Reference no: EM131371465
Choose a book or film that focuses on farm as a major theme. ( don't choose Dirt: The Movie or Fresh ) Read the book or view the film, and then write a review of the book or film. it should, at minimum, provide:
Important production information
Summary from the viewpoint of the author / producer. No value judgments in this section. 1 to 1 1/2 pages.
Analysis. No summary in this section. ONLY analysis. You decide on evaluation criteria and make evaluations, using specific examples from the text you read or viewed as evidence. (Twice as long as the summary. 2 to 3 pages.)
Proper MLA citation at the end.
Purposes:
Analyze text through the lens of agriculture
Identify agricultural and literary themes that cut across human history and culture
Practice evaluation as a method of inquiry
Articulate your knowledge of agriculture using correct agricultural, literary, or film terminology that creates or joins in on a conversation about your chosen book or film. NOTE: Reviews for an academic audience are different than, say, the film review you read in a newspaper or Rotten Tomatoes. Your audience consists of class members, educated and interested peers, and your instructor.
Requirements:
Chosen book must be at least 250 pages in length. If you choose children's literature, you might read two shorter books or a series to meet the page requirements. A film must be at least 90 minutes running time.
Proposal will be turned in hard copy, and only a paragraph or two is needed for the proposal.
Review itself: 3- 4 1/2 pages, double spaced.
If other sources are used, include references at the bottom of the page in MLA format.
A few evaluation elements for film (there are many more):
Cinematography, Directing, Acting, Misc-en-Scene (costumes, props, set), Lighting, Editing, Musical score, Character development and plausibility, Plot development and plausibility, Credibility, Impact on viewers. Do you recommend it or not? Why?
A few evaluation elements for books (there are many more):
Genre, Themes, Writing style (Showing, telling, or combination? Active or passive voice?), Sensory imagery, Dialogue, Character development and plausibility, Plot development and plausibility, Credibility, Impact on readers. Do you recommend it or not? Why?
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