Department of Media and Communication
COM336 City in Films
Assignment 2 Research Essay (60%)
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Deadline of submission
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23:59 on Sunday 2 June 2024
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Submission method
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LMO
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Submission format
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Word document
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Word limit
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2,000 (+/- 10%)
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Weight
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60% of the grade for COM336
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Learning outcomes assessed
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A, B, C, D
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Essay overview:
Choose one or more of the films that the module has included in the second half of this module (Week 8 onwards) and write an essay to explore the role of the urban space in film. Your essay should demonstrate a good understanding of the complexities of representation and the city in films. The possible theme could be one of the following (but not restricted to):
· City and traumatic memories;
· City and identity construction;
· Gendered city;
· City and the dystopian imagination;
· Etc.
If you are unsure about your topic, please get in touch with your teaching staff on the module for additional support.
As we have discussed in the semester, the cities and urban sites represented in films reflect prevailing cultural norms, societal structures and ideologies. You must engage with one of the claims/arguments made about the relationship between film and city in one of the academic sources uploaded to Leaning Mall Online (LMO). The purpose is not to repeat what is being argued in the academic sources. Instead, you should examine and analyse the argument in the literature and then critique it or develop it further. You should provide your own interpretations of the chosen film(s), defend and justify your arguments, propose your own responses to the references.
In your essay, you should refer closely to the aspects of film form. and style. of the chosen film(s) such as mise-en-scène, cinematography, sound and editing.
Notes on the submitted document:
· Please include the cover sheet as the first page of your submitted file
· Title and Student ID in the header
· Please submit in word.doc or word.docx format (not PDF)
· File name: Student ID_COM336_Essay.docx
· Times New Roman; 12 Point Font
· Double Spaced
· Page Numbers at the bottom right corner
· APA Referencing Style. (see LMO for citation guide)
· The images included in the essay are annotated
Late submission policy:
Late submission will be penalised -5% per working day from the maximum possible marks you can receive for this assignment (100%). After 5 days (-25%), you will automatically receive 0%.
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Outstanding (80+)
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Excellent/Very Good (70-79)
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Comprehensive (60-69)
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Competent (50-59)
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Adequate (40-49)
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Poor (0-39)
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Understanding, Analysis, Synthesis, and Application
of Knowledge
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Consistent also creative perceptive and critical engagement with issues and themes based on comprehensive understanding of relevant concepts and theories; the analysis, synthesis and application of knowledge is consistently clear and effective.
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Consistent perceptive and critical engagement with issues and themes based on coherent understanding of relevant concepts and theories; the analysis, synthesis and application of knowledge is coherent, clear and effective.
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Frequent perceptive and critical engagement with issues and themes; the analysis, synthesis and application of knowledge is generally clear and effective but occasional shortcomings in understanding of relevant concepts and theories are evident.
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Overall, some perceptive and critical engagement with issues and themes, the analysis, synthesis and application of knowledge is mostly clear and effective but the essay in parts reveals rather superficial understanding of relevant concepts and theories.
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Occasional critical engagement with key issues and themes but in general rarely goes beyond reproduction of relevant concepts and theories, impaired in parts by considerable inaccuracies.
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No critical engagement with issues, and themes. Essay characterized by serious inaccuracies and misunderstandings.
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Argumentation
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Examines the question/issue/ problem from all important perspectives. Progression of ideas is clearly and convincingly illustrated. Premises or evidence strongly support conclusions. Counter-evidence or rival positions addressed. Arguments fit together and build a compelling case.
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Examines the question/issue/ problem from all important perspectives. Overall logic is clear. Premises or evidence support conclusions. Counter-evidence or rival positions addressed. Arguments fit together and build a convincing case.
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Examines the question/issue/ problem from most of the important perspectives. Expresses own position, and argumentative structure is clear and logical, but some arguments underdeveloped or some considerations overlooked.
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Examines the question/issue/ problem from some of the important perspectives. Not all relevant arguments and counter arguments are fully examined. Offers own position but reasoning is sometimes impaired by weak, emotive, or inconsistent argumentation.
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Examines the question/issue/ problem from a single perspective. Only minimal examination of relevant arguments and counterarguments.
Offers own position, but the arguments are not put forward explicitly and not sufficiently supported.
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Arguments are confused and illogical. Student fails to present and defend a coherent position. Offers own position, but arguments are flawed, disorganised, or difficult to identify or understand.
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Structure / Organisation
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Introduction clearly states writer’s thesis or position, and conclusion clearly summarizes main arguments. Development of ideas is structured into appropriate paragraphs with fluent transitions. Each paragraph contains a central idea which is developed consistently throughout the paragraph with supporting details.
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Introduction clearly states writer’s thesis or position, and conclusion clearly summarises main arguments. Development of ideas is structured into appropriate paragraphs. Transitions of paragraphs are clear. Each paragraph contains a central idea which is developed throughout the paragraph with supporting details.
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Introduction states writer’s thesis or position, and conclusion summarises main arguments. Development of ideas is structured into appropriate paragraphs, but some paragraphs lack supporting detail or contain unrelated details.
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Introduction and conclusion are included and generally capture the essence of the topic and discussion. It is evident that the development of ideas is structured into different paragraphs, but some paragraphs lack a central idea or supporting detail
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Introduction and conclusion are included but do not adequately capture the essence of the topic and discussion. Limited evidence that the development of ideas is structured in meaningful paragraphs. Construction a paragraph with a central idea and supporting details is limited.
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Introduction and conclusion are unclear, lack detail or are missing altogether. Very little evidence of organnising the essay into paragraphs with one central idea and supporting details. Hence the development of ideas is unclear.
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COM336 City in Films – Marking Descriptor for Essays