UCI Sports Race & Media This Is a Game Ladies Documentary Film Analysis Discussion
Race/Sports/Media – Spring 2021 –
Posted to Canvas course-space on Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Due before 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 3, 2021
With reference to pertinent course keywords, readings, and screenings, address the following questions in 1-2 single-spaced typed pages for each response. (50 point each)
1. What are two main myths through which This is a Game, Ladies imagines the power of sports?
2. Choose one of the following figures: (a) Michael Jordan (b) Michael Oher (c) Herman Boone (d) Leigh Anne Tuohy. How does your chosen figure exemplify or challenge Richard Dyer’s continuum of “white” and “black”?
Exams Rubric
Exams Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTerminology Section
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| 50 to >42.0 pts
A: Excellent
The definition of the term is comprehensive and shows synthesis of materials from readings, discussion, and screenings as well as the student’s ability to step back from the material and produce original connections and insights.
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42 to >36.0 pts
B: Good
The definition of the term is comprehensive and shows clear synthesis of materials from readings, discussion and screenings.
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36 to >32.0 pts
C: Adequate
The definition of the term shows comprehension but does not demonstrate clear synthesis of course materials beyond a straightforward definition and/or does not explain the larger significance of the concept.
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32 to >20.0 pts
D: Not Adequate
The definition remains at a basic, descriptive level at best with no necessary correlation to course context or material.
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20 to >0 pts
F: Fails
The term is not properly defined or understood and has no correlation to course context or material.
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50 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEssay Section
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| 50 to >42.0 pts
A: Excellent
The essay makes an interesting and thoughtful contribution to analysis of the text(s) with integration and synthesis of the theory and analysis that are both particular to the course material and its contexts and demonstrate that the student has stepped back from the material to produce original connections and insights.
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42 to >36.0 pts
B: Good
The essay clearly synthesizes materials from readings, discussions, and screenings and clearly shows synthesis of course materials within context, reflecting a solid understanding of central arguments.
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36 to >32.0 pts
C: Adequate
The essay engages with the theory/texts but does not necessarily show a clear synthesis of course materials beyond straightforward engagement and does not necessarily make connections across course materials.
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32 to >20.0 pts
D: Not Adequate
The essay cherry-picks phrases from the text(s) rather than really engaging with them; or, references to the text(s) suggest that the author did not understand them.
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20 to >0.0 pts
F: Fails
The essay does not address the question and/or shows no correlation to course context or material.
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0 pts
No Marks
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50 pts
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Total Points: 100
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