This week you have a number of films to choose from, including my favorite for the semester! Please as always remember to apply concepts from the readings to the issues and ideas presented in the film. You should apply at least 3 concepts from the readings to the film. If you need a reminder, the film analysis directions are here:
Let’s take a look at Sub-Saharan Africa! For this assignment I have chosen films that focus on culture, development, and foreign aid. Choose ONE of the following films for your analysis this week.
is an inside look into the Tuareg people, challenges to their future, and the impact of global politics in the Sahara desert.
is an excellent series on historical kingdoms of Africa by Harvard historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. Here is the link to all six of the episodes. You can pick one to watch from the series. You might find yourself watching more than one because they are so interesting!
follows the path of five young people as they navigate changing cultural and political geographies in South Africa.
is a critical look at American religious influence in anti-gay laws in Uganda and local responses to this influence.
examines African migration to China, which is quickly replacing migration to the US or Europe.
is a documentary film made by a group of Himba people in Namibia. Tired of having their life and culture represented by others, this Himba community decided to make their own documentary of cultural traditions. *This is one of my favorite films of the semester.
examines an American sugar cane farming project in Mali and the complex issues around land, ownership, development, and globalization.
is a look at copper mining in Zambia and the links to the global economy. The films asks why Zambia remains so poor while it has such rich resources.
examines plate tectonics of the continent and what the future of Africa’s physical geography might be.
La Pirogue is not a documentary, but a film made by Senegalese filmmaker Moussa Toure. The film (in French with English subtitles) follows Senegalese migrants deciding to take small boats across the ocean to Europe. Available here:
Documentary films are an excellent resource for learning about the world. Each week, there are a number of films for you to explore, from social issues to contemporary debates, from historical curiosities to natural wonders. You pick the film you want to watch, and then follow this outline for your film analysis.
Your analysis should be 5 paragraphs long. You will NOT be writing a summary of the film, but instead a reflection and analysis. The first paragraph should be a general reflection on what you thought of the film, followed by an analysis of key terms in the book that relate to the film. Here is what is expected in each paragraph of your original posting:
Paragraph 1: General thoughts on the film. In this paragraph, state what film you watched and why. What did you like about the film, what did you not like about the film?
Paragraph 2: Key term 1 from the reading that applies to the film. Look over the chapter in the textbook that corresponds with the film’s regional focus (Latin America, Russian Domain, Oceania, etc) and find 3 terms or themes that relate to the issues presented in the film. How do you see this key term reflected in the film? How does the film relate to the term as presented in the book? For example, in South Asia you may watch a film about the garment industry in Bangladesh and relate the film to discussions in the book on gender, poverty, and population growth. In this paragraph, you will choose one of these terms and explain its relevance to the film. Make sure to use bold text to indicate the key term or theme being discussed.
Paragraph 3: Key term 2 from the reading that applies to the film. In this paragraph, you will choose a 2nd term from your list of terms that relate to the film to examine. State which key term you are discussing in this paragraph, make sure to use bold text, and explain how the term relates to the film.
Paragraph 4: Key term 4 from the reading that applies to the film. In this paragraph, you will choose a 3rd and final term from your list of terms that relate to the film to examine. State which key term you are discussing in this paragraph, make sure to use bold text, and explain how the term relates to the film.
Paragraph 5: connections, new ideas, globalization, and big take aways. In this paragraph, you will discuss the major lessons you learned from the film, how ideas in the film are connected to your own life and/or experiences, or how this film helped you understand the topic in new ways.
Each paragraph is worth 5 points.
Try it now!
How it works?
Follow these simple steps to get your paper done
Place your order
Fill in the order form and provide all details of your assignment.
Proceed with the payment
Choose the payment system that suits you most.
Receive the final file
Once your paper is ready, we will email it to you.
Our Services
Ace Writing Center has stood as the world’s leading custom essay writing services providers. Once you enter all the details in the order form under the place order button, the rest is up to us.
Essays
At Ace Writing Center, Nowadays, students normally have extremely busy schedules. You will note that some of them have to take on some evening or weekend jobs in order to get some income that can help them to sustain in college or in the university. This can deny them a chance to write all the essays given. Others usually get bombarded with a lot of work by their lecturers. This can still delay such students from working on all their essays. However, some of them usually try to work on all these essays but end up delivering their work late. This can prevent them from graduating since most lecturers are strict on deadlines. If you want to write a business essay, the wise way is to hire an outstanding essay writing service like us, so that you can get the best results. If you are keen, you will note that many companies usually overcharge their customers. Some of them are there only to make money. And in reality, they really don’t care to build a long term commitment with students. You should not choose such companies. You should take your time and choose a reliable company to work with. Ace Writing Center is the ultimate solution for you. We have been offering our writing service for more than 7 years. This is a clear indication that you will get quality essay writing service. We have a wide range of writers who can work on any business essay that you might have. We believe in doing extensive research so that we can provide quality work to all our clients. .
Admissions
Admission and Business Papers
Have you ever had to write an admission essay for college? The majority of students face the same issues when applying to a university or college and many in such situations decide they need professional help to cope with this matter. They get in a situation when the deadline keeps coming closer but lack motivation to start because they are just not sure if their writing skills are strong enough. We have a solution for you! Ace Writing Center is the best admission essay writing service with a large professional team and years of experience in providing high-quality papers to students of all levels and faculties. The mission of our team is to help students make their dreams of entering a good college come true and that’s what we offer!.
Editing
Editing and Proofreading
Sometimes all the words for your paper just flow out of your mind and into your fingers. You type quickly at your keyboard and there they are, your beautiful words right there on the screen. But you have no idea how to polish it up. You may be wishing there was a paper writing service that offered this type of writing service. Look no more! Here at Ace Writing Center, we offer you an editing and proofreading option that you can't find anywhere else..
Coursework
College Essay Writing
In case you are familiar Ace Writing Center, you know the way to distinguish a better company from a cheap one exactly. First of all, poor service website does not have a sufficient support. We think support team is an essential part of success; it has to answer all clients’ questions and be a connecting link between clients and their writers. On our web-service you will get answers about anything you need and your writer will receive all your instructions, assignments and requirements exactly and swiftly. A writing service that we run has got a flexible pricing system that will save you from senseless wastes and many bonus systems that let you sparing money for something important for you.
