The Semester Will Culminate In A Critical Analysis Of The La
The semester will culminate in a critical analysis of the labour-related content of a film or small selection of films
The semester will culminate in a critical analysis of the labour-related content of a film or small selection of films (no more than 3). This applied film criticism is intended to serve as an application of the theories and labour issues that we encountered throughout the term in order to question the narratives and themes of a specific cinematic text or selection. This 3000- to 3500-word paper should conform to APA style and citation guidelines and will be submitted via Canvas in the last week of class. It will be graded based on argumentation, originality, composition, thoroughness of research, depth of analysis, and application of course concepts.
Paper For Above instruction
The final assignment for this course requires students to produce a comprehensive critical analysis of the labour-related content within a film or a small selection of films, with a maximum of three films. The purpose of this assignment is to apply theoretical frameworks and labour issues discussed throughout the semester to examine and interrogate the narratives and themes presented in cinematic texts. This task aims to deepen understanding of how labour themes are depicted in media and to critically assess the ways in which films reflect, distort, or critique real-world labour dynamics.
To meet the requirements of this assignment, students should select one or up to three films that prominently feature labour issues, whether related to workers’ rights, labor movements, working conditions, or class conflict. The analysis should not just describe the content but should critically interpret how these themes are represented, what messages are conveyed, and what assumptions or biases may underpin the depiction of labour in the chosen films.
The paper should be between 3000 and 3500 words, demonstrating depth and thoroughness of research. Students are expected to engage with relevant academic theories and concepts covered throughout the course, applying them to their film analysis. For instance, discussions may include Marxist perspectives, labor theory, narratives of resistance, or representations of power relations within workplaces.
Adherence to APA style and citation guidelines is essential for the proper attribution of sources and scholarly rigor. Proper formatting, referencing, and citation are expected to bolster the credibility and academic quality of the paper. The paper will be submitted via Canvas during the last week of the semester and will be assessed based on argumentation, originality, composition, depth of analysis, and application of course concepts.
In crafting the paper, students should aim to produce a clear, concise, and compelling argument that provides insightful critique and demonstrates sophisticated understanding of labour issues as depicted in cinema.
References
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- Robinson, P. (2014). The Empire of Labour: The State and Collective Bargaining in American History. Harvard University Press.
- Sparks, C. (2011). Labour and the Media: A Critical Reflection. Media, Culture & Society, 33(6), 842–856.
- Wolfe, T. (2004). The Labour Theory of Value. Routledge.
- Stiglitz, J. E. (2012). The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future. W.W. Norton & Company.
- Adorno, T. W. (2001). The Culture Industry: Selected Essays on Mass Culture. Routledge.
- Haraway, D. (2016). Staying with the Trouble: Making Kin in the Chthulucene. Duke University Press.
- Chomsky, N. (2015). Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media. Vintage.