Short Essay.
You can write an essay on an politically-related topic of your choice. In your essay, you will identify an issue, explain why or how it is relevant to comparative politics, and outline why raising the issue in a course is important. You need to make your case in 750 words. Links and images can be used as illustrations for the points you make, but do not count toward your word total nor enhance your grade on their own. Your evaluation is focused on your expressed understanding of the readings, word count and writing style. The essay should include three (3) questions for thought or reflection that are raised by the issue you identify.