This assignment will be checked using anti-plagiarism software and returned to your instructor with an originality report.
Write an analysis of the issues found in the movie you chose by examining 2-4 different themes in depth. Your content grade will be based on your ability to expand on aspects of planning or related issues in your own words. Be sure to include AT LEAST one reference to a class reading in your analysis. Make sure you properly cite any sources your paper references. We expect both a works cited page and in-text citations. In the same way you would use a quote or idea from a class reading, use scenes from the film as examples of your chosen planning, or related, issues. DO NOT write a summary of the film, discuss symbolism, or describe the characters in detail. Assume the reader has seen the movie. When you need to refer to a scene from the film in order to make your point, you should describe the scene in no more than one sentence.
Here are some tips for writing your paper:
1. Think of a position on a major planning or related issue you would like to analyze for the movie.
2. Think of 2-4 statements that support your position.
3. This is not a movie review. Avoid obvious or clichéd statements about what happened in the movie. Don't talk about movie techniques and don't mention the director, audience, or cast.
4. In your intro paragraph, clearly state your position (identified in #1) and briefly mention your supporting statements (from #2).
5. Each paragraph after your intro should be dedicated to explaining one of your supporting statements. You may use specific examples from the movie to provide further support and evidence.
6. Write a concluding paragraph that essentially wraps up your position, and ideally sheds new light based on the arguments provided in the body of the paper.
7. As you write, consider the question, "why is this important?" Can you argue that the problems and opinions expressed in the movie are important for planning, society, or the world in general? Dig deep into your chosen arguments in order to show a thoughtful analysis of the greater issue.
8. Proofread very carefully for grammar, punctuation and clarity. Cite quotations and references correctly to avoid plagiarism.
The essay should be at least 4 full pages but no more than 5 full pages. It must be double spaced and in 12 point Times New Roman font. Download and use the template under the Writing Guidelines tab for your papers to avoid losing points for formatting errors. Your TA will check your formatting and deduct points if you do not fill 3 pages. Use a formal tone and do not write in first and/or second person. Do not use rhetorical questions-they are too casual for this essay.
The name of the movie and the topic:
This is the movie name and here some topics to write about
Entre Nos (Between Us: Paola Mendoza and Gloria La Morte, 2009)
Based on a true story. How new immigrants survive in new envrionment is important for society (language, culture, politics, etc.).
• Lack of understanding in culture; density, people-oriented, neighborhood concept, and evolution of cities
• Close friendship as social network in the vast urban environment
• Although you are unknown in big cities, through this close knit of friendship you survive.
• Interpersonal relationship, sometimes complicated but comforts people in urban setting
• Dense urban neighborhood
• How to succeed in new urban environment
You should add at least one of these references to your paper from reading 1 and 2