Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Week 8: Writing About Film


Practical Argument Readings:

  • Chapter 14: “Evaluation Arguments” (385-415)

Resources:


Discussion Questions:


  • Using the "Structuring an Evaluation Argument" outline on pages 388-89 (PA), write an evaluation of your favorite (or least favorite) film.
  • Find a movie clip on YouTube and analyze it using at least 3-5 filmic aspects listed in the Glossary section of the Dartmouth "Writing About Film" page linked above.  Include the clip in your post.
  • Review the "Kinds of Film Papers" section on the Dartmouth "Writing About Film" site linked above.  Choose one of the kinds of papers, and use it to write a short analysis of one of your favorite (or least favorite) films.
  • Read "Harry Potter's Girl Trouble" in PA (411-13) and answer question two on page 413.
  • Write a response to Exercise 14.8 on page 414 of PA.

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