Op-Ed (Assign. 6/12)

Insularity is defined as an “ignorance of, or lack, of interest in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.” As it pertains to Americans, we are often criticized for our resistance to learning of the world outside our borders. This can include everything from our reluctance to learning new languages to our general lack of knowledge of international issues and events. The Trump era, many have argued, only exacerbated these tendencies. For this assignment, write an Op-Ed cautioning against the American penchant toward insularity. In it, explain to newspaper readers the potential pitfalls of an insular America in the 21st century and why we should engage, not disengage from, the world today.

Choose at least two of the links below to cite in your discussion:

• "Generations After Its Heyday, Isolationism is Alive and Kicking Up Controversy" (NPRNews)
• "The True Cost of American Insularity" (Wharton)
• "It’s Time America Get an Attitude Change" (TheBoar)
• "Former Diplomat Calls Out American Media for Lack of Global Perspective" (HinustanTimes)
• "Republicans reckon with Reagan's global vision in insular era of Trump" (FinancialTimes)
  

Requirement:

• Approx. 300 words

Due: Fri 3.15 (via Packback)