May
May 8/9
- Reading: PR 322-334
- Topic: Cold War
- Workshop: DBQ practice
May 12/13
- Reading: PR 334-345
- Topic: Decolonization
- Workshop: FRQ practice
May 14
- Reading: PR 345-352
- Topic: Globalization
- Workshop: last minute review
May 15
May 16/19
- Intro to historical film analysis
May 20/21
- Reading: film analysis handout
- In-class: Historical film viewing 1
May 22/23
- Reading: none
- Discussion: elements of film analysis
- In-class: Historical film viewing 2
- Due: annotated handout
May 27/28
- Reading: none
- In-class: Historical film viewing 3
May 29/30
- In-class: End of year celebration
- Due: Film analysis essay
- In a 3-4 page essay, evaluate the effectiveness of feature film as a medium for telling history. Compare Battle of Algiers and one other historical film of your choice in the essay, and include both the benefits and limitations of film.
