scholarly evidence can be included as specific examples, quotes, detail, events, images, or statistics to support the argument of the paper.
- Conclude with an analysis of the consequences of your topic that summarizes your argument and places your ideas in a broader historical context.