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FilmForumAssignmentGeog1101_2018.docxintroduction to Geography, G1101
Topic Presentation/analysis assignment: Value=20pts
Name: ______________________________ Class Time/Section ______________________________
Film Forum Overview: In this assignment, you will participate in a role-play game connected to a documentary film that you have already watched prior to coming to class. Following the role play, you will present a 3-4 minute summary and critical analysis of the topics/issues raised by the documentary film assigned to you at the following link (https://tinyurl.com/y7mv7fne). The film loosely or directly corresponds to a chapter in the textbook for that week, so your job is to connect the substance of the film to the textbook and/or lecture material in a meaningful and compelling way. Your oral presentation should contain all of the elements outlined under Tasks in the next section. Your short presentation should summarize, synthesize, and critically analyze your film in 3-4 minutes. You will also be responsible for answering questions from classmates AND your instructor based upon the evidence and arguments made by the film. This is a geography class, so be sure that you know the location and country of your film. Your presentation must also present your opinion/analysis and not simply a regurgitation of the film content.
Tasks:
1. . Films are assigned by the instructor. Watch the film and take notes ). Your presentation should include some specific data as presented in the documentary. It is best if you experience the video without having researched the topic previously, so do not read reviews ahead of time.
2. Outline the basic premise, background info, argument(s), and evidence cited by the film(s). (Note: You do not have time to include every single fact presented in the film. Your job is to distill it down to the most important components. Make sure to include a big idea about what you learned. Don’t just get lost in the nitty gritty!
3. After you have watched, do some background digging on this topic to find out more about the issue. Where do the events covered in the film(s) take place and why there? Be certain to look at a MAP! Is this phenomenon new? Does it relate to other ongoing issues? Is this issue contentious? Who are the primary and secondary stakeholders affected by this issue? What are the larger implications? Why does this matter? Are there potential solutions/resolutions to this issue? What is the state of the ongoing debate and who stands on which side?
4. Focus upon the makers/producers of the film(s) and the facts presented. Are they credible? Why or why not? What was the purpose of making this documentary? Find at least 3 other newspaper, magazine, and/or legitimate sources that deal with that topic and/or region (you may wish to consult a librarian for this task). Do they corroborate or contradict the evidence and arguments presented?
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6. Relying upon the information gathered in 1-5, prepare your short oral presentation.
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9. Be prepared for questions that will be asked by the instructor and/or your classmates. This is a key factor in your grade, so it is important that you have watched your films and are familiar with the content. During this stage, you may also choose to hold a debate among your own group and/or ask questions of one another.
10. Remember your goal is to inform, convince, and enlighten your classmates!
a. Where does this film take place & why?
b. Who made this film and why? Does the filmmaker leave anything out in discussing the issues?
c. Do you find the substance of the film to be compelling/meaningful? Why or why not?
d. What else did you find out about this topic through your investigation of outside sources?
e. Explain how some element from the textbook or from classroom material relates to this film?
f. List the 3 sources used in alphabetical order. Use APA style. (For examples see here: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ewgrb )
12. Submit your notes from the film paper/printed form and also via D2L
13. You will be graded on your ability to present the topic in a clear, organized, and meaningful way. Your own depth of understanding, , and your level of critical engagement with the film(s)/topic and with your classmates will also be graded. Finally, you will be assessed on your ability to answer questions pertaining to the film(s), so be prepared!
Potential Sources to Use in Researching Your Film(s):
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· http://www.world-newspapers.com
· http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/
· http://www.npr.org/sections/world/
· http://www.foreignpolicy.com/
· http://www.time.com/time/world
· http://global.nytimes.com/?iht
