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For the written assignment: (1) First, summarize the assigned readings and the documentary, beginning with a general overview of your understanding of black street gangs (a couple of paragraphs), include the most significant things that you learned (another couple of paragraphs), and then more detailed discussion of two readings that you think to be most important for understanding the video (two-three paragraphs for each). (2) Next, summarize the film (three-four paragraphs): What is the basic plot? Who are the major characters? What are the most significant episodes in the film? What happens at the end of the film? (3) Select two specific sections of the film for detailed analysis (two-three paragraphs for each): Describe each scene in some detail. Why did you select this scene? Why did you think this was significant? (4) Connect the film to what you have read for the class (Hagedorn’s People and Folks and articles at canvas) and saw in Bloods & Crips: Made in America (three-four paragraphs). What do these sources tell us about African American gangs? How does Boyz n the Hood connect to what you have read for this section of the class? How does it connect to other sections of the class? Format: Please be certain to double-space your paper! Your written response should include cover page (your name, course title, assignment title, instructor, date, and word count). Follow the ASA Style Guide (at Canvas) and be certain to include citations in the text and appropriate format for references. I have also included other notes about citations and references at canvas. There are no footnotes, and the format for citations and references is different from what you may be familiar with in APA style. All assignments in this class should represent your best work. Note that all paragraphs have an introductory sentence, two-three substantive observations, and a concluding sentence. Number of paragraphs given above to suggest that full content for each section of the paper cannot be given in just a short sentence of two. Final paper should be1400-1600 words. Submit your paper to the Canvas drop box on or before the time/date shown (midnight Sunday, December 10, 2023)
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