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HISTORY OF FILM: THE CLASSIC ERA

Film Studies 2210/Fall 2024

Critical Thematic Essay

Assignment:

Write an 4-6 pp. critical essay. Over first half or so of the semester, you will work with your discussion leader to focus on a narrowed subject relevant to one of the films screened (in whole or in part) in class. You will identify a theme. You must submit your proposal of said theme by November 7 . Your preparation to write must include the reading of a book relevant to your topic, and you will give a 3- 5 minute presentation about that book in your discussion section. You must make a detailed thematic analysis of severely narrowed scope (see “Requirements, point 1, below). Taken together, the three parts of this assignment (book report, proposal, and finished essay) is 45% of the course grade.

Requirements:

Develop a thesis; that is, take a position on a narrowed topic relevant to your theme (for example, the theme "expressionist lighting in a scene in KISS ME DEADLY"). Support that position with specific, detailed evidence. Submit (on paper; on Canvas only in a pinch) your proposal of theme by November 7 (preferably much earlier). Give a 3-5 minute report in your discussion section on a book relevant to your theme (for example, a biography). Submit (on Canvas) the final draft of your essay by December 5 (preferably much earlier).

Criteria for grading:

Focus of the theme; Strength and clarity of the thesis; Organization and power of the argument supporting the thesis; Use of specific, detailed examples in support of the thesis; Grammar, spelling, neatness, and readability; Style: economical use of language, appropriate and consistent tone.

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Due dates:

--Analytical/ Close Reading Essay Thematic Proposal (5% of course grade). Due on November 7 (preferably much earlier; submit a hardcopy to your discussion leader).

--Analytical Essay using close Analysis (25% of course grade). Due on December 5 (preferably earlier; submit on Canvas).

--Oral film book report in your discussion section (15% of course grade). Due by December 5 .

You may not write on CITIZEN KANE or THE BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN.

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