This project will involve applying the three sociological theories (conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism) to a film or TV show of your choice.
 
For this project, you must write a 2-3 page double-spaced analysis of a video. You need to:

  • Pick a film or TV Show
  • Provide a short summary of your film/TV show (What is the video about? Clarity is important!)
  • Separately, explain how conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism would view/interpret your film/TV show. Thoroughly explain using sociological concepts/terms.
  • Which paradigm do you think is most represented in your film/TV show? Explain.

 

Grading

  • Film/TV Show Summary:  5 points (Clarity is important)
  • Interpretation of Conflict Theory, Structural Functionalism, and Symbolic Interactionism: 10 points (must be thorough)
  • Most Represented Paradigm: 5 Points (Explanation of selected paradigm: why did you select your particular paradigm? How does your paradigm explain your video/DVD? Thoroughly explain).
  • Usage of sociological concepts: 5 points
  • will be submitted on turnitin 
  • write in your own words

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