COMMUN 4530: Health Communication
Movie Summary Expectations |
- Points: 25 points.
- Movie choice: 50/50 or Wit
- Assignment Description: Watch at least one movie and write a 700-word analysis.
***You may have to pay a streaming service to watch this movie. *** 50/50 and Wit movie posters| | |
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Your summary should analyze 4 significant scenes that illustrate ideas from our course. Your task is to summarize each scene, then explain how it demonstrates, challenges, or deepens understanding of a course concept such as theory application, character development or communication dynamics. Your submission must include: - Scene identifier — Identify four scenes in the movie. Timestamp for the description (e.g., “Opening scene at 00:04:12”).
- 4–5 sentence summary of what happens exactly.
- Focus on what matters for the concept you will analyze.
- Concept Connection
- After each summary, write a 8–10 sentence analysis explaining:
- Which course concept do the scenes illustrate?
- How do the scenes demonstrate the concept through dialogue, visuals, conflict, or character behavior?
- Why are these scenes strong examples compared to others in the film?
Synthesis Section: End your assignment with a 1–2 paragraph reflection addressing:
- How the four scenes collectively deepen your understanding of the film?
- How does the film reinforce or complicate course ideas?
- What new questions or insights emerged from your analysis?
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View RubricMovie Summary Rubric (1)
Movie Summary Rubric (1)| Criteria | Ratings | Points |
Scene Identifier view longer description | Full Marks 10 pts No Marks 0 pts | /10 pts |
Class topics view longer description | Full Marks 10 pts No Marks 0 pts | /10 pts |
Professionalism view longer description | Full Marks 5 pts No Marks 0 pts | /5 pts |