What do you think about the concept new black? In relation to our course, how do you think this idea fits with the goals of black people in the African diaspora?
Writing Prompt:
For your final paper, I would like you to respond to the essay assigned for Week 16: A Curious Case of the New Black: A Conversation, (Links to an external site.) Gawker, October 2014. https://gawker.com/the-curious-case-of-the-new-black-a-conversation-1649462578
Please address the following: What do you think about the concept new black? In relation to our course, how do you think this idea fits with the goals of black people in the African diaspora? Does the emergence of new black indicate that black people have achieved full citizenship? What historical changes, if any, permit the possibility of this concept? Can the new black apply to black people throughout the African diaspora, or just in the United States? Does race still matter in the 21st century?
Goal:
The goal of this assignment is for you to present your position on this current, real-world topic within the context of our course. Meaning, you must clearly state your opinion and then
make a fact-based case to back up your position.
Word Count: 1000 words, minimum
There will be no credit for essays that do not meet the word requirement
Process Writing:
This assignment treats writing as a recursive process, meaning students will develop the essay in several steps including: prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. You will submit three assignments:
Thesis statement (5 points)
Outline (5 points)
Final Paper (40 points)
Part 1: Thesis:
The thesis statement is worth 5 points (out of 50). You will submit the thesis statement and it will appear in your essay.
Your thesis statement should:
Provide a persuasive, crystal clear argument
Not merely restate the question and offer a brief response
Answer the specific central questions asked
Part 2: Outline:
Your outline is worth 5 points (out of 50).
Your outline should include an overview of the main elements your essay will contain: argument, introduction, main points of the body of the essay, and conclusion.
Part 3: Essay:
The essay is worth 40 points (out of 50). You will submit your essay on May 2.
Essays will be graded based primarily on the following questions: