Movie Analysis Sociology Theory Concept Paper
I need an explanation for this Social Science question to help me study.
Assignment: Write a 6 page, typed, double-spaced analysis of a feature-length film of your choice (NOT A DOCUMENTARY), applying course concepts to the movie.
Structure: The first 1-1/2 pages should be a summary of the movie The next 3- 3 ½ pages should be analysis, where you apply course concepts to the movie. Finally, write a concluding paragraph that brings the concepts together.
Concepts: Here are some suggestions:
1. Utilize the following three concepts to summarize the movie: Marx’s theory on alienated labor, deterrence theory of crime, Deferential Association theory Edwin Southerland, anomie-strain theory Robert K Merton, Classic Control Theory Ivan Nye, Labeling Theory Howard S. Becker,
2. Refer to both lectures and readings.
3. Choose the most applicable concepts: Some movies have obvious course concepts should be included. For example, crime dramas should include a theory of deviance.
4. Choose difficult concepts: Some course concepts are harder than others. For example, Marx’s theory on alienated labor is a lot harder than the deterrence theory of crime. I would rather your try something difficult and come up a little short than to nail something relatively easy.
5. Be concise: The more analysis you can put in the page limit, the better.
6. Show that you understand the sociological concepts COMPLETELY: For example, don’t just say “the main character is adapting to anomie-strain by innovation.” Explain anomie-strain theory, define all the modes of adaptation, and then show how the character is adapting through innovation.
7. DO NOT WRITE A SIX-PAGE SUMMARY OF THE MOVIE; To be honest, I’m not really interested in the movie, I am interested in the sociology you learned.
8. Cite Sources. You cannot get an A without citing sources.
