Humans vs. Aliens – Write a paper on the film, Independence Day (1996), talking about the film and its relation with apocalypticism and having a topic of “humans vs. aliens”, using attached readings as sources. -ESSAY IS MAINLY ABOUT THE FILM, BUT YOU NE

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Humans vs. Aliens

 – Write a paper on the film, Independence Day (1996), talking about the film and its relation with apocalypticism and having a topic of “humans vs. aliens”, using attached readings as sources. -ESSAY IS MAINLY ABOUT THE FILM, BUT YOU NEED GIVE AN ANALYSIS OF THE FILM NOT JUST A REPORT TELLING THE PLOT OF IT ! -Use essay format structure. Include a STRONG thesis statement and argument points with supporting points of evidence and/or examples. (For additional information visit http://www.english.neu.edu/writingcenter/) -Use inclusive language, or place in quote terms such as \"mankind\" or references to the transcendent God as \"Father.\" -Consistently use one citation style throughout the paper (i.e.,when citing main thoughts or quotes from works by other authors, including when quoting film dialogue). Include a bibliography page, listing all sources used, including film, readings attached, Internet, lecture powerpoint and discussion sources. (visit http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/home.htl) -Use proper footnotes, endnotes, or other citation formats when quoting or referencing others’ ideas. -When using Internet sources, use web sites with scholarly writings that include the author’s name and that obviously show scholarly research, for example academic journal websites. Required internet source: Oxfrod Biblical Studies Online (http://0-www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com.ilsprod.lib.neu.edu/) -Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence. – Add page numbers. – For conclusion: make a brief ummary of Main Points and Closing Remarks. – Here are some questions that you may ask yourself about the film to guide in the essay: • How is apocalypticism represented? • What do you interpret as the main message and/or moral of the film? • Keeping in mind that all films represent values of some kind, what and whose values are represented? Are particular values represented as a problem? Why? • What is represented as humanity’s main concern(s)? • Are there mixed messages communicated through the film? How? – MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE A STRONGER THESIS STATEMENT THAT IS ARGUED THROUGHOUT THE PAPER. READINGS REQUIRED: •Michael Parenti, Contrary Notions: The Michael Parenti Reader (2007) —“Racist Rule, Then and Now” (pp. 117-124) —“Custom Against Women” (pp. 124-129) —“Are Heterosexuals Worthy of Marriage” (pp. 129-138) • Michael Rogin,Independence Day, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Enola Gay (1998) — “Science as Fiction” (pp. 27-40) SOURCES REQUIRED • http://0-www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com.ilsprod.lib.neu.edu/ • Also see attached Project Proposal document

Roberto Larach

Sheila Winborne

RELS 1260: Apocalyticism in Film

October 18, 2011

Project Proposal

For my final project I am planning to write a 10-page research paper on the topic, “Humans vs. Aliens”, and its relationship with the movie, Independence Day (1996).

The main focus of this paper will be to research on: 1. How is apocalyticism represented in the film? 2. What is represented as humanity’s main concern(s)? And 3. What do you main message and/or moral of the film?

My paper, of course, will contain an Introduction, body paragraphs, and Conclusion. The introduction is to be composed of a thesis statement related to the topic and questions above. The body paragraphs will each include a topic sentence, and along the paper the main focus questions will be answered and there will be citations from the required readings making connections with the film. Finally, the conclusion will restate the thesis statement and include closing remarks.

The required readings (given in the syllabus for week 7) and the Oxford Biblical Studies Online are practically all the sources I will use for my research paper. These will all be included in my Bibliography (MLA format) and in-text citations. The readings are listed on next page.

Readings:

•Michael Parenti, Contrary Notions: The Michael Parenti Reader (2007)

—“Racist Rule, Then and Now” (pp. 117-124)

—“Custom Against Women” (pp. 124-129)

—“Are Heterosexuals Worthy of Marriage” (pp. 129-138)

• Michael Rogin,Independence Day, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Enola Gay (1998) — “Science as Fiction” (pp. 27-40)