TMA Cover Form Faculty of Language Studies AA100A: The Arts Past and Present I
TMA Cover Form Faculty of Language Studies AA100A: The Arts Past and Present I
TMA Cover Form Faculty of Language Studies AA100A: The Arts Past and Present I
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Earned Mark
AA100A
The Arts Past and Present
TMA
First Semester 2016-2017
Cut-off date: Week 10
TMA
Format and Word Count:
The students work should be presented in an ESSAY of around 1200 words.
Referencing:
The essay should include a list of references (print and electronic) at the end in addition to intext referencing as per the requirements of the Harvard Referencing System. Proper referencing
is a serious academic requirement and skill and will be rewarded accordingly.
Writing and Discussion Topic:
The construction of any reputation is a complex process. This process is made more difficult
when the sources for a particular reputation contest and compete with one another. This
occurrence cannot be more true than in the case of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader /
hypocrite, depending on the source of information we are quoting. Discuss the reputation of the
Dalai Lama and the issues involved in its making. First, you should read to build your
understanding of the complex theme of reputation before focusing your attention on material
that would help you address the subthemes numbered 1-5 below, as they apply to the Dalai
Lama:
1) Highlight the issues involved in setting the Dalai Lama in his historical context.
2) Discuss the Western view of the Dalai Lama and how it contributed to his reputation.
3) Discuss the Chinese governments view of the Dalai Lama and how it contributed to his
reputation.
4) Investigate the interplay of religious, personal and political qualities/factors in the
construction of the Dalai Lamas reputation.
5) Reflect on how flattening complexities account for the emergence of competing
reputations.
Before you embark on writing the essay, you need to read carefully Book 1 Reputations in order
to familiarize yourself with the topic at large and make use of the skills presented in the book
when writing your essay. You are strongly advised to consult sources on the topic and widen
your knowledge of the topic under consideration, but it is of the utmost importance to document
any words or ideas that are not your own. Once you have the material ready, it is advisable that
you follow the steps (1-5) indicated in the section above to avoid omitting sub-questions.
Although Unit 7 of Book 1 on the Dalai Lama is of immediate relevance to the TMA topic, you
should demonstrate your knowledge of the complexity of the overarching concept of reputation
as presented in all the units and not limit treatment solely to a particular treatment appearing in
a single unit.
Note on the PT3 Form:
The tutors comments that appear here on the PT3 form and on the script of the students TMA
should be taken seriously by the student as mentioned in the Course Guide.
(16-17)
+C to C
(14-15)
(10-13)
F
Below
10