Analysis of Black Elk Speaks

integrate materials to make a statement about what you feel to be the relationship between subjectivity and autobiography. The essay must have a clearly stated thesis, ideally presented at the end of the first paragraph and must support the thesis with an analysis of Black Elk Speaks.

Ross, Michael, "The Natural Resource Curse: How Wealth Can Make you Poor,"

Ross, Michael, “The Natural Resource Curse: How Wealth Can Make you Poor,” pp. 17-42, in I. Bannon and P. Collier (eds) in Natural Resources and Violent Conflict: Options and Actions, 2003,Washington D.C: World Bank. (Link to the book containing the article will be  provided in course website.)

Describe in your own words what the “natural resource curse” is.  Then, provide some possible explanations of why some countries avoid it while others do not.  You are encouraged to read (and cite) articles other than one above, including other articles in the same book.

Political Science

Analyze why and how Canada’s ‘Middle Power’ model with respect to the international system has either stayed embedded OR come under strain. Describe the international and domestic factors influencing these alternatives. Describe the international and domestic factors. Please analyze using material of your choice.

The impact of globalization on design in ONE product area

Discuss the impact of globalization on design in ONE product area (eg Cars, electronic goods, clothing, furniture, etc) [Note the word IMPACT, the question is NOT asking for the history of the product. You need to consider how the shift to global production, consumption and marketing has impacted the producer and consumer. Good answers may also acknowledge wider social, economic and political consequences] this is the question and instructions