Category: Culture and Ethnic Studies

The Case of the Pharmaceutical Joint Venture (Chapter 4)
Read the Case Study entitled The Case of the Pharmaceutical Joint Venture in Chapter 4 and then answer the question at the end of the case.
Please be sure to back up your answer to the case with facts from the textbook.

Mr. Geddy Teok, an American-Chinese (second generation) employee of a large New Jersey pharmaceutical firm, was based in Tokyo. His main aim was to get a major join venture going with one of the largest Japanese pharmaceutical manufactures. After four year of negotiating, the supreme moment had come for signing contracts. Obviously the lawyers from HQ in New Jersey were well prepared, and they sent the contract to Geddy one week before the “ceremony.”
After four year of Japanese experience, Geddy was dumbfounded when he received the document form the US. He told us at the time, “I could not even count the number of pages. There were just too many. But I remember the number of inches it measured when I laid it on the table. I would guess that with every inch, one of the Japanese would leave the room in despair. I hope they will come with a group of then; then at least I will keep one person to talk to. The Japanese will sign contract, but you should not take it too far.”
Geddy Teok decided to call HQ and ask for some help. The legal department said that the relationship was so complex that the contract needed to cover many possible instances. Moreover, a consultancy firm that regularly advised the department said that Asians in general and Japanese in particular had a reputation of been loose in defining what was developed by them and what came from the US: “It is better to have some pain now and be clear in the terms of our relationship, than to run into problems later because of miscommunication. If they sign it, at least they show they are serious.”
Geddy was in despair, but he had only a day to decide what to do. The meeting was tomorrow. Should he perhaps call the Japanese CEO, with whom he had built a solid relationship? Or should he just go for it? Geddy framed his dilemma clearly to us: “Whatever I do, it would hurt my career. If I insist on the Japanese partners signing the contract, they will see it as proof of how little trust has been developed over the years of negotiation. This might mean a postponement of the discussions and, in the worst case, the end of the deal. If I reduce the contract to a couple of pages and present it as a “letter of intent,” HQ in general and, even worse, the whole legal department will jump on me, jeopardizing my career.”
If you were Geddy, what would you do?
Again, be sure to back up your answer to the case with facts from the textbook (please use APA format). Your case report should have a minimum of 500 words. Submit your case report as Word document.

How does media, institutions, and society represent social differences, including differences of race, gender, nation, class, etc? How do such representations interact with existing stereotypes?
For this assignment, you will do a close reading of a primary source to form an analysis about how “otherness” is constructed in society. A PRIMARY SOURCE can include news articles, social media, advertisements, movies and television, interviews with government, experts, members of the public, etc., and more.
This assignment is an exercise in learning how to “read between the lines.” State where the source came from and draw on course concepts and theories to come up with an interpretive framework. Your original reading of the source should draw on and apply course concepts accurately and appropriately.
Include a quotation from one of the readings. Generally, quotations should express a key idea/ concept from a scholar. Quotations should be selected to add value to and enhance your own writing.
Provide at least one reference from the course readings in Chicago format.

This assignment requires you to construct a well-founded argument regarding the role of metaphors in explaining or describing illness, as illustrated in “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese and “Illness as a Metaphor” by Susan Sontag.
Instructions:
Introduction:
Introduce the topic of metaphors in the context of medical narratives.
Present a thesis statement that clearly takes a stance on whether metaphors and other figures of speech are essential for describing or explaining illness.
Body:
Argument Support:
Select two metaphors from “Cutting for Stone” that vividly describe medical conditions or the patient-physician relationship. Analyze how these metaphors contribute to a deeper understanding of the characters’ experiences and emotions.
Choose two metaphors from “Illness as a Metaphor” that address how society views different diseases. Discuss how Sontag’s metaphors reveal or challenge societal attitudes towards illness.
Evidence and Analysis:
Use examples from the texts to support your argument. Discuss how these metaphors enhance comprehension of complex medical issues or alter perceptions.
Incorporate at least two additional scholarly sources that either support or contradict your thesis to broaden the context of your argument.
Counterargument:
Briefly present a counterargument that challenges your thesis. This might involve discussing situations where metaphors could obscure or mislead understanding of medical facts.
Refute this counterargument with evidence or reasoning that reinforces your original thesis.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points that support your thesis.
Conclude with reflections on the importance of understanding metaphors in medical literature for future healthcare professionals and literary scholars.
References:
Include a reference list formatted in APA style that cites all sources used in your essay, including primary texts and scholarly articles.
Submission Requirements:
Evaluation Criteria:
Minimum word count: 500 words.
Clarity and strength of the argument, including the thesis statement and conclusion.
Depth of analysis and insight into the use of metaphors in the texts.
Quality of sources and effectiveness of their integration into the argument.
Grammar, spelling, and adherence to APA formatting guidelines.
Cite all information that is not your own in APA style. You can find more information on citation here: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Include references at the end of the discussion in APA style

causes and effects of the social problem
what is the extent of the social problem
who/what (individuals, groups, policy etc ) cause the problem
policies and programs (local, state, nation, international) that address this problem

This assignment requires you to construct a well-founded argument regarding the role of metaphors in explaining or describing illness, as illustrated in “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese and “Illness as a Metaphor” by Susan Sontag.
Instructions:
Introduction:
Introduce the topic of metaphors in the context of medical narratives.
Present a thesis statement that clearly takes a stance on whether metaphors and other figures of speech are essential for describing or explaining illness.
Body:
Argument Support:
Select two metaphors from “Cutting for Stone” that vividly describe medical conditions or the patient-physician relationship. Analyze how these metaphors contribute to a deeper understanding of the characters’ experiences and emotions.
Choose two metaphors from “Illness as a Metaphor” that address how society views different diseases. Discuss how Sontag’s metaphors reveal or challenge societal attitudes towards illness.
Evidence and Analysis:
Use examples from the texts to support your argument. Discuss how these metaphors enhance comprehension of complex medical issues or alter perceptions.
Incorporate at least two additional scholarly sources that either support or contradict your thesis to broaden the context of your argument.
Counterargument:
Briefly present a counterargument that challenges your thesis. This might involve discussing situations where metaphors could obscure or mislead understanding of medical facts.
Refute this counterargument with evidence or reasoning that reinforces your original thesis.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points that support your thesis.
Conclude with reflections on the importance of understanding metaphors in medical literature for future healthcare professionals and literary scholars.
References:
Include a reference list formatted in APA style that cites all sources used in your essay, including primary texts and scholarly articles.
Submission Requirements:
Evaluation Criteria:
Minimum word count: 500 words.
Clarity and strength of the argument, including the thesis statement and conclusion.
Depth of analysis and insight into the use of metaphors in the texts.
Quality of sources and effectiveness of their integration into the argument.
Grammar, spelling, and adherence to APA formatting guidelines.
Cite all information that is not your own in APA style. You can find more information on citation here: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Include references at the end of the discussion in APA style

causes and effects of the social problem
what is the extent of the social problem
who/what (individuals, groups, policy etc ) cause the problem
policies and programs (local, state, nation, international) that address this problem

This assignment requires you to construct a well-founded argument regarding the role of metaphors in explaining or describing illness, as illustrated in “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese and “Illness as a Metaphor” by Susan Sontag.
Instructions:
Introduction:
Introduce the topic of metaphors in the context of medical narratives.
Present a thesis statement that clearly takes a stance on whether metaphors and other figures of speech are essential for describing or explaining illness.
Body:
Argument Support:
Select two metaphors from “Cutting for Stone” that vividly describe medical conditions or the patient-physician relationship. Analyze how these metaphors contribute to a deeper understanding of the characters’ experiences and emotions.
Choose two metaphors from “Illness as a Metaphor” that address how society views different diseases. Discuss how Sontag’s metaphors reveal or challenge societal attitudes towards illness.
Evidence and Analysis:
Use examples from the texts to support your argument. Discuss how these metaphors enhance comprehension of complex medical issues or alter perceptions.
Incorporate at least two additional scholarly sources that either support or contradict your thesis to broaden the context of your argument.
Counterargument:
Briefly present a counterargument that challenges your thesis. This might involve discussing situations where metaphors could obscure or mislead understanding of medical facts.
Refute this counterargument with evidence or reasoning that reinforces your original thesis.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points that support your thesis.
Conclude with reflections on the importance of understanding metaphors in medical literature for future healthcare professionals and literary scholars.
References:
Include a reference list formatted in APA style that cites all sources used in your essay, including primary texts and scholarly articles.
Submission Requirements:
Evaluation Criteria:
Minimum word count: 500 words.
Clarity and strength of the argument, including the thesis statement and conclusion.
Depth of analysis and insight into the use of metaphors in the texts.
Quality of sources and effectiveness of their integration into the argument.
Grammar, spelling, and adherence to APA formatting guidelines.
Cite all information that is not your own in APA style. You can find more information on citation here: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Include references at the end of the discussion in APA style

causes and effects of the social problem
what is the extent of the social problem
who/what (individuals, groups, policy etc ) cause the problem
policies and programs (local, state, nation, international) that address this problem

This assignment requires you to construct a well-founded argument regarding the role of metaphors in explaining or describing illness, as illustrated in “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese and “Illness as a Metaphor” by Susan Sontag.
Instructions:
Introduction:
Introduce the topic of metaphors in the context of medical narratives.
Present a thesis statement that clearly takes a stance on whether metaphors and other figures of speech are essential for describing or explaining illness.
Body:
Argument Support:
Select two metaphors from “Cutting for Stone” that vividly describe medical conditions or the patient-physician relationship. Analyze how these metaphors contribute to a deeper understanding of the characters’ experiences and emotions.
Choose two metaphors from “Illness as a Metaphor” that address how society views different diseases. Discuss how Sontag’s metaphors reveal or challenge societal attitudes towards illness.
Evidence and Analysis:
Use examples from the texts to support your argument. Discuss how these metaphors enhance comprehension of complex medical issues or alter perceptions.
Incorporate at least two additional scholarly sources that either support or contradict your thesis to broaden the context of your argument.
Counterargument:
Briefly present a counterargument that challenges your thesis. This might involve discussing situations where metaphors could obscure or mislead understanding of medical facts.
Refute this counterargument with evidence or reasoning that reinforces your original thesis.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points that support your thesis.
Conclude with reflections on the importance of understanding metaphors in medical literature for future healthcare professionals and literary scholars.
References:
Include a reference list formatted in APA style that cites all sources used in your essay, including primary texts and scholarly articles.
Submission Requirements:
Evaluation Criteria:
Minimum word count: 500 words.
Clarity and strength of the argument, including the thesis statement and conclusion.
Depth of analysis and insight into the use of metaphors in the texts.
Quality of sources and effectiveness of their integration into the argument.
Grammar, spelling, and adherence to APA formatting guidelines.
Cite all information that is not your own in APA style. You can find more information on citation here: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Include references at the end of the discussion in APA style

causes and effects of the social problem
what is the extent of the social problem
who/what (individuals, groups, policy etc ) cause the problem
policies and programs (local, state, nation, international) that address this problem