TAKE HOME SEMI-FINAL EXAM

for the Self Study Period

We are now entering the Semi-Final Period. As part of the output based, independent
learning, and student centered learning goals of the module, we shall be entering a self study
period with a minimum requirement in the form of INDIVIDUAL FILM CASE ANALYSIS PAPERS.
The goal of the film case analysis activity is to hone your personal abilities and your mastery of
being able to look at things through the sociological perspective. Given the time spent for studying
some of the pertinent theories on Society and Social Life, I expect that all of you will be able to
integrate sociological theories and concepts in everyday life activities. I have high hopes that you
will be able to come up with a good case review applying scholarly concepts and using technical
terms. The movie of your choice will be the basis for your TAKE HOME SEMI-FINAL EXAM. This
will be done individually.
The details are as follows:
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FILM CASE ANALYSIS-TERM PAPERS
Due Date: 12 October 2016, Wednesday, on or before 12 noon. (You might want to work on
them ASAP to avoid cramming!)
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PARTICULARS
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Name, Section, Date, Title of Film Should be found on a HEADER.
* Attach a 2x2 recent picture of yourself at the upper right corner of the front page.
Please refer to Chapters 5,6, 7, of your required textbook and to your assigned movie.
One page, Standard Margins, Long Bond, Back-to-Back Printing,
Arial Narrow 12, Black, Single Spacing.
Limit your responses to questions and requisites within 5 concise sentences.
This is not a REFLECTION PAPER, Please refrain from citing personal feelings. (Stick to the
facts!)

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INCLUSIONS of REQUISITES
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*Part I - SHORT SYNOPSIS. (5%)
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Limit to one paragraph with not more than 5 sentences.
(NOTE: This part will reflect your grasp of the movie selection. Try to make sure your synopsis
will coincide with your analysis. Please do not plagiarize, copy, or quote any website or
blog.)
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Part II - DESCRIPTIONS of KEY CHARACTERS (5%)
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(NOTE: Try to make sure your character descriptions will be relevant to your whole
analyses of the film case selection. Make your own character descriptions as if in research
where we do operational definition of terms.)
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Part III - ANSWERS to CASE QUESTIONS and REQUISITES (70%)
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(NOTE: This is not a REFLECTION PAPER, Please refrain from citing personal feelings. Stick
to the facts.Some answers may not be in sentence form as some may require direct
answers.)
1) Explain how the film portrays the following by citing specific examples.
a. Socialization and the particular effects of unique individual experiences on the
development of a person.
b. Social Interaction and how it shapes individual behaviour and character.
c. Learning as we grow and develop ourselves as part of groups and organizations.
2) Pick out one character and based on that character, give examples of his/her:
a. roles, b. statuses, c. role conflicts, and d. role strains
3) How does the film case portray a. master statuses and b. role exit?
4) Explain how the distinction between primary and secondary social groups is shown.
5) What type of leadership roles and styles are portrayed in the film?
6) In the film, how is Bureaucracy portrayed and what are the characteristics
demonstrated?
7) In what ways does the film exemplify the "McDonaldization of Society?"
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PART IV - CONCLUSIONS (20%)
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(NOTE: No paragraph or sentence limit. You may write as much as you can.)
1) Explain the sociological theoretical background/s or concepts that are used in the film
to portray an individual experience of society?
2) How does this resonate to your experience of society in everyday life as you socially
interact with others around you through the different groups and organizations that you are
part of?
GOOD LUCK!