Select and view a non-documentary film that addresses a global or regional geographic issue and would be an appropriate film to show in this course.
In most cases the film should not be a major American film studio production.
Find three relevant articles: one that addresses the specific film and two that address the major geographic issue explored by the film. Include an annotated bibliography.
Paper : Discuss the geographic issue and the film's presentation of the issue in a 2-3 page paper, plus bibliography. Draw on the articles you selected to discuss the issues.
Include the following in your paper:
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B ASIC F ILM I NFO rmation: title, date, country of origin
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B RIEF S YNOPSIS : 1 page maximum
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D ISCUSSION OF I SSUES : What are the major issues raised in the film? Draw on specifics from the film to support your discussion. To what extent are these issues specific to the country portrayed? To what extent are they more universal issues?
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A NNOTATED B IBLIOGRAPHY : For each of the articles you selected, include a full citation and a concise but comprehensive summary.
Presentation : Be prepared to make a 5 minute presentation, in any format you choose, about your proposed film and relevant issues to the class.
The class will select one of the proposed films to view the final week of class.
If your film is selected, you will be awarded 5 points extra credit for this assignment.
Due Date: Turn in your 2-3 page film proposal and annotated bibliography.
Alternate Film Assignment: (100 points) /100
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Presentation
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Appropriateness of Selected Film; Film Information Included (title, date, country of origin)
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Synopsis (1 page max) and Quality of Writing
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Discussion of Issues
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Annotated Bibliography – Quality of Articles and Annotation
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