Korean movie analysis

must watch movie call “The Host” and pick a similar movie

Questions
for Final Paper (Korean 186)

The paper
should be 7-9 page in length, double-spaced and is due on April
27th. (Bring your hard copy to class on April
27^th.) Present
a clear and lucid argument and support the claim with specific and
concrete examples drawn from the films. The paper should
also reflect your understanding of the relevant articles from
bCourses. References to the external sources are
allowed.

1. Compare and
   contrast two films that feature the protracted impact of the
   historical event (e.g., Korean War), social change (e.g.,
   industrialization or modernization) or cultural development (e.g.,
   Westernization) on characters and their interactions.Explore how
   each theme is imbued with the film’s unique treatment of gender,
   class, sexuality, urban/rural dynamics or lifestyle. Make
   sure you analyze specific film sequences to illuminate this
   connection.
2. Compare and
   contrast two films that focus on the subject of love, affinity,
   understanding or empathy. What is each film’s unique
   treatment? What is the backdrop against which this theme
   gains currency and significance? What instability or
   dilemma does this communicative affect respond to or entail? What
   do the films scenario of love, understanding or empathy inform us
   about the condition of the involved characters and their
   transformation? Structure your argument with concrete analysis
   of sequences.
3. Compare and
   contrast the depiction of the (troubled) family in two films. How
   does each film define, formulate, complicate and resolve problem
   within family? In particular, what is the role (as well
   as the limit) of father, mother or children in dealing with the
   predicament? Pay close attention to moments of tension or
   conflict to explicate the changing contour of family dynamics and
   meanings.
4. Choose two
   films that share particular thematic or stylistic
   features. Formulate your proposal that includes the
   interpretive question, area of analysis and possible
   conclusion. Produce a paragraph-long proposal and submit
   it by April 20. The instructor’s approval is mandatory to
   carry out this assignment.