Nick Skok: FRANCE and The Man in the Iron Mask

This past week we were exposed to some of the interesting French culture through the arts, music, history, and the interesting etiquette that is so much associated with the finery of French custom and cuisine.


Choose any 2-3 customs that you enjoyed learning about this past week and show how they  were or were not enhanced through the film, The Man in the Iron Mask.  It may also be interesting to use some of your knowledge of the cinema (from your yellow cinema packets) to illustrate some of the conventions of film-making (camera angle, mise en scene, lighting, music enhancement, choreography, costuming, etc.).  


Finally, offer your insights into Nick's presentation and provide as always, advice for future improvements.


Good Luck

Ryan Struble: INDIA and Slumdog Millionaire

This past week, we explored the interesting and exotic culture of the country of India.  Ryan took us on a journey through the streets of Mumbai (previously Bombay) as we were captivated by the enormous poverty and abuses of the forgotten childhoods that are so common in India - through the film, Slumdog Millionaire.  As a result, we've become a bit more acquainted with the traditions, clothing, cuisine, religion, social and gender roles of the people.  Decide on a focus (any of the sub topics) from the week-long presentation and explore this to a larger degree (through research or from your experience).


Likewise, explain the value of the presentation as it relates to your learning experience this past week.  Do offer in addition, any advice for improvement in presenting the culture of India.

Alexandra Coppolo: AFRICA and Blood Diamonds

This week you all have the opportunity to show how much you have learned about the fascinating culture of Africa and to relate it to your impression of the film, Blood Diamonds.  Incorporate what you can about the many aspects of culture including art, music, food (yum yum), clothing, housing, and certainly as many components of the African culture that interests you the most. Make sure you organize the blog into two parts:  1) How did Alexandra utilize the various facets of the African culture to help you understand something significant about the continent?  2) Select some of the lecture material from the power point presentations to discuss at greater length.