History 387:

World War II

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Film Series:

World War II in Cinema: Realism or Reelism

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Three films dealing with World War II in Cinema: Realism or Reelism will be presented during the semester. Attendance or proof of viewing (library or rental receipt) and a review essay will be worth 50 points per movie. No film late review will be accepted.




  COUNTDOWN TO WAR  

 

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TORA TORA TORA  


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COME AND SEE  


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A BRIDGE TOO FAR 


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The FILM REVIEW AND RATING

Questions for further exploration:

In one to two pages, give your impressions of the film you saw and answer these questions. 

1) What are your impressions of the film?

2) How does the film relate to the primary and secondary sources on the topic? 

3) What point of view the film represent? (in other words, what are the film-makers trying to say?) 

4) What does it contribute to your understanding of the historyof the Second World War?

Rate the film on a scale of 1 to 10. 

  • 10=Outstanding 
  • 9=Very good 
  • 8=good 
  • 7=satisfactory 
  • 6=needs improvement 
  • 5=bad 
  • 4=very bad 
  • 3 and below=awful


Copy of the Movie Review Form in Microsoft Word

Copy of the Movie Review Form in HTML

 

 Evaluation Criteria for Each Review Essay

  1. Coverage (Are all of the general questions addressed and answered in effective manner? Have you presented your own view as well as those of the film or sources?).-----10 POINTS
  2. Content (Are both the film and sources used effectively in writing the review essay? Are opinions substantiated with evidence from the film and/or sources? Are all terms, events, people and other items are adequately defined?).-----20 POINTS
  3. Organization and Form (Is your answers composed in a clear and logical manner? Are your points made in a logical sequence manner which enhances your general argument? Have you maintained regular margins, font and form?).-----10 POINTS
 4. Writing and Mechanics (Have you written your review in proper English , addressing it to a prospective audience of educated lay people? Have you followed the fundamentals of paragraphing, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation? Have you carefully proofread your review for mechanics, organization, continuity, and transition?).-----10 POINTS


 

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