GEST100 Emirati Studies Assignment 2026 | University of Dubai
GEST100 Emirati Studies
This Assessment Instrument Assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
| Question SN | CLO # | CLO Description | Question Total Mark | Student Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | CLO 3 | Analyse issues of social development and change, population structure, identity and security issues and other challenges facing UAE society. | 15% | |
| Total Mark | 15% |
TOPIC:1-
Assess the Impact of Covid-19 on Social and Cultural Life in the UAE (from March – to October 2020). OR
Task 1.Research information about the topic.
Task 2. Write a report on the topic, following the rubrics below. (Allocated marks for each point are shown below.
Rubrics:
| Section | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction: |
Provide some basic background information about the topic by answering the following questions: i. The beginning of the spread of COVID-19 in the UAE ii. How have the government and the people responded/reacted to the coronavirus pandemic? |
1.5 marks 1.5 marks Total: = 3 marks |
| Main body: |
A. Mention and explain, with relevant examples, THREE ways by which the coronavirus pandemic has affected social and cultural life (i.e., socio-cultural activities and events) in the UAE. B. Mention and explain, with relevant examples, THREE challenges/problems faced by the UAE government in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. |
each required point identified and discussed = 1.5 marks; Total: = 9 marks |
| Conclusion: |
i. Briefly summarise your main points or findings. ii. Provide some suggestions and recommendations on how to make the UAE a better and safer society for the present and future generations. |
2 marks |
| References: | minimum of 5 references properly formatted as indicated below. | 1 mark |
| GRAND TOTAL FOR THE ASSIGNMENT | 15% |
Format and Submission
- The project should be presented in a professional format. (word limit: min.1000 – max 1,500, including references and figures, 12-pt font, and 1.5line-spacing).
- It should havesections with appropriate titles, e.g. “The Importance of Social Development in the UAE”.
- Cite all images, websites, and reference your work with Author-Date style as shown below:
- Lo, B. and L. Parham (2009). “Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research.” EndocrineReviews30(3): 204-213. (Optional -come and see me if you wish to learn citation indexing)