Overview
explore your chosen film from one of the perspectives on gender, sexuality, and/or intersectionality discussed in this course. In so doing, you will examine how the different parts of the film come together and generate certain cultural meanings and effects in (some) viewers. You cannot generalize for all viewers, but the effects on you as a viewer are very important and should be articulated. Your essay must include a thesis statement or a purpose of analysis, which is a discussion of its characteristic components. You will show your mastery of these areas in your written product:
Demonstrate responsiveness within an established disciplinary context (film studies and approaches discussed in this course) to new information, experiences, and ideas through a process of re-evaluating the ideas and/or approaches; and
Break down complex problems to examine, propose, and support potential solutions, even if those solutions deviate from acceptable, mainstream solutions.
These outcomes are embedded in your research essay in your discussion of cultural perspectives, articulation of historical contexts, your demonstrated knowledge of contemporary cinematic techniques, and your application of cinematic tools in the analytical creation of an original research project. You will also analyze cultural and historical features of films with attention to human diversity. These outcomes will be assessed according to the success you achieve in each of these areas. //Film titles are always italicized / Give your essay a title / Double-space your essays and use a 12-point font. Provide a word count of your essay.
Be sure to present a clearly stated thesis statement in your opening paragraph.
Be sure to begin each paragraph with a main point that indicates the interpretive development that the paragraph will take.
Be sure to follow the MEAL Plan for paragraph organization in each paragraph:
Main Point
Evidence
Analysis
Link (transition to the next paragraph)// Your essay must be saved as an MS WORD // Your essay must follow MLA guidelines for citations (in-text and in Works Cited page) of films and course materials \\ the one film to choose from (Orlando. Sony Pictures,1992) (Bride and Prejudice. Miramax, 2004.) (Lars and the Real Girl. MGM, 2007.) (Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Warner Bros., 2001.) (Sunset Boulevard. Paramount Pictures, 1950. ) (Nosferatu, Symphony of Horror. Prana film,1922. Nosferatu, Symphony of Horror. Prana film,1922. ) (Do the Right Thing. Universal Pictures, 1989) (The Apartment. United Artists, 1960.) //// Your essay must be at least 1,500 words ///
Your essay must include an original analysis of your film of one of the cultural perspectives. This analysis is a discussion of its characteristic components, yet it should be more than a plot summary. (Plot summary should be presented briefly only in support of your interpretive points.)