The requirements for the final project are in the handout I distributed earlier in the term. I've copied the text (with some of the modifications we made in class) below.
As an alternate to one of the unit papers, you may identify and prepare an alternate film for one of the three units in this class (Politics and Morality, Self-Love and Ambition, and Property, Commerce, and the Romantic Critique). This will entail selecting a film, identifying key scenes connected to the unit themes, and preparing discussion questions and paper topics linking the film to unit readings. Use the examples found on the website as a model for your work.
Requirements:
- The film must be full length (100+ mins.) and must be approved by me ahead of time. A 1-2 page, double-spaced synopsis of the film and its connection to the theme must be submitted. (You've written this part once; edit it and this part is done!)
- A minimum of four suggested scenes from the film must be identified and prepared. The write-up for each scene, which should be modeled on those already in the curriculum (see the website), includes:
- title and time signature for the scene
- brief (2-3 sentences) introduction to the setting of the scene
- transcript of the dialog
- 3-5 discussion questions that direct the viewer to think about the scene and the film in the context of the unit themes
- 3-5 paper topics that in some way incorporate aspects of the film and the ideas of one or more unit author(s). A 1-2 paragraph synopsis of a possible answer to each paper topic must also be included.
This assignment will be graded on the degree to which they meet these objectives and according to the grading standards set out in the syllabus.
Any questions? Email me.
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