Imperialism and Exploitation
Imperialism and Exploitation
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Week 1 Case Study: Imperialism and Exploitation
- Due Sep 8 by 11:59pm
- Points 100
- Submitting a file upload
Introduction
The exploitation of colonial resources and indigenous labor was one of the key elements in the success of imperialism. Such exploitation was a result of the prevalent ethnocentrism of the time and was justified by the unscientific concept of social Darwinism, which praised the characteristics of white Europeans and inaccurately ascribed negative characteristics to indigenous peoples. A famous poem of the time by Rudyard Kipling, White Man’s Burden, called on imperial powers, and particularly the U.S., which the poem was directed at, to take up the mission of civilizing these “savage” peoples.
Instructions
Read the poem at the following link:
After reading the poem, address the following in a case study analysis:
- Define social Darwinism in your own words.
- Analyze the motivations and consequences that Kipling presents for undertaking the “White Man’s Burden.”
- What specific examples of ethnocentrism can you identify?
- Were the “Half-devil and half-child” peoples truly uncivilized?
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Case Study Grading Rubric – 100 pts
Case Study Grading Rubric – 100 pts
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length
| 5.0 pts Meets length requirement | 0.0 pts Does not meet length requirement |
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
| 10.0 pts Paper addresses all aspects of the assignment. | 8.5 pts Paper addresses most aspects of the assignment. | 7.5 pts Paper addresses some aspects of the assignment. | 6.0 pts Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment. | 0.0pts No effort |
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
| 25.0 pts Throughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. | 22.0 pts Throughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. | 19.0 pts Throughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. | 15.0 pts Throughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective. | 0.0pts No effort |
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support
| 20.0 pts Throughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. | 17.0 pts Throughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. | 15.0 pts Throughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. | 12.0 pts Throughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support. | 0.0pts No effort |
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar, Mechanics, and Style
| 20.0 pts Throughout the whole work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. | 17.0 pts Throughout most of the work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. | 15.0 pts Throughout some of the work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. | 12.0 pts Throughout little of the work, the text is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. | 0.0pts No effort |
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: Citation and Reference Formatting
| 10.0 pts Throughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. | 8.5 pts Throughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. | 7.5 pts Throughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. | 6.0 pts Throughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style. | 0.0pts No effort |
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: Title Page & References Page
| 5.0 pts Paper includes both title page and references page. | 2.5 pts Paper includes either a title page or references page. | 0.0 pts Paper does not include a title page or references page. |
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Primary Source Reference
| 5.0 pts Paper includes reference to the primary source provided within the case study. | 0.0 pts Paper does not make reference to the primary source provided within the case study. |
5.0 pts
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