Summary portion (approx. 500-1000) words
Describe the central theme/problem identified by the Week’s reading(s) and film. Why is this of concern to the author/filmmaker/interviewee? – It is a good idea that as you read or watch film that you underline or note key phrases that grab your attention – You are looking for something that makes you go “hmm”, “that’s interesting”, “how could that have happened?”
Provide one or two examples for how the author/interviewees supports their argument Because chapters, articles and films vary in length, you are encouraged to write longer summaries with more examples for longer chapters, articles and films
b) Critical and reflection portion (approx. 500 words) Based on your informed opinion or personal experience, discuss why selected the Week’s readings and films that you did. What did the author do that fulfilled or fail to fulfill your expectations? Have you come away with questions you think are worth exploring? If the issues raised in the essays and films were more widely known, what social impact do you think they would have? Why do you think so?