Assignment
Complete the this assignment after watching the film, "The Last Conquistador" (2007).
General Directions: Create an essay with A, B, and C content below (use MLA).
Content Directions:
A. Discuss film examples of each: traditionalism, individualism and moralism AND explain how your examples fit each definition.
B. Discuss how you would have voted on the Houser project if you were an elected official on the El Paso City Council and the reason for your vote?
Classify your position (and vote) as one of the political subcultures: (individualism, moralism, traditionalism) and why your position fits the label.
Include 2 of the strongest arguments made by the various groups testifying before the El Paso City Council and how they factor into your hypothetical vote.
C. Give your thoughts about the film statement "making no attempt to see the other person's point of view; that's how evil comes about" (starts 49:26). Explain how this statement relates to this film.
Discuss an equity issue you noticed in the film.
Do some outside research about a similar equity issue and incorporate your findings into your view of the film.
Essay Template :
I I. Intro
I II. Film examples of:
II A. Individualism -and why it fits
III B. Moralism - and why it fits
IV C. Traditionalism - and why it fits
I III. How I would have voted on City Council
II A. Salient argument no1.
III B. Salient argument no. 2
IV C. My vote and reason(s) why
V D. My vote represents which (of the 3 political subcultures) and why.
I IV. Film Statement and equity issue
II A. How statement relates to film.
III B. Equity issue noted in film
IV C. Outside research (2 sources) / use parenthetical to cite inside film
Complete rest of citation on Works Cited page
I V. Conclusion - My view of film