1. Global Self-Awareness – Effectively addresses significant issues in the natural and human world based on articulating one’s identity in a global context.
Describe your thoughts and feelings about the traditional attire/dress of Muslim women. What thoughts and feelings do you have when you see a Muslim woman wearing a hijab or burkah or niqab? [1 paragraph required] Worth 10 points. ________
2. Perspective Talking – Evaluates and applies diverse perspectives to complex subjects within natural and human systems in the face of multiple and even conflicting positions (i.e., cultural, disciplinary, and ethical).
What do you think a Muslim feels when she is challenged or asked to remove her traditional attire in favor of traditional European or American attire? [1 paragraph required] Worth 10 points. ________
3. Cultural Diversity – Adapts and applies a deep understanding of multiple worldviews, experiences, and power structures while initiating meaningful interaction with other cultures to address significant global problems.
Using the steps of information literacy online databases describe the historical and cultural significance of traditional Islamic attire for Muslim women. [2 paragraphs required] Worth 15 points. ________
4. Personal and Social Responsibility – Takes informed and responsible action to address ethical, social, and environmental challenges in global systems and evaluates the local and broader consequences of individual and collective interventions.
Based on the research you discovered on this topic what is your responsibility toward Muslim women participating in this religious and cultural practice? [1 paragraph required] Worth 15 points. ________
5. Understanding Global System – Uses deep knowledge of the historic and contemporary role and differential effects of human organizations and actions on global systems to develop and advocate for informed, appropriate action to solve complex problems in the human and natural worlds.
Based on the research you discovered on this topic explain how you can advocate for the rights of Muslim women who practice this religious tradition in Texas. [1 paragraph required] Worth 10 points. _______
6. Applying Knowledge to Contemporary Global Context – Applies knowledge and skills to implement sophisticated, appropriate, and workable solutions to address complex global problems using interdisciplinary perspectives independently or with others.
Give three or four recommendations or strategies that can be applied to bring forth workable solutions into society to replace fear rooted in ignorance with acceptance based on understanding. [1 paragraph required] Worth 10 points. _______
7. Attention to designated college-level form and style – MLA Format Required
Follow the form & style demonstrated in the research paper example provided by instructor in eCampus. Worth 15 points. _______
8. MLA Documentation – Proper citations of sources throughout the body of research paper.
A minimum of five (5) credible sources required.
Works cited page must be in alphabetical order and MLA format.
