Imperialism, Colonialism and
Racialisation
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Submission date: 15-Apr-2020 09:27PM (UTC+0100)
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FINAL GRADE
80/100
Imperialism, Colonialism and Racialisation
GRADEMARK REPORT
GENERAL COMMENTS
Instructor
It is clear that a great deal of work has gone into this
essay. It is well researched and exceptionally well-
written. You do a good job of connecting together your
three chosen concepts, and your theorization of 'waste'
places and populations is interesting and imaginative
(there's quite a lot of contemporary work that deals with
the intersection of race and waste - see the article I
have linked to in the text for an example).
A very strong engagement with key module themes.
Well done.
PAGE 1
Comment 1
A nice, clear introduction.
Comment 2
clearly put, and backed up with a quotation. Good.
Comment 3
Good
PAGE 2
Comment 4
Again, a very clearly written summary.
PAGE 3
Comment 5
Good
QM
Good
Comment 6
A useful definition. Good.
Comment 7
Hmm. Well it depends what we're counting as race. Anti-essentialist approaches do not deny the
existence of genetic differences between human beings. What we contest is their extrapolation into
racial categories.
PAGE 4
good
good
Comment 8
Great connection.
There is much more that can be said about the intersection between race and waste. This, for
example.
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RUBRIC: SOCIOLOGY ESSAY RUBRIC
IDEAS (20%)
/
(100)
FIRST
(75)
2:1
(65)
2:2
(55)
3RD
(45)
FAIL
(35)
MATERIAL (20%)
/
(100)
FIRST
(75)
2:1
(65)
2:2
(55)
3RD
(45)
FAIL
(35)
ANALYSIS (20%)
/
(100)
FIRST
75 / 100
75 / 100
Engagement with key ideas and concepts
Cannot be improved upon.
Demonstrates excellent critical engagement with and focus on the question, drawing on
relevant ideas and concepts.
Demonstrates good critical engagement with and focus on the question, drawing on
relevant ideas and concepts.
Demonstrates reasonable engagement with and focus on the question, drawing on some
relevant ideas and concepts.
Does not sufficiently engage with or focus on the question or draw on relevant ideas and
concepts.
Insufficient engagement with and focus on the question and with relevant ideas and
concepts.
75 / 100
Use of sociological and theoretical material
Cannot be improved upon.
Uses extensive range of appropriate sociological/theoretical sources and employs these
persuasively to develop and support the points made.
Uses wide range of appropriate sociological/theoretical sources and employs these
persuasively to develop and support the points made.
Uses some appropriate sociological/theoretical sources and employs th ...
2. good
8
FINAL GRADE
80/100
Imperialism, Colonialism and Racialisation
GRADEMARK REPORT
GENERAL COMMENTS
Instructor
It is clear that a great deal of work has gone into this
essay. It is well researched and exceptionally well-
written. You do a good job of connecting together your
three chosen concepts, and your theorization of 'waste'
places and populations is interesting and imaginative
(there's quite a lot of contemporary work that deals with
the intersection of race and waste - see the article I
have linked to in the text for an example).
A very strong engagement with key module themes.
Well done.
PAGE 1
Comment 1
3. A nice, clear introduction.
Comment 2
clearly put, and backed up with a quotation. Good.
Comment 3
Good
PAGE 2
Comment 4
Again, a very clearly written summary.
PAGE 3
Comment 5
Good
QM
Good
Comment 6
A useful definition. Good.
Comment 7
Hmm. Well it depends what we're counting as race. Anti-
4. essentialist approaches do not deny the
existence of genetic differences between human beings. What
we contest is their extrapolation into
racial categories.
PAGE 4
good
good
Comment 8
Great connection.
There is much more that can be said about the intersection
between race and waste. This, for
example.
PAGE 5
PAGE 6
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/anti.12501?cas
a_token=N6PRZplfVboAAAAA%3Ab1J3u_PwsGea5F54xcnxh4
rJ698zu9gktbrQ3tbUqNWY1Ow6RihFvwKfLdQv65O3z5C-0p-
nIzIEqA
RUBRIC: SOCIOLOGY ESSAY RUBRIC
IDEAS (20%)
/
(100)
FIRST
6. /
(100)
FIRST
75 / 100
75 / 100
Engagement with key ideas and concepts
Cannot be improved upon.
Demonstrates excellent critical engagement with and focus on
the question, drawing on
relevant ideas and concepts.
Demonstrates good critical engagement with and focus on the
question, drawing on
relevant ideas and concepts.
Demonstrates reasonable engagement with and focus on the
question, drawing on some
relevant ideas and concepts.
Does not sufficiently engage with or focus on the question or
draw on relevant ideas and
concepts.
Insufficient engagement with and focus on the question and
with relevant ideas and
concepts.
75 / 100
Use of sociological and theoretical material
7. Cannot be improved upon.
Uses extensive range of appropriate sociological/theoretical
sources and employs these
persuasively to develop and support the points made.
Uses wide range of appropriate sociological/theoretical sources
and employs these
persuasively to develop and support the points made.
Uses some appropriate sociological/theoretical sources and
employs these competently
to develop and support the points made.
Little relevant reading and use of appropriate sources. Points
made are not supported
with relevant material.
Little to no relevant reading and appropriate sources. Points
made are not supported with
relevant material.
75 / 100
Depth of analysis and critical evaluation
Cannot be improved upon.
Demonstrates insightful, nuanced grasp of material, with ability
to identify and critically
(75)
9. FIRST
(75)
2:1
(65)
2:2
(55)
3RD
(45)
evaluate different theoretical positions.
Demonstrates solid grasp of material, with ability to identify
and critically evaluate different
theoretical positions.
Demonstrates good grasp of material, with ability to identify
and describe different
theoretical positions.
Demonstrates some grasp of material, with some ability to
identify different theoretical
positions.
Insufficient grasp of material; purely descriptive writing with
no relevance to academic
debates.
75 / 100
Clarity of argument
Cannot be improved upon.
10. Argument is persuasive, and presented clearly and logically,
with appropriate evidence
provided.
Argument is persuasive and mostly presented clearly and
logically, with appropriate
evidence provided
Argument is weak and/or is unclear, with appropriate evidence
not always provided.
Argument is not supported with sufficient evidence and/or is
unclear.
Argument is not discernible.
75 / 100
Cannot be improved upon.
Structure is clear; writing demonstrates excellent flow and
signposting (e.g. introduction
outlines structure of essay).
Structure is clear; writing demonstrates good flow and
signposting (e.g. introduction
outlines structure of essay).
Structure is reasonably clear; writing is mostly coherent and
uses some signposting.
Structure is unclear and writing does not flow or use
signposting.
11. FAIL
(35)
WRITING (20%)
/
(100)
FIRST
(75)
2:1
(65)
2:2
(55)
3RD
(45)
FAIL
(35)
Structure is not discernible and writing does not flow or use
signposting.
75 / 100
Writing (grammar, punctuation) and referencing
Cannot be improved upon.
No or virtually no errors of grammar or punctuation; sentence
structure is excellent, and
referencing and bibliography are completely accurate. Quotes
12. and paraphrased material
are well incorporated into the text.
Few errors of grammar or punctuation; sentence structure is
very good, and referencing
and bibliography are mostly accurate. Quotes and paraphrased
material are mostly well
incorporated into the text.
Some errors of grammar or punctuation; sentence structure is
sometimes incorrect, and
referencing and bibliography are not accurate. Quotes and
paraphrased material are not
always well incorporated into the text.
Consistent errors of grammar or punctuation, and referencing
and bibliography are not
accurate. Quotes and paraphrased material are not well
incorporated into the text.
Consistent errors of grammar or punctuation, and referencing
and bibliography are not
accurate. If plagiarised material is in evidence, this will be
reported to the Student
Regulations Team.
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enabledImperialism, Colonialism and
RacialisationGRADEMARK REPORTFINAL
GRADEGENERAL COMMENTSInstructorRUBRIC:
SOCIOLOGY ESSAY RUBRIC 75 / 100
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13. • The ability to draw on relevant secondary sources.
• The ability to draw on relevant examples to illustrate theories
and
concepts.
• The clarity with which ideas are expressed and the ability to
use good
written English.
• The use of appropriate academic conventions including
references and
bibliography.
Assessment 2: Essay
Weighting: 70%
Length: 2000 words (excluding bibliography)
Due date: Wednesday 21 April at 1pm
Return date: Wednesday 12 May at 1pm
Description and guidelines
Your second assessment comprises a slightly longer essay. In
this essay you
will engage with three of the key concepts you have studied on
this module.
You should pick three of the following
• antiracism
• colonialism
14. • diaspora
• ethnicity
• ethnocentrism
• hybridity
• imperialism
• intersectionality
• Islamophobia
• nationalism
• new ethnicities
• othering
• racialization
• whiteness
Your essay should make use of your three chosen concepts in
the context of
a single, coherent piece of writing. You need to choose which
three concepts
interest you, and select a relevant example or examples to
explain and
unpack them. Though your essay will be focused on three of
these concepts,
there are connections to be made across the entire module, and
where
appropriate your essay should aim to make these connections.
15. You should
avoid dealing sequentially with one concept after another, but
instead try to
explore their interrelationships by making connections between
them.
The best preparation for the essay is to complete all the weekly
learning
materials (including the required reading) and to attend all the
live sessions.
You will also be expected to have read around the subject more
widely. You
should never quote from lecture material or this module
handbook. It is always
more impressive if you can draw on different examples from
those covered in
class.
‘Theory’ is very important to this module, and you will be
assessed on your
ability to engage clearly and accurately with theoretical ideas.
These should
be illustrated and explored by drawing on relevant examples.
Nayef T Alkhalifa
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Notes:
16. • Essays must be submitted online via Blackboard. For details
on how to
submit your essay, see page 16.
• Word count does not include the bibliography. There is a 10%
leeway,
but work significantly below or above this limit will be
penalized.
Assessment criteria:
In marking the second assessment, tutors will consider:
• The ability to summarise and evaluate relevant theories and
concepts
in some detail.
• The ability to situate these theories and concepts in their
historical,
social and cultural contexts.
• The ability to draw on relevant secondary sources, to include
some
independent research.
• The ability to draw on relevant examples to illustrate theories
and
concepts.
• The identification of how academic debates can critically
inform
discussion of race in popular, media, or political debate.
17. • The clarity with which ideas are expressed and the ability to
use good
written English.
• The use of appropriate academic conventions including
references and
bibliography.
Nayef T Alkhalifa