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Response Paper 1 Guidelines

Watch two episodes of the documentary series: 1. China’s Challenges: What do the Chinese People believe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V45dW_q9B3A&list=PLXMVzYjeUZqKUq77U- 3qQ5-oE1yFk6G9f&index=14 (part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkaatRMIftQ&index=15&list=PLXMVzYjeUZqKUq 77U-3qQ5-oE1yFk6G9f (part 2) 2. China's Challenges: Does China's civilization matter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzrQGLVbiZs Answer the following questions in your response paper. The response paper should be 12-point font, 1-2 pages long (double-spaced).

1) To many Chinese, is there a difference in believing in Leifei Spirit, Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism? Why or why not? Use two examples from the documentary series to support your idea.

2) Does China’s traditional culture clash with China’s modernization and globalization? Do you think the fusion of cultures can be successful? Use one example from the documentary series and one example from your own experience to support your idea.

Response Paper Due on 10/18 (Fri.) at 11: 55 pm. Submit your response paper in a word document to

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Grading Rubric (Total: 10 points)

1. Thesis: Speaks to thesis and contains accurate information (2 points) 2. Logical flow of ideas: All ideas in the paper flow logically (2 points) 3. Use of evidence: Demonstrates a good understanding of the ideas presented in the

documentaries (2 points) 4. Analysis: Critically evaluates/responds to the ideas presented in the

documentaries (2 points) 5. Writing Quality: Clearly written and well-edited for grammar and spelling,

including complete sentences. (2 points)