Write a critique of no more than 750 words using the following format and present it to a tutorial group.
Title
Date of production (film)/publication (book)
Director (film)/Author (book)
Main actors (film)/characters (book)
Synopsis: a brief outline or general view of the film
Critique: your critical comments about the film/book
Overall rating (provide scale, e.g. 1-5, 1 = poor and 5 = excellent),
Assessment
Review criteria
A book/film review is not simply a summary of the plot. It should be a critical evaluation of the book/film and contain your own reaction to it. When you review a book/film you should ask yourself the following questions:
What is the book/film about (main theme, issues raised, etc)?
Who is the audience the book/film is aimed at (students, academics, general)?
Is the level of language suitable for this audience (style)?
Was it easy to read/watch or did it overuse jargon?
What is the author’s/film-maker’s background?
Is she/he qualified to write/present on this topic?
What were your reactions to the book/film – the characters and events?
Were the issues raised dealt with appropriately or satisfactorily?
What are the worldviews reflected in the film?
Is there a dominant worldview in the book or film?
What is your analysis of these dominant and dominated worldviews?
Is the book/film reflective of mono or multiculturalism?
How are these portrayed?
What are the impacts of cultural diversity in our contemporary society?
Image: Video still from YouTube (Charlie’s Country)
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Assessment objective
Write a critique of no more than 750 words using the following format and present it to a tutorial group.
Assessment
Review criteria
A book/film review is no
t simply a summary of the plot. It should be a critical evaluation of the book/film and contain your own reaction to it. When you review a book/film you should ask yourself the following questions:
Image: Video still from YouTube (Charlie’s Country)