Project 1: Film & Theory Paper (2-3pages)

Overview

This project will involve applying the three sociological theories (conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism) to a film or TV show of your choice. 

Directions

For this project, you must write a 2-3 page double-spaced analysis of a video. You need to:

• Pick a film or TV Show 
• Provide a short summary of your film/TV show (What is the video about? Clarity is important!)
• Separately, explain how conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism would view/interpret your film/TV show. Thoroughly explain using sociological concepts/terms.
• Which paradigm do you think is most represented in your film/TV show? Explain.

How to Submit Your Project

You will submit your work here in the CANVAS system as a Word 97-2003, .docx or other wordprocessing file (Google Docs, Open Office are also acceptable).

• On the right hand Menu, you will see a SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT button with a circle and a white plus sign.
• Click on the SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT button. Then click BROWSE to look for your file on your computer.
• When done, click the SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT button.

Grading

• Film/TV Show Summary:  5 points (Clarity is important)
• Interpretation of Conflict Theory, Structural Functionalism, and Symbolic Interactionism: 10 points (must be thorough)
• Most Represented Paradigm: 5 Points (Explanation of selected paradigm: why did you select your particular paradigm? How does your paradigm explain your video/DVD? Thoroughly explain).
• Usage of sociological concepts: 5 points