Oral Presentation Guidelines

You should provide an introduction of the film with a brief historical context (period the film was made and/or period film is reenacting) and particular production information that would shine light on the topic of your presentation.

Formal aspects of the film: Take a look at the Reading a Film Sequence worksheet as a guide for questions you should ask yourself while thinking about the narrative. I don't expect you to analyze carefully a specific film sequence unless it is relevant to your presentation. The worksheet will simply be a guide for thinking about the message the film intends to convey and the techniques used to communicate that message. Interviews with the director, crew or actors of the film could be useful as supporting info.

And finally as part of your argument, you should also research the critical reception of the film, by going over reviews published in newspapers, magazines or websites. The point of this is to examine the discourse used by media to discuss topics presented in the film and how they might influence how audiences think about them. The website www.rottentomatoes.com is a good source for reviews of films.

The point of the presentation is to look closer at the discourses used to talk about the film and the topics presented in it. Context, formal aspects of the film and critical reception should be the defining structure of your project.

The oral presentation will be 30 minutes long for every group. Each member of the group is responsible for presenting 10 minutes of the presentation. As supporting material, you may create handouts for the class, use powerpoint to present your topics or show a short clip of the film if you will be talking about a specific sequence.

Optional Screening of The Godfather II

There will be an optional screening of the Godfather II on Friday at 3 in CFA 232. We will start where we left off Tuesday.

Week 3: Cinematic Asian Representation + The Family Dramas

Cinematic Asian Representation + The Family Dramas

Week 2

From Immigrants to Icons



The Fate of La Famiglia

Narrative Sequence guide

Narrative Sequence

Syllabus

Immigration and Film Syllabus - Fall 2010

Office hours have changed!

Hello everyone,

My office hours this semester have changed to Tuesdays from 1:20 to 2:20, CFA 287. If you need to speak with me this week send me an email to make an appointment anytime Friday from 3-5.

Also, remember that tomorrow's class will be in CFA 232. Please bring with you your top 3 choices of films for the oral presentation if have not already sent me an email with them.