Carnegie
Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its eighth annual
International Essay Contest, open to teachers and students anywhere in the
world.
Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its eighth annual
International Essay Contest, open to teachers and students anywhere in the
world.
ESSAY
TOPIC:
Is nationalism an asset or hindrance in today’s globalized world?
TOPIC:
Is nationalism an asset or hindrance in today’s globalized world?
Nationalism,
as used here, is a broad term and can be viewed in terms of patriotism,
economic nationalism, national identity that holds a diverse country together,
nativism, a movement that ideologically separates a nation from a supranational
organization, or any other logical way you think fit, as long as you define it
clearly.
as used here, is a broad term and can be viewed in terms of patriotism,
economic nationalism, national identity that holds a diverse country together,
nativism, a movement that ideologically separates a nation from a supranational
organization, or any other logical way you think fit, as long as you define it
clearly.
Some
suggested areas of focus:
suggested areas of focus:
- The
growing, weakening, or lack of nationalism in a specific country and its
effect on ethical choices made by leaders. - A
comparison of nationalism of two or more countries and how it affects
their people, economy, etc. - An
analysis of nationalism in a specific country in the past and today. Has
nationalism in this country changed over the years and is it for better or
worse? Why? - Who
does nationalism benefit in a specific country? The leaders, elites,
middle class, or the poor? Why? Is this fair? - How
does nationalism relate to globalization? Are the two mutually exclusive?
Do they have a cause-effect relationship?
You
are not limited to the suggested areas of focus but your paper must answer the
question stated in the essay topic.
are not limited to the suggested areas of focus but your paper must answer the
question stated in the essay topic.
CONTEST
REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Style:
Op-ed style (not academic, footnoted papers) - Length:
1,000 to 1,500 words - Format:
Word document, or email. English language entries only. - Limit:
One entry per person.
This
competition is open to teachers and students of all nationalities.
competition is open to teachers and students of all nationalities.
Before
submitting your essay, please review these plagiarism guidelines to
ensure that your work is original and properly cited.
submitting your essay, please review these plagiarism guidelines to
ensure that your work is original and properly cited.
WHO
IS ELIGIBLE?
IS ELIGIBLE?
All
teachers, at whatever level, are eligible.
teachers, at whatever level, are eligible.
All
students, from high school students through graduate students, are eligible.
Non-students are automatically disqualified.
students, from high school students through graduate students, are eligible.
Non-students are automatically disqualified.
Collaborative
essays between students and teachers are welcome.
essays between students and teachers are welcome.
Previous
winners and honorable mentions are not eligible.
winners and honorable mentions are not eligible.
HOW
TO ENTER:
TO ENTER:
1.
Join the free Global Ethics Network (GEN) website: www.globalethicsnetwork.org.
Join the free Global Ethics Network (GEN) website: www.globalethicsnetwork.org.
2. Post
your essay in the blog section and tag it with #essaycontest2016.
your essay in the blog section and tag it with #essaycontest2016.
3.
Please include the following:
Please include the following:
*
Your full name.
Your full name.
*
The name of your school.
The name of your school.
*
Indicate whether you are a teacher or a student, and at what level (high
school, undergraduate, graduate).
Indicate whether you are a teacher or a student, and at what level (high
school, undergraduate, graduate).
COMPETITION
DEADLINE: December
31, 2016
DEADLINE: December
31, 2016
PRIZES:
The
essays are judged in three categories: teachers and graduate students;
undergraduate students; and high school students.
essays are judged in three categories: teachers and graduate students;
undergraduate students; and high school students.
1st
prize: $250 Amazon Gift Certificate
prize: $250 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd
prize: $150 Amazon Gift Certificate
prize: $150 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd
prize: $75 Amazon Gift Certificate
prize: $75 Amazon Gift Certificate
