Movie Application Paper For this assignment, you are asked to apply the multiple communication concepts you have discovered through this course against the movie you choose on a critical level. In other words, what you are doing for this paper is putting together theory (communication concepts) and practice (the life world of the movie). Specifically, you will choose at least 5 concepts from the course in order to:

a) explain them and

b) show how they work in the movie.

Your paper should be a minimum of 5 full pages in length and should not exceed 7 pages in total. The structure of your paper should follow this format:

I. Introduction: (0.5 page)

In this section, you should preview your paper. List concepts you want to use and which movie you are going to use for your analysis. II.

Review of Concepts: (2-2.5 pages)

In this section, you will have to explain concepts you intend to apply in this paper. Remember, you need to use at least five concepts from the textbook and paraphrase/direct quote definitions from the textbook. III.

Movie Application: (2-3.5 pages)

In this section, you will apply concepts to argue how they work in the movie. Remember, you not only just point out how those concepts are revealed in the movie, but also explain how they work/merge/connect to movie contexts from definitions of concepts. You don’t need to talk about the whole movie. Rather, it would be better for you to identify “a scene or scenes” to shape your essay. It is always good to go back to the previous section in your paper to read your review of concepts.

IV. Conclusion: (0.5 page)

In this section, you briefly summarize what you have done in this paper and give a final thought to end the essay.

• Please check “Guidelines of Typed Assignment” in your syllabus. Make sure you meet all requirements when you turn in the essay to me.

• This paper will due on blackboard at 9pm, May 21st. I will not entertain any requests for late assignment unless you have a legit reason.

• Use the time wisely and get started early. Do not wait until few days before the assignment due. I am happy to assist you to frame the paper. Again, do not wait till last minute! Suggested Movie List (Not limited to this list):

P.S. I Love You Drumline Shrek My Big Fat Greek Wedding You’ve Got Mail Knocked Up Little Miss Sunshine Up in the Air Apollo 13 Office Space Anchorman Erin Brokovitch The Devil Wears Prada Mean Girl When Harry Met Sally Brokeback Mountain Catch Me If You Can How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Lost in Translation About a Boy The Terminal Fahrenheit 9/11 Miracle