Assignment 3.5: Culture in Film
3. ASSIGNMENT 3.5: Culture in Film FORUM
Task:
For this discussion forum post, write a film critique as it pertains to relationships and cultural contexts that exist among plot, setting, and theme. Write a 200-300 word critique of the film and its portrayal of culture. This is NOT a plot summary. Consider how culture is portrayed in the movie? Are there stereotypes? Is it positive or negative? This isn't an overall critique of the film, but rather its use of setting, plot, and theme to describe a culture or stereotypes as they are presented in film. You could choose a play or a movie. Make sure you identify the title of the film in your topic sentence. Go to the main page of the course to access the forum.
Click here for a sample movie critique.
Click here for an explanation on how to write movie critiques.
Note: These links are for general movie critiques. Your goal is to critique/analyze the movie's representation of culture. You will not write a full movie critique.
Be sure you:
- Post your example in the 3.5 FORUM: Culture in Film found on the main page of the course by clicking Add a New Discussion Topic. Use the title of the film as your title.
- Reply/Respond to your classmates' examples by clicking on their topic and selecting Reply. Try using the following prompts to guide your response to another post: "I wonder...", "I know...", "I can...".
- Complete this forum self-assessment and submit to 3.5 FORUM: Culture in Film Self Assessment on the main page of the course.
Click here for the pdf version of the self-assessment rubric.
Click here for the Word version of the self-assessment rubric.
Assessment: Below you will find the 4 criteria used to self-assess the assignment. Consider them as you respond to the prompt.
1. Follows Instructions
2. Thoughtfulness of response
3. Support for stated position
4. Response to another discussion
Estimated Allotted Time: 30 min.