Congratulations on completing the AP section of the course!! For the last three weeks of the year we will be learning about historical films. This unit will include three components. First we will watch the
The Battle of Algiers in class this week, and complete a film analysis assignment. Then, you will select a historical film of your own choosing and analyze it for its historical significance. Finally, you will conduct research into the historical context of the film's setting, and perhaps it's making (as appropriate). The time frame for the completion of this unit will roughly follow the last three weeks of school, with the first film viewed in class this week, your own film analysis due the following week, and the research component due the last week of school. Schedule for this week is as follows:
Monday
- View Battle of Algiers, first half
- discuss parameters of assignment
- begin analysis
Wednesday
- View Battle of Algiers, second half
- complete analysis
- begin selection of second film
Friday
- Stegeman approves of second film selection
- Analysis of B of A due
- Watch film over the weekend
