Group+Presentation

=Group Presentation= In groups, you will present for about 20 minutes on a film of your choice, analyzing it in the context of the utopian literature and the ideas that we have discussed in the course. Before the presentations, (everyone outside of class) will watch the films being presented.

The following questions might be helpful: What are the utopian or dystopian elements in the film? Are these elements used to make some sort of social critique, or do they primarily serve as the backdrop for an adventure/action story? What hopes might be embodied in the film's utopian elements? What fears might be embodied in its dystopian elements? In what ways does the film present a perspective on the world? Does it lead viewers to see aspects of social reality in a new way or does it reinforce pre-existing points of view? Does the film support or challenge the status quo, and how does it do so? What social conflicts does the film raise and how does it resolve them?

In your actual presentation (not necessarily in this order): 1) give a very brief overview of the film; 2) lay out the argument for your analysis of the film; 3) demonstrate this thesis with analyses of one or two well-chosen clips from the film, with reference to 4) other utopias or dystopias we have discussed this semester.

==**Points to remember** ==
 * Everyone in the group must participate.
 * Everyone will receive the same grade.
 * The grade will be based on three things: content, organization and clarity, and use of visuals and the handout.
 * PowerPoint is optional: use it only to enhance your presentation. Do not use it as a place to put your notes. Do not read from your slides.

==**Three parts to a presentation** ==
 * 1) Slides and/or film clips the audience will see
 * 2) Notes only you will see
 * 3) Handout to be taken away

==**Presentation tips** == Browse the presentation tips on [|Garr Reynold's website]

Movies
Here are links to lists of movies to consider:
 * [|Wikipedia list of dystopian films]
 * Google "dystopian films" or "dystopian movies" and you will find many lists of the "greatest dystopian movies of all time"
 * [|List of utopian movies]: including "Things to Come" (1936) and "Beyond this Horizon" (1937)
 * Any movie that fits Richard Dyer's thesis in "Entertainment and Utopia"