Part 1: In 1-2 paragraphs (per question), answer the following questions in answer and question format: 1. Unions can play a vital role in improving working conditions for workers in a globalized economy. From the Bowes (Nobodies) readings, please describe two ways unions can improve working conditions in the agricultural industry. 2. In your research on agricultural workers what realities of their lives you found most disturbing about their working conditions. Please be specific and cite your source. 3. Please identify two reasons agricultural workers leave their homeland to work in the fields of American agricultural for low pay. Is it possible that free-market competition benefits big corporations and undermine local farmers in Mexico? 4. Please explain how the working conditions described in Bowes book related to trade policy (NAFTA). Part 2: In two pages, write an essay explaining the labor conditions that unions improved based on the readings and your individual research. 1. Address the sources of challenges and opportunities (e.g. profit motives by corporations, nationality and gender bias, lack of citizenship rights of migrant workers, and legal rights to unionized or lack thereof). 2. Please provide resources as required by APA standards. Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection to Reading 20.0 pts Superior The response demonstrates a strong connection to theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date. 16.0 pts Sufficient The response demonstrates a general connection to theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date 12.0 pts Minimal The response demonstrates a minimal connection to theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date 9.0 pts Unacceptable The response lacks connection to theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth of Reflection 20.0 pts Superior Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Clear, detailed examples are provided, as applicable. 16.0 pts Sufficient Viewpoints and interpretations are supported. Appropriate examples are provided, as applicable. 12.0 pts Minimal Viewpoints and interpretations are unsupported or supported with flawed arguments. Examples, when applicable, are not provided or are irrelevant to the assignment. 9.0 pts Unacceptable Viewpoints and interpretations are missing, inappropriate, and/or unsupported. Examples, when applicable, are not provided. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLogic/Reasoning 20.0 pts Superior Substantial, logical, & concrete development of ideas. Assumptions are made explicit. Details are germane, original, and convincingly interpreted. 16.0 pts Sufficient It offers solid but less original reasoning. Assumptions are not always recognized or made explicit. Contains some appropriate details or examples. 12.0 pts Minimal Offers somewhat obvious support that may be too broad. Details are too general, not interpreted, irrelevant to topics, or inappropriately repetitive. 9.0 pts Unacceptable Offers simplistic, undeveloped, or cryptic support for the ideas. Inappropriate or off-topic generalizations, faulty assumptions, errors of fact 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Components 20.0 pts Superior The response includes all components and meets or exceeds all requirements indicated in the instructions. Each question or part of the assignment is addressed thoroughly. All attachments and/or additional documents are included, as required. 16.0 pts Sufficient The response includes all components and meets all requirements indicated in the instructions. Each question or part of the assignment is addressed. All attachments and/or additional documents are included, as required. 12.0 pts Minimal The response is missing some components and/or does not fully meet the requirements indicated in the instructions. Some questions or parts of the assignment are not addressed. Some attachments and additional documents, if required, are missing or unsuitable for the assignment. 9.0 pts Unacceptable Response excludes essential components and/or does not address the requirements indicated in the instructions. Many parts of the assignment are addressed minimally, inadequately, and/or not at all. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure/Documentation 20.0 pts Superior Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with excellent sentence/paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. 16.0 pts Sufficient Writing is mostly clear, concise, and well organized with good sentence/paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. 12.0 pts Minimal Writing is unclear and/or disorganized. Thoughts are not expressed in a logical manner. 9.0 pts Unacceptable Writing is unclear and disorganized. Thoughts ramble and make little sense. 20.0 pts Total Points: 100.0
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