Objective:
Appraise the commerce, citizen rules and responsibilities, and
allies/enemies in your chosen society.
Introduction
The concept of global citizenship describes the ability of an individual within
society to consider themselves a member of a global network of people, and not
just within a society. The theory of global citizenship stems from the Greek
philosopher Socrates, who stated that an individual is a citizen of the world,
not just of society. The Declaration of Human Rights, established by the UN
General Assembly in 1948, took this theory one step further, stating that all
individuals have dignity and rights, as well as the ability to reason.
According to this declaration, the ultimate goal of individuals in society is
to foster a spirit of oneness and kinship with others in the society. The
Declaration of Independence outlined global citizenship as all men being
created equal and having the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness. In this topic, you will explore the theory of global citizenship,
and form your own definition of what it means to be a global citizen. You will
also learn about the role of commerce, citizen rules and responsibilities, and
allies and enemies within a society, and what these issues mean within in the
framework of becoming a global citizen. In addition, you will be invited to
consider the difference between being a global citizen versus being a
globally-oriented citizen. At the end of the topic, you may find yourself considering
your own role in society differently, and reconstructing your view of all
individuals within a society. Apply this understanding of global citizenship to
your chosen society.
READING MATERIAL
Patterns of Change and Moral Conflict
Read this lesson presentation to learn about contemporary
patterns of change, and the role of natural resources in the distribution of
goods and services. Learn about the classification of goods and services, and
the role of balanced reciprocity in commerce.
Read the following materials:
The
Distribution of Goods and Services from Ember, C.R., Ember.
M., Peregrine, P.N. (2011). Anthropology (13th ed.,
pp. 297-308). Boston: Pearson Learning, Inc.
Politics of Enmity from Barker, R. (2012). Making Enemies (8th
ed., pp. 164-167; pp. 170-174). Basingstoke, Hampshire GBR: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cosmopolitanism and Global Citizenship
“If global citizenship means being a citizen of the world,
it is neither practicable nor desirable. There is another sense, however, in
which it is meaningful and historically relevant.”
— Bhikhu
Parekh
Read this author’s thought-provoking exploration of the concept of global
citizenship and his position that we should instead aim to be “globally-oriented
citizens.”
Read the following material.
Parekh, B. (2003). Cosmopolitanism and global citizenship.
Review of International Studies, 29(1), 3-17.
Assignment: Write an Appraisal
In 750-to 1000-words, appraise the commerce, citizen rules and
responsibilities, and allies/enemies in your chosen society.
Deliverables
A 750- to 1000-word summary
A minimum of 3 references, at least two from the lesson.
Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Review the readings.
This summary requires you to appraise the commerce, citizen rules and
responsibilities, and allies/enemies in your chosen society. To do this, you
must have a solid fundamental knowledge of global citizenship, based on the
readings that you have completed in this topic. If you are not clear about the
major concepts of global citizenship, review the readings. As you review the
readings, think about how these principles might apply to your chosen society.
Step 2: Brainstorm ideas for your chosen society.
Based on the readings, think about how you might begin to conduct research on
your chosen society from the standpoint of global citizenship. Jot down your
ideas on a notepad, based on what you have learned in the readings.
Step 3: Research global citizenship in your chosen society.
Locate information on commerce, citizen rules and responsibilities, and
allies/enemies in your chosen society. Search the web for periodicals, journals,
web sites, films, and other sources of information that pertain to global
citizenship in your chosen society. Take notes on what you find.
Step 4: Create an outline.
Create an outline that lists the important elements of global citizenship in
your chosen society. Create subheadings with additional information on each
political element in your outline.
Step 5: Write an appraisal.
Turn your outline into an appraisal. Be sure to use specific examples from your
research that underscore what you have learned about global citizenship in
relation to your chosen society. Reference the reading material to provide
additional support for your position with regard to global citizenship in your
chosen society.
Assignment writing guidelines:
Use correct APA v. 7 format.
Include headers for each prompt
Include introduction and conclusion header
Include Running Head
Double-space text.
Use size 12 Times New Roman font.
Indent paragraphs.
Include in-text citations.
Include References
Use correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure and
verb tense.
Respond in 3rd person
