POLI 214 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS - INTERIM ASSESSMENT QUESTION

POLI 214 Introduction to Comparative Politics, 2nd Semester, 2013/2014

Instructor: Dr. Maame A.A. Gyekye-Jandoh

Interim Assessment Question: Compulsory - 30 marks 

1. Should be typed; double-spaced, size 12 font; with a cover page detailing the Group (A or B) as well as the IA group, whether group 1, 2, etc. and the index numbers of all the group members who took part in doing the work.

2. Should be between 7-8 pages (excluding cover page), including references cited.

For Group A and Group B

Date posted on blogspot.com: Wednesday 19th March, 2014

Deadline: Tuesday, 1st April, 2014 by 5pm (no excuses)

Research Essay Question

1.  With reference to Patrick O'Neil (2007, 2010) and other relevant scholars, distinguish between a state and a nation, explaining how these two concepts are related to nationalism. How important is it to distinguish states into strong, weak, failing and failed states? Give one example of each type of state in today's world, justifying your choice where necessary. Does the recent debacle in Ukraine viz. a viz. Russia's recent actions depict the typical relations expected between powerful and less powerful states? Why or why not?

 
 

Note: Essays without any outside references cited will attract a penalty. Good Luck.