World Cultures and Geography Extra Credit Assignment
Plescia-Fall
For this extra credit assignment, you may choose from one of the movies listed below and address the
following writing prompt in a 5 paragraph, double spaced typed essay.
Describe the ways in which this film addresses the issue of modern vs. tradition-in other words-how
do the characters of this movie strive to maintain their culture and tradition while the rest of their
world becomes less traditional and more modern.
Possible movies:
Water
Himalaya
Monsoon Wedding
Rabbit Proof Fence
Bend it Like Beckham
East is East
Mississippi Marsala
You will attach a hand written note from your parents confirming that you have watched this movie.
This assignment is due Monday, November 24th.
World Cultures and Geography Extra Credit Assignment
Plescia-Fall
For this extra credit assignment, you may choose from one of the movies listed below and address the
following writing prompt in a 5 paragraph, double spaced typed essay.
Describe the ways in which this film addresses the issue of modern vs. tradition-in other words-how
do the characters of this movie strive to maintain their culture and tradition while the rest of their
world becomes less traditional and more modern.
Possible movies:
Water
Himalaya
Monsoon Wedding
Rabbit Proof Fence
Bend it Like Beckham
East is East
Mississippi Marsala
You will attach a hand written note from your parents confirming that you have watched this movie.
This assignment is due Monday, November 24th.