Explain genre theory and describe the conventions and attributes of the genre selected.
- Identify a feature-length film that fits selected genre and briefly summarize the movie. As you develop this summary, remember the differences between a films story and a films plot and be sure to highlight specific genre elements.
- Interpret at least two genre conventions exhibited in chosen feature-length film that help classify it in the selected genre. Be sure to provide a specific example of each convention (e.g., a particular scene or plot component).
- Provide an example of a third convention from your chosen feature-length film and explain how this convention expands the boundaries of the specified genre.
The Genre and Genre Theory paper
- Must be 900 to 1200 words in length and formatted according to APA style
- paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how chosen feature-length film both aligns with and expands upon chosen genre.
- Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
- Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style
