Intercultural Experience ~ Movie Review

 

 

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Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
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Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions 1 Intercultural Experience ~ Movie Review (Even though the course ends on Sat. 10/24, you can still turn in by Sun 10/25): Movie Review Prompt and List of Good Movies You will be required to watch and review a movie over the course of the term. This assignment requires that you watch a movie that deals with intercultural communication and write a 3-4 page, double-spaced critical review that you will submit via Blackboard. Click “Week Four Assignment Link”. Please cite from the textbook and lectures. The goal of the movie review is for you to apply your understanding of intercultural communication to cultural interactions within movies. As you watch the movie, you should be reflecting on the ideas we have read and discussed for this class. Make an argument about some aspect(s) of the movie as they relate to intercultural communication. Discuss the cultural aspects that you see in the film. What are the artifacts of culture that you recognized? What were the interactional patterns between people? What were the underlying values that you saw portrayed? Most importantly, how does this movie resonate with you? What did you like/not like? Could you relate/not relate with the characters, theme, message, plot, etc.? Here are some intercultural communications ideas/concepts that you are encouraged to use in your review: 1. Language, Symbols, and Artifacts (means of communication) – language, dialects preferred, proverbs, signs, jokes, stories, myths, analogies, folklore, art forms, heroes, dances, rituals, children’s games, currency, holidays, history (family, national, and global). 2. Customs, Practices, and Interactional Patterns (means of interaction) – verbal (tone of voice, phrases used) and nonverbal (eye contact, proximity of stance, gestures) communication patterns, family behaviors, governmental and social institutions, conversational styles (formal-business, casual, ritualized), friendship patterns, community roles, gender roles. 3. Shared Values, Beliefs, Norms, and Expectations (values driving people, groups) – attitudes, religious and spiritual beliefs, fears, laws, standards, levels of political participation. Your reviews should provide critical, thoughtful insight and should be well organized and clearly written. The following is a list of questions that may help you to determine a thesis. You may choose to specifically answer one or some of the questions provided, however, you are not tied to them. • How do our perceptions of our own cultural identity influence our communication with others? • How do stereotypes influence communication between different groups? • How is language a means of preserving identity? • What is the relationship between language and the way the reality is perceived? • How do the character(s) resist being completely oppressed and disempowered by the dominant culture? • What impact did incidents have on the development of character(s)? • What were the primary challenges the character(s) faced in trying to get along? • How did the character(s) react to these challenges? • What does the movie suggest about cultural differences, similarities, stereotypes and overgeneralization? • What insights can we draw from this movie about intercultural communication? • How does this movie help us understand the relationships among cultures, communication, context and power? List of good movies for your movie review: A Ballerina’s Tale A Class Divided A Faster Horse Actress Another Country Avatar 2 Being Ginger Birthwrite: Growing Up Hispanic Cartel Land Crash Detropia Exit through the Gift Shop Gran Torino Hotel Rwanda House of Sand and Frog Lost in Translation M. Butterfly Meet the Patels Milk Million Dollar Baby My Big Fat Greek wedding Outrage Smoke Signals Spanglish Spanish Lake The Joy Luck Club The Hundred Foot Journey To Kill a Mockingbird Tough Guise Visible Target Whale Rider Also, SFCC’s Intercultural Films Database is a great site that lists intercultural films, grouping them by country and/or subgroups: http://libguides.spokanefalls.edu/interculturalfilm Movie Review Rubric Key: 5 = excellent, 4 = good, 3 = adequate, 2 = needs improvement, 1 = unsatisfactory Opinion/Self-reflection 5 Opinion/self-reflection contains sophisticated concepts and goes well beyond material presented in class. 4 Opinion/self-reflection contains well-constructed concepts and adds to the material presented in class. 3 Opinion/self-reflection is adequately constructed and is based primarily on material presented in class. 2 Opinion/self-reflection is vague or unclear and is based solely on the material presented in class. 1 Opinion/self-reflection is disjointed and based on inaccurate information. Insight/Critical Thinking 5 Student explores in-depth how his/her own history or values contribute to holding the opinion; identifies and discusses life situations with great insight. 4 Student explores how his/her own history or values contribute to holding the opinion; identifies and discusses life situations with some insight. 3 Student superficially explores how his/her own history or values contribute to holding the opinion; identifies and discusses life situations with little insight. 3 2 Little exploration of the way in which his/her values contributes to opinion; identifies life situations but relationship to the opinion is tangential or unclear. 1 Student does not explore how his/her own history or values contribute to holding the opinion; unable to identify how life history contribute to opinion. Organization 5 Organization is logical and coherent with seamless flow across paragraphs. 4 Organization is logical with good flow across paragraphs. 3 Organization is adequate but lack clarity; problems with transition across paragraphs 2 Flow of ideas is awkward, causing reader to struggle with logical connections 1 Ideas are often unrelated and lack adequate transition that interferes with the ability to understand material presented. Grammar and Spelling 5 Mastery in the use of Standard English; sentences vary in structure; no mechanical or spelling errors. 4 Good use of Standard English; some variation in sentence structure; few minor mechanical or spelling errors. 3 Adequate use of Standard English; little variation in sentence structure; minor mechanical or spelling errors that do not detract from understanding of material. 2 Poor use of Standard English; awkward sentence structure; serious mechanical errors impede clear understanding of material. 1 Serious recurring errors in mechanics, spelling, and usage that impede understanding of material.
	Distinguished (100%)	Proficient (85%)		Basic (70%)	Below Expectations (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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