Answer all five of the questions below. Write in 12pt standard fonts (Arial, Times New Roman, etc), double-spaced, with standard margins.
For the heading, type your name in the upper left corner. Underneath your name, Midterm Exam: Urban Studies 101 (section number or when the class begins).
Do not provide a cover page or works cited page.
Answer each question as completely as possible. Be specific and provide examples. Do not repeat the questions in your responses. There is a 1 ½ page minimum for each question and no maximum length. Some of the questions require longer answers than others based on their complexity. Send as Doc, Docx, or PDF attachment. You can also cut and paste into an email but make sure it is double-spaced. No Google Docs or other formats.
Write specifically with details and citations to the readings. The form of citation is (Author’s last name: page number) in parenthesis. If there is no author, (title: page number) in parenthesis. Provide a minimum of three citations per answer. Preferably one citation per paragraph. No direct quotations longer than two lines. Paraphrasing is preferable to directly quoting from the readings i.e. it is better to state things in your own words. Plagiarism results in an F in the class.
Each answer is worth up to 20 points for a total of 100 possible points.
- The concept of social mobility is an integral aspect of the American dream. In America today, is there greater opportunity for moving up the class ladder or moving down the class ladder? Be specific and provide examples.
- Karl Marx and Max Weber each forwarded a basic understanding of social class. Marx argued that higher social classes had more power in society. Weber argued that there was a difference between social class and social status. Who do you agree with and why? Be specific and provide examples.
- Eric Foner argues the meaning of “freedom” was “a terrain of conflict” during Reconstruction (Foner: 35). What does this mean? Be specific and provide examples.
- According to Isaac Hourwich, what are the primary similarities and differences between the “old immigration” and the “new immigration”? According to you, what are the similarities and differences between criticisms of past immigration (old and new) and criticism of contemporary immigration? Be specific and provide examples.
- Do you think the U.S. has an obligation to provide refuge for those fleeing wars and/or political, religious, or other forms of persecution when the U.S. is actively involved? Why or why not? Be specific and provide examples.
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