Personal reaction papers, not research papers. You should do no research whatsoever, other than watching the films themselves, and this means that there should be no quoting from or paraphrasing of online or other sources.
For the SiR essay, in addition to commenting in general terms on your opinion of the film, your job is to identify some of the problems caused by the transition from silent film to sound film and the corresponding solutions the studios came up with to deal with these problems
At the top of the first page of each assignment, put the name which appears on your class name tag, a page number (start each assignment with Page 1), and these words: I have watched all of ____________, substituting the name of the film or films you saw for the blank line. Film titles should always be typed ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS. Taking the time to watch the movie(s)
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Instructions:
1. Read the chapter on film analysis.
2. Rent and view one of the films from the list below. You should view the film at least twice. Take notes as you go and pause and replay scenes that you don’t understand or that you find particularly interesting.
3. Write a paper which answers the questions below.
a. For minimum credit answer all the questions below. Be sure to number your answers.
b. More complete answers will receive higher scores.
4. Papers must be type written and double-spaced. No papers will be accepted by e-mail. Length: 4 – 7 pages.Review
Questions:
1. What is the true subject or theme of the film, and what kind of statement, if any, does the film make about the subject? Which elements and which scenes contribute most to addressing the theme of the film?
2. How do all of the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to the theme, central purpose, or total effect?
Film Elements:
a. Narrative – The manner in which the story is told. What is the plot structure? Is it chronological or non-linear? Are there flashbacks or other narrative devices and why are they used?
b. Acting – the qualities of the performances. Is the acting realistic or is it mannered? Are the characters dynamic (do they change as the film progresses)? How?
c. Cinematography – The qualities of the photography and lighting. Identify specific scenes and camera shots that you thought were particularly interesting.
d. Editing – The pace and tempo, the use of transitions and the organization of the narrative. Identify any editing technique you thought was particularly interesting. Art Direction and Design – Locations, sets, effects, props, costumes and make-up.
3. What scenes in the film show the director’s style and how do they show it?
4. What were your personal reactions to the film? What are your personal reasons for liking or disliking the film?
Film List:
Films By Howard Hawks: Scarface (1932), Barbary Coast (1935), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Only Angels Have Wings (1939), The Big Sleep (1946), Red River (1948)
Films Noir: The Maltese Falcon (1941), Scarlet Street (1945), D.O.A. (1949), Ace in the Hole (1951), The Big Heat (1953)Comedies: Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928), Sons of the Dessert (1933), The Thin Man (1934), Holiday (1938), All About Eve (1950),
Adventure Films: Captain Blood (1935), Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), Beau Geste (1939), The Flame and the Arrow (1950)
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Read the story Boys and Girls by Alice Munro and analyze the story for four pages. It really should just be a first reaction type of paper. I also included two sources if you care to look up any background information to make the essay stronger but sources are not required. My professor didn’t give me much instruction on this essay other than analyzing a short story in MLA format in four pages.
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Film reviews will allow the student to critically examine and respond to the readings and connect elements of the themes within the films. Students will be expected to actively engage in a critical in-depth analysis of the ideas in the readings and demonstrate their knowledge in short written assignments. Using the Ballantine, Hammack, Stuber (2017) book as a model, you will write a review of the assigned film, using sociological theory and the film we watch about that particular educational issue to analyze each other. Use the Ballantine, Hammack, Stuber (2017) chapters and any collateral readings as a model for your review.
A Film Review Prompt On Race to Nowhere
Reviews should be around 2-4 pages long (Times New Roman font, double-spaced, size 12, no cover page). There will be a total of 2 film review papers due at 50 points each, for a total of 100 points. In-text citation and reference, the page must be included.
In your Film Review, you must completely address each of the following:
Briefly explain the plot of the film, and determine the relationship to your theory: does this film provide a good example of this theory? Make the connection.
Briefly explain the premise of the theory that applies to the film, including all concepts, language and other information that will be relevant to the reader when they read your analysis. Do not take for granted that your reader knows the theory– teach the theory through your analysis.
Provide evidence for your thesis. How so, or why not? Provide 2-3 concrete examples from the film to back up your arguments, making very clear connections to the concept of the theory. Again, use the Ballantine,
Hammack, Stuber (2017) book as a model and supplemental readings via
Cougar Courses, and analyze the film, using the concepts of the theory. All appropriate citations must be included (ASA).
A Film Review Prompt On Race to Nowhere Criteria Possible Points
Your ability to correctly apply and connect sociological theory to the film and current events (providing evidence)
20
Your ability to clearly demonstrate your use of research (Ballantine, Hammack, Stuber text) and in application to the chosen concept (clarity in writing)
20
Your ability to communicate your thoughts in writing to include appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, evidence of appropriate editing (in-text citation and page numbers) (grammatical prose)
10
TOTAL 50 points
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The Shack tells a story on two levels, one as a terrible tragedy and one as a parable or allegory. There will come a point several chapters into the book where you will have to make the decision to suspend disbelief to enter fully enter the storyline. Please do so; the journey will be worth it.
Please keep in mind that this novel was written as a parable or allegory (or a kind of metaphor), and the beginning of the story is written as realistic fiction, which takes place in today’s time. It is NOT scripture although it certainly introduces Biblical topics and concepts for further contemplation. It also features an interesting, “fantastical” plot that allows for analysis of literary elements you are studying. One of the purposes of literature is to give you insights or opportunities for thoughtful extended consideration from other points of view.
(Note: You will have three (3) response assignments for the The Shack, and they are spaced throughout the eight units of the course. Each will follow the same format, but will address different sections of the novel.)
Assignment
Prepare a 250+ word response (based on one of the following: Prologue – Chapter 4).
Directions and Format for preparing Shack Responses
Please use the MLA Format for the form of your paper.
Refer to chapters 29 and 30 in your textbook for general format.
Below are important items to include.
First-page header:
On left side of page one, include: Shack #1 Response
And the chapter number and title which you chose
Running Headers:
Include runner headers on top right side of each page of your paper.
Title: Create an original title for each Shack Forum Response that reflects the content of your writing.
Paragraph 1: Briefly summarize the major action/ideas of the chapter and tell why you chose this particular chapter.
Paragraph 2: For each of the four Shack Responses, identify and describe at least one literary term (e.g., point of view, character, theme, conflict) and one literary theory (e.g., formalism, reader response theory, psychoanalytic criticism) in My Literature Lab (or your textbook or other sources) that help you to better understand the selection you have chosen. Cite your sources for the usage of these literary tools and give examples from your reading. Please bold the terms you use in this paragraph. Vary your terms and theories from response to response.
*See below for MyLiteratureLab guide.
Paragraph 3: Question the author and make predictions. Be sure to describe personal connections you have to this chapter (experiential, emotional, etc.)., thus, aiding in your understanding and interpretation of the materials (refer to MLL: Reading Response Theory).
In-text Citations: Include in-text citations in MLA format throughout your paper.
Works Cited: Include a Works Cited page at the end.
Attach your submission to this assignment link for grading.
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Andre Breton’s First Surrealist Manifesto (1924) and how he set the foundation for surrealism. Use one rule of surrealism and apply it to the movie and write about it as it says below.
A few weeks back we read AndrÈ Breton’s “First Surrealist Manifesto” (1924). In it Breton lays down the blueprints for the movement, establishing some “rules” and combining elements of abstraction and poetry. More than any document, this one clarifies the spirit, style, and tone of surrealism.
Unlike Buuel’s films, for instance, a movie such as The Big Lebowski likely does not intentionally illustrate ideas from Breton’s manifesto. But that doesn’t mean this manifesto (or Surrealism, for that matter) is dead and long forgotten; or that we can’t make connections between these two texts, using either to help us think about the other.
In this short piece, pick one kernel or concept or “rule” from the manifesto, and discuss how it applies to The Big Lebowski. How does the movie, in other words, animate something from this classic document that helps you to understand Surrealism?
No need to write up a traditional introduction and conclusion. I suggest diving right in by introducing and clarifying the idea from the manifesto you want to focus on (quoting a passage is fine). Then discuss how you feel the movie applies or makes use of this concept or rule, and how either or both texts (manifesto and movie) are illuminated in the process.
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Groveland Four Case and Emmett Till murder Critical Analysis
Groveland Four Case and Emmett Till Murder
For this assignment you are to access the following:
Groveland Four (see Class Reading)
Groveland Four (see Video/ Podcast)
Emmett Till (see Video/ Podcast)
Emmett Till’s accuser (see Video/ Podcast)
Mayella Ewell – To Kill a Mockingbird is optional and is located under Video/ Podcast
Once complete please construct a well-crafted essay on each bullet point below:
Although Florida’s Clemency Board granted a pardon to the Groveland Four in January 2019, from what you have read about this case was justice served to the four men for what occurred 70 years ago?
In the Groveland Four case and Emmett Till’s murder, both of their accusers were white women claiming to be violated in some form by a black man. Explain this time period (1949 and 1955) why it was punishable by death and seen as the “ultimate sin” for a black man to be accused of violating a white woman even if the evidence proved otherwise, that a crime had not been committed.
Norma Padgett still holds fast to her story that she was raped in 1949 by the Groveland Four and Carolyn Bryant, Emmett Till’s accuser later recanted her story denying any prior claims that she was disrespected by Till. What are your thoughts about these two women? Why do you think Carolyn Bryant came forth with the truth?
Both the Groveland Four case and Emmett Till’s murder were senseless acts based upon race. In your opinion what does it mean to be a black man in America today and are we far removed from the Groveland Four case and what happened to Emmett Till? What are the lessons to be learned from these two miscarriages of justice?
Groveland Four Case and Emmett Till Murder Requirements
The paper should be a minimum of 1 ½ – 2 (not to exceed 3) pages typed and double-spaced with a 1” margin using Times New Roman 12 Font.
Points will be deducted for grammatical/ spelling errors (2 points for each).
For each question, a new paragraph is required, there is no need to add excessive spacing in between each question (please do not write out each question).
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Students are required to submit an 8-10 page paper (double-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 margins) on a topic related to the course objectives. You may write about one or more films, but you must include at least one film from the syllabus, and draw on relevant academic readings in order to illustrate and develop your argument.
Please make sure that you complete the 8th page. I will provide the proposal & outline.
– 50% relevance to course objectives and quality of analysis
This assignment is designed to:
-Help you get a head start on your research.
-Help you formulate a topic, thesis statement, and develop a rough organizational structure for your paper. This is the time to identify a theme, genre, or period that you would like to research and write about. You are not restricted to focusing on only one theme, genre, or period, but it may be easier to develop an idea by thinking in these terms.
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Details of the Assignment
Word count: 500 minimum (you may go over 500 words, but try not to go too far above that).
Format: Introduction paragraph (with clear thesis), three body paragraphs (with clear topic sentences), conclusion paragraph. Use a standard font (Times New Roman, 12 pt font — no fancy colors or fonts). Double space the entire paper (2.0 spacing) but do not add extra spaces between paragraphs. Number the pages (top right-hand corner) and put a heading in the left top corner of Page 1 (Your name, Essay #, Date, Ms. XXXX).
Next — read the story TWICE.
Specific Criteria for Essay 4
This essay is based solely on the short story, Eveline. You will not have to cite Eveline as a source unless you quote directly from it (if you do, cite the source inside the essay and also provide a Work Cited page with an entry for Joyce’s Eveline). But in the introduction, go ahead and mention the author and title somewhere, to introduce what your paper is going to be about.
The theme of your essay will be about choices and consequences. In Eveline, the main character has an enormous choice to make leave with her fiance, Frank, or stay at home with her father and her job. Each of those choices has life-changing consequences.
Here are the body paragraphs you should have (of course, you’ll also include an intro and conclusion, too).
Body 1 of your essay should examine and explore Eveline’s desire to stay at home. Be detailed about your observations, talking about the story VERY specifically. If you’re too vague in this paragraph, I’ll wonder if you read the story carefully or just skimmed it.
Body 2 of your essay should examine and explore Eveline’s desire to go with Frank (and leave her home). Again, be detailed about your observations, with specific details.
Body 3 should discuss the final choice Eveline made. Why did she make that decision, and what are the potential ripple effects (consequences) for her, for her family, and Frank? Finally, you must also address whether Eveline, in your opinion, made the correct choice or not. (Give strong details from the story to support your answer). In this paragraph, you may talk about yourself, telling whether you would have chosen one way or the other and why. You may use personal or hypothetical examples in this paragraph (you can use I/me or her (for Eveline), but no YOU).
The conclusion will simply restate your thesis and wrap up the essay.
*Each of the body paragraphs must have a clear topic sentence (ask yourself, “What is this whole paragraph about, in a nutshell?”)
I realize that my instructions seem more specific than usual, like a formula, but there is still MUCH room in this paper for your own opinion, your personality, your thoughts, etc. The goal of this essay is two-fold – to examine and evaluate the assigned short story, and to give your own thoughts/opinions about the character’s decision and the consequences.
*NOTE: Although including a direct quote or phrase from the short story “Eveline” is NOT required for Essay 4, for those who DO want to pull a direct quote or two from the story, you’ll need to cite your source. This essay, like all the others, WILL be automatically submitted to Turnitin to check for plagiarism.
Here’s how you do that:
Inside the paper: “blah blah blah” (Joyce). <—the author’s last name
In a separate Works Cited page at the end of your essay:
Work Cited (<–you’d center that title)
Joyce, James. “Eveline.” The Literature Network. 2000. Web. 15 Apr 2016. (<—example date of access at the end – but you’d put your own date of access there).
*Just like all essays in this course, Essay 4 will be automatically entered into the VeriCite plagiarism database.
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The capstone essay asks you to consider a social injustice and its consequences that occur on a national level. This film assignment asks you to consider issues of international law.
Zero Dark 30 (capture of Osama Bin Laden)
Write a 3-4-page Critique on one of the above film assigned. Summarize the producer’s main message in no more than a half page. The remainder of the paper should reflect your opinion of the content of the film based on your knowledge of international law. Make specific references to scenes in the film that correlate with information you have gained in previous or current coursework. Cite all sources in-text according to the Hackers & Sommers APA Manual of Style required for this course.
Cautionary Notes
Do not summarize the video.
Cite specific information from the film or outside works using the required APA Manual of style for this course.
Use 12 font, double spacing and 1 inch margins.
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