Paper #1: (5 pages minimum) Double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman
*Apply one or more theories to your favorite film or television series (Structural Functionalism,
Symbolic Interactionism, Conflict Theory).
You can use any essay/writing format you want. I will be focusing more on content, ideas, and
your application of the theory/theories to your film or television series.
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(Possible examples of format/ideas)
I. Introduction (1 page)
a. What is your topic about?
b. Quick overview of the film/television series.
c. What theory/theories will you apply to your film/television series?
d. What the reader will expect as he/she reads on.
II. Body (3 pages)
a. Application of theory (Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, and/or Conflict
Theory.
b. “In this part of the film…conflict theory is represented in this scene because…”
c. Detailed representation of the theory/theories in multiple scenes
d. "These symbols are important and meaningful to the character because…"
III. Conclusion (1 page)
a. "In conclusion, Overall, In sum.."
b. What you learned in the process of the application of these theories to your film/television
series.
c. Challenges you faced while writing this paper
d. Final thoughts and ideas you want to share
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_________________________________ Some examples of ideas)
Structural Functionalism – Interdependence of smaller parts of a greater whole.
Sports films
Team dynamics: One player fails, the whole team fails.
One part of society fails, the society fails as a whole.
Symbolic Interactionist – Attach meanings to symbols in everyday life.
Meanings and symbols within a film, (ie. Disney films, etc.)
Status symbols, clothing, places, wealth, etc.
Conflict Theory – The competition for scarce resources, Power struggle, and/or Bourgeoise Vs.
Proletariat
Ruling class’ oppression over the working class
Bourgeoise owning means of production or limited resources, power, control
Ones in power creating rules that are self-serving, oppression of another group
Power Struggle leading to revolution (Marvel films, etc.)
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