Amy Chua, "A World on the Edge" and:
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Amy Chua and Deborah Tannen
Writing assignment:
Could a change of our "adversarial culture" into a "culture of dialogue" (with a concomitant change in political discourse) generate wider transformations in the economical, cultural, and political conduct of the USA? Would this shift in the model of interrelating lessen the amount of resentment other countries feel towards the USA as a "global economical minority" and how? Drawing closely on the work of Deborah Tannen and Amy Chua, please develop your own argument concerning this issue.
Sanja Bahun, Rutgers University, Spring 2005
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Amy Chua and William Greider
Develop a project considering the following:
Both William Greider and Amy Chua talk about the tensions existing between capitalism and democracy, Greider in the context of the domestic U.S., Chua in terms of the global scene. Chua adds the element of ethnic groups and “market-dominant minorities” into the picture. How would this factor change or explain the dynamics of the master-servant relationship and the “socialization of powerlessness” that Greider talks about? What connections can you make between the two authors’ views? In what ways do they differ? What conclusions can you draw? In your view, what is the best course of action to address the inequality of wealthand power both in the U.S. and globally?
Focus on developing the following aspects of your essay:
PROJECT- Develop an argument or thesis, rather than relying on summary. Use the text to support your ideas.
ORGANIZATION- Pay attention to the structure of your essay. Organize paragraphs to support the overall argument you are making. Each paragraph should have a point to make to support the larger argument.WORK WITH TEXTS- Use the text intelligently to support your point of view. Move appropriately between paraphrase and quotation. Make connections between the text and your argument.
PRESENTATION- Pay attention to overall style, spelling and grammar.
Laura Smith, Rutgers University, Fall 2005
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