Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Page 60-67
- Link (video): A Class Divided
- Minimum of 1 reliable resource
Introduction – Critical Analysis in Film
A collection of videos will be used in this class.
Critical analysis is useful for analyzing the social and ideological influence of different perceptions related to practices in different parts of the world, as well as the roles and stances they assume. The overall objective of team projects and film analysis is to develop the ability to recognize and analyze the numerous facets of our lives through the lens of organizational behavior. It also assists in the ability to apply the perspectives, concepts, and theories to real-life challenges and situations. The activity requires you to draw on relevant frameworks, perspectives, and theories identified in the course through comparison of film.
The approach for analyzing films and/or media is known as critical discourse analysis. It is the meaning of signs/codes, which are also shaped by dialogue. It is the basic way of knowing and thinking by composing the meaning of social practices or theories in detailed contexts (Gee, 1996).
Your mission is to critically analyze the film by comparing the concepts gained from the reading assignments with the actions shared in the film.
Activity Instructions
- Watch the Frontline: A Class Divided film
- Take notes while viewing the film. The notes must be submitted with the assignment and are part of the grade. Any assignment submitted without the notes will lose points (see the rubric).
- Complete the writing assignment.
Writing Assignment – Reaction Paper: A Class Divided
Each reaction paper should be no less than five (5) full double-spaced page and no more than ten (10) double-spaced pages in length, not including the cover page or the reference page. Times New Roman, 12-point font should be used with one-inch margins all around. The paper should exhibit critical thinking on the part of the student by comparing to new knowledge, theories, and/or concepts gained during the course (reading assignments).
Once you have viewed the film, write a paper that discusses your reactions compared to the academic concepts you have gained from the reading assignments.
- How did watching the film make you feel?
- Was there anything with which you particularly agreed or disagreed and why?
- What sparked a strong reaction in you and why?
- Identify questions that sparked in your mind (minimum of four).
- The paper should exhibit critical thinking on the part of the student about the exercises by comparing four (4) to five (5) concepts from the reading (any applicable assigned reading in the course). This process displays your understanding and ability to critically analyze the situation. This is an important strategic managerial characteristic.
- Must have an introduction (with a thesis), body, and conclusion.
- Do NOT summarize the exercises.
- Must include the notes (based on the assignment) with the paper.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- 5-10 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including title page or references page
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page with topic and name of student
- References page (minimum of 1 reliable resource)
