Your final exam will consist of one essay question and will cover the material we have studied thus far.  This is an open-note (but closed colleague) exam, and all work must be your own. You are required to integrate course materials in your essay. You are also encouraged to draw on credible outside sources to supplement your answers, though these are not required for successful completion of the exam.
Your answer must state your thesis and be supported with relevant information (including specific examples, material from assigned course readings, material from other online course resources, and credible outside sources that you have identified on your own). 
The following essay prompts, one of which you must complete, will enable you to reflect on your work in the course to date and demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical concepts and past and present realities in topics in comparative politics.  Be sure your essay includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. Your conclusions should follow logically from the information you have presented in your essays.  Any quotations, specific information, and ideas drawn from outside sources (including course materials) must be cited and referenced in APA format or some other standard citation format. 
Your essay should be between 1,500-2,000 words in length, not including references. Essays should be double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, and in a standard 12-point font (such as Times New Roman, Calibri, Garamond, etc.).
Upload your completed essay to the assignment portal on Canvas.
Your essay will be graded on a 100-point scale. Your essay will be evaluated based on evidence of critical thinking and analysis, integration of course concepts, evidence of mastery of course concepts, accuracy of the information provided, essay organization, and quality of writing (including proper citation of sources).
Essay prompt 3                                      
Comparative politics tends to focus on states and those institutions and values that are central to understanding states. In what ways does globalization challenge this focus? What is globalization? Identify at least three ways that globalization forces us to rethink comparative politics.  Cite real-world examples in your response. Present your ideas and argument in an essay of between 1,500 and 2,000 words. Cite course readings and outside sources as appropriate.
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