This document outlines an assignment for an English class to write a compare and contrast essay on two selected movie genres. Students must choose between comparing drama-comedy films or musical-based films. They are instructed to research the genres, rewatch relevant movies, and draft a 6 paragraph essay of 600-1000 words following the specified outline. The essay aims to demonstrate understanding of film genres and the ability to analyze and synthesize information. Students must cite references in APA style and submit their work digitally by September 19th for grading based on criteria like structure, content, and presentation. The document provides learning objectives, submission guidelines, assessment criteria, and suggested references.
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Assignment 1 compare - contrast
1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural Build Environment (FNBE)
English 2 [ELG 30605]
Prerequisite: English 1
Lecturer: Cassandra Wijesuria
_____________________________________________________________________
Class
assignment;
Compare/Con
trast Essay
Individual work. Students to
prepare a compare/contrast
essay on selected movie
genres.
LO
2
20%
A 6 paragraph
compare/contrast
essay.
.
Deadline: digital
submission:
Friday, 19th
September (Week
7). Submit before
9pm.
Introduction
In this project you are required to compare any two types of English language movies:
a) Drama – Comedy films (Dramedy) OR b) Musical-based films
You should first decide on the genre that you would like to attempt for this assignment. Once this is done,
you need to look through materials published on this genre to gain a better understanding of what it is all
about. Then, start viewing the chosen film genres again to work on the comparison and contrast essay.
Please remember to do EITHER a comparison of similarities OR a contrast of differences only. Do not
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2. attempt to do both. It is crucial that your essay involves the discussion of the genre that you have
chosen in the introduction.
Please ensure that your essay follows the extended college essay as taught in English 1. For
Compare/Contrast essay, you are required to use the right development method, i.e. 'One side at a
time'/Point by point'. If you are unsure, refer to the chapter on Compare Contrast essays from 'College
Writing Skills' by John Langan. This book is available in the Taylor’s University library. Additionally, I will
present you the same format and upload it for your own perusal.
Referencing and footnotes:
All persons, books and other sources of information are to be referenced in accordance with the APA Style.
You may use either footnotes or endnotes in this essay. However, you must have in-text citations in the
body of your text. Please be advised that the Wikipedia is not an altogether reliable source of
information and should not be used. Students who need a better source are encouraged to ask the staff
at the Taylor’s University library for access to better sources of information.
Objectives of Assignment
The objectives of this project are as follows:
• To understand the concept of a film genre.
• To do a 6 paragraph 600-1000 word comparison/contrast essay of the chosen movie genre based
on any two movies from the chosen movie genre.
• To cite references, if any, according to the APA citation method accurately and effectively.
N.B. Students should have informed the instructor what they intend to do and received confirmation on
whether the movies they have chosen to work on are suitable.
Learning Outcomes of this Class Assignment
• To demonstrate the ability to ‘read’ a film genre. i.e. to understand and interpret the chosen genre.
• To demonstrate the ability to compare/contrast, analyse and synthesize information from two films
in an essay and explain them clearly and logically
• To communicate the relevant ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English.
Tasks - Methodology
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3. Your tasks are as follows:
a) First decide on the genre that you would like to attempt for this assignment
b) Next, look through materials published on this genre to gain a better understanding of what it is all
about,
c) Come and see me personally to ensure you are on the right track.
d) Then, start viewing the chosen movies again to work on the comparison and contrast essay.
e) Start brainstorming and working on your pre-writing.
f) Work on an 80% complete draft to show me before the due date, preferably during your tutorials.
g) I will comment on the work and you will continue to improve on it.
h) The minimum word limit on the project is between 600 to 1000 words.
Submission Requirement
Students will first submit the typed-written assignment with the required cover page that is provided by 9pm on
Friday, 19th
September 2014 (Week 7) ON EDMODO. Any online submissions AFTER the 19th
of September 2014
WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
Assessment criteria
The assessment for this assignment will be based on:
TGC
Acquired
Assessment Criteria
Group Component
Demonstrated understanding of brief and length requirements
Appropriateness exploration of elements listen in the marking criteria
Quality and clarity in language and presenting information for the
assignment.
(Will be calculated as 20%) TOTAL
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4. Marking criteria
The marking criteria for the submission and the grading scheme are indicated in the rubric section
below:
FORMAT/ORGANISATION (Thesis, Topic sentences): _____/10
STRUCTURE/LANGUAGE: _____/10
CONTENT: _____/10
STYLE: _____/ 5
OVERALL PRESENTATION _____/ 5
TOTAL _____/40
Suggested references
1. Glenn, C. Robert, K.M. Webb, S. W. & Loretta, G. (2004) The Harbrace Writer’s Handbook, (2nd
ed.)
Boston: Thomson Heinle
2. Langan, J. College (2010) Writing Skills, (8th
ed.)New York: McGraw Hill
3. Boggs, J.M., Petrie, D, M., (2000) The Art of Watching Films. (5th
ed.) Mountain View: Mayfield
4. Perrin, R. (2012) Pocket Guide to APA Style (4th
ed) Boston: Wadsworth
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5. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
THE DESIGN SCHOOL
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT
NAME:
STUDENT ID NO:
FILMS SELECTED:
WORD COUNT:
ENGLISH 2 (ELG 30605)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARE – CONTRAST ESSAY
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION DATE: 19TH
SEPTEMBER 2014
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6. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
THE DESIGN SCHOOL
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT
NAME:
STUDENT ID NO:
FILMS SELECTED:
WORD COUNT:
ENGLISH 2 (ELG 30605)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARE – CONTRAST ESSAY
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION DATE: 19TH
SEPTEMBER 2014
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