Film-Concept Analysis Paper

This assignment requires you to choose one concept/theory and apply it to explain some elements of one film from class. For example, if you choose to explain how “Critical Race Theory” relates to Roma, I expect you to write a paper defining “Critical Race Theory” as if you are formally presenting those ideas to an interested person who is not enrolled in this class, and then discuss how that theory is related to the film Roma. Your paper must be at least 2 pages in length. Thus, you should spend the first page of your assignment writing about the concept or theory you have selected. Then, in your second page, you should apply that concept/theory to specific parts of the film you chose. You do not need to summarize the film – just define your conceptual framework and then cite elements of the film to make your point. Regardless of the concept and film you choose, the paper should reflect a solid understanding of the material you present (think of it as if you are writing an encyclopedia entry) and a thorough examination of how it relates to the film. These papers must be formal and well-polished. I am looking for more than a loosely coherent engagement and will grade for content as I am looking for a specific and detailed description of the concept at hand. Note that these papers are short. The reason they are short is that a short paper forces you to write on topic. This emphasis on concision means that you are expected to make each sentence of your paper count towards explaining your material. Additionally, you are not allowed to use any direct quotes from the readings, and you will be penalized for grammatical errors. I want to hear your words, and I expect them to be well thought-out and presented in a direct fashion. Remember, the point of these papers is to demonstrate to me as clearly as possible that you can comprehend and explain the material. The papers should be formatted in 12-point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins. The only information at the top of the page should be your name and the title of the paper. If you reference outside material, you must cite everything proper guidelines. This means in text citations as well as a work-cited page.