4/13/2020
Film Assignment: Instructions & Important Information - AIE153 - History Of The Middle East
INSTRUCTIONS
Select a film from the list on Cloud Deakin and answer the following questions in one
essay:
1) In what ways does <your film> portray the Middle East and its inhabitants?
(around 700 words)
2) What stereotypes (positive and negative) are apparent in <your film>? (around 600
words)
3) What do you think audiences watching this film will take away from it about the Middle
East and why? (around 400 words)
Note that you will also need to write some form of introduction and conclusion for the
essay, so try to keep the answers to the specific questions proportional to the word
counts given above.
You should present the discussion with reference to the concept of Orientalism and
any other themes encountered during the course of the trimester that might be relevant
to your chosen film. (For example History, Politics, Foreign Policy could be included,
depending on the film).
In this exercise we are seeking an insightful analysis of the ways in which the Middle
East, its inhabitants and its landscapes are represented in the film and the ways in which
the producers may or may not be perpetuating stereotypes (either negative or positive).
DO NOT spend time/space/words summarising the film’s plot as this will not address the
questions. The assessor has seen all the films on the list and you can assume this level
of knowledge.
Alternative films, which are not on the list, may be selected but only with the written
approval of the Unit Chair.
Students should carefully observe the following points when preparing their
assignment:
Submit in Microsoft Word format online via CloudDeakin by 9am Monday 11
May 2020.
Use at least five sources and referencing is essential.
Use the Oxford system of referencing with footnotes. For assistance with
Oxford referencing, see http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/studysupport/study-skills/handouts/oxford-docnote.php
Essays are to be 2000 words (This total does not include your bibliography
and a ±10% margin is acceptable.)
Please include the name of your film in the file title.
Extensions will only be granted prior to the due date for legitimate reasons.
If you submit the assessment after the due date without an approved
extension 5% will be deducted from the available marks for each calendar
day (or part thereof) late up to 5 days. Work that is submitted more than 5
days after the due date will not be marked and you will receive 0% for the
task.
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Film Assignment: Instructions & Important Information - AIE153 - History Of The Middle East
It is the student's responsibility to make sure that their assignment
document has been successfully uploaded. This includes making sure
what you submit is the CORRECT and FINAL VERSION. If you upload
more than one version of your assignment we take the last submitted
document as the version we will mark. If you are in doubt about whether the
file was successfully submitted (eg. The connection seemed to time out or
you got no TurnItIn report), contact Sally by email straight away and she will
be able to check.
Students who have attempted this unit previously must choose a
different film to write on this trimester.
REMEMBER - Always keep a backup copy of your assignment!
Plagiarism Declaration
By using the online submission facility in this unit to submit your assignment you are
certifying that the work submitted is entirely your own, except where material quoted or
paraphrased is acknowledged in the text. You are also certifying that it has not been
submitted for assessment in any unit or course.
Assignment return and feedback
Assignments which are submitted on time will normally be assessed and returned to
students within 3 weeks of the due date of submission.
There will normally be no opportunity for re-submission of assignments. However
students who feel the assessment of their work was unfair should contact Sally with
specific information about how the assessment was not marked in accordance with the
rubric.
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