Paper topic 2

Write 1200-1800 words on the following: Are the concepts of civil society and social capital equally applicable to democratic systems and non-democratic systems? Discuss how one or both are used similarly and/or differently in research on democratic and non-democratic systems. Which usages do you find most persuasive or productive, and why?

Announced on 01 April 2005  5:04  p.m. by Lily Tsai

Paper topic

Write 1200-1800 words on the following:
How are the concepts of civil society and social capital related to one another? Are they synonyms? Is one part of the other? Or are they different things? Which concept do you find more useful and why? Defend your answer. Your paper should have ONE overarching argument supported by ideas from the readings (make sure to cite these properly in footnotes) and your own examples. Do not summarize the readings. Feel free to bounce possible ideas for overarching arguments during office hours or through e-mail.

Announced on 23 February 2005  5:27  p.m. by Lily Tsai

Revised deadlines and class schedule

Friday, March 11, 3:15-4:45 pm, meet in my office E53-425
Monday, March 14, 3:30-5 pm
Wednesday, March 16, 3:30-5 pm
Friday, March 18, NEW: Revision of paper due via email by 11:59 pm
Monday, March 28, 3:30-5 pm

Announced on 23 February 2005  5:13  p.m. by Lily Tsai