Communications Question

select an international event that has taken place in recent years, or a topic that has been important over the same time period.

Background:
In Module 8, you will complete a topical essay that requires you to apply, synthesize,
and integrate the ethical themes presented in The Ugly American, the classic 1958
political novel written by Edward Burdick and William Lederer during the Cold War. The
book is organized as a series of vignettes, and you should have started to read it in
Module 2.
In this Module 3 activity, please select an international event that has taken place in
recent years, or a topic that has been important over the same time period. For
example, consider a country’s effort to promote tourism, an international incident
involving one or more companies and organizations, or an aspect of U.S. foreign
relations. Complete a one-paragraph summary of why you selected this current event or
topic and submit this for approval.
Topic:
Let’s explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global education systems. This
topic is critical because it has disrupted learning for millions of students worldwide,
posing challenges to educational equity, access, and quality. The pandemic forced
schools to close temporarily, leading to the widespread adoption of remote learning and
highlighting existing disparities in access to technology and resources. It has also raised
concerns about learning loss, mental health issues among students, and the long-term
effects on educational attainment and workforce development. Addressing these
challenges requires innovative solutions, investment in digital infrastructure, and a
renewed commitment to ensuring inclusive and resilient education systems for all
learners.
Feedback:
Instructions:
This assignment requires you to apply, synthesize, and integrate the ethical themes
presented in The Ugly American in a topical essay.
Your task is to write a 5-6 page double-spaced [1,200-1,500 words] essay examining
your chosen topic based on specific ethical issues or concepts in the book. You should
incorporate specific evidence from the text to illustrate each key issue.
Read the Book
The Ugly American is classic 1958 political novel written by Edward Burdick and William
Lederer during the Cold War. It is written as a series of vignettes. Begin reading this in
Module 2.
Pick an Event
In Module 3, select an international event that has taken place in the last year, or a topic
that has been important over the same time period. For example, consider a country’s
effort to promote tourism, an aspect of U.S. foreign relations, or an incident requiring
international diplomacy. Complete a one-paragraph summary of why you selected this
current event and submit this for approval in the Module 3 Activity: Ugly American.
Write the Paper
In Module 4, select your topic and begin writing the 5-6 page topical essay.
Requirements
● Identify and discuss at least four specific issues or concepts from the book that
can be applied to the topic or event you have selected.
● Incorporate specific examples from the book (include page references) to
illustrate each key concept.
● Use proper citation in citing examples and quotes from the book and any other
sources.
● Apply it to the real-world event or topic you’ve selected in Module 3.
● Follow the APA Writing Style Guide and use proper APA Style citations in citing
examples and quotes from the book and any other sources.
● Compare and contrast the ethical themes in the book to those evident in the
real-world event you’ve selected in Module 3.
Readings
Textbook
● Burdick, E., & Lederer, W. J. (1999). The Ugly American. New York, NY: Norton.
Multimedia
Watch Professor Wendy Melillo discuss global ethics.
Web Resources
● Oshea, R. J. (2017, November 2). Faroe Islands use sheep to get on Google
Maps. Independent.
● Fitzpatrick, K. R. (n.d.). 10 Best Practices for Advancing Ethical Performance
in PR.