PUP 200: Cities in Cinema
Short Essay Option #5: Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, and Riyadh
After viewing the films City of God, Güeros, and Wadjda, write a short essay (3-pages minimum)
that responds to the following:
Using the concepts of marginalization, mobility (social and physical), social disconformity, and
isolation discussed in class, compare and contrast the physical, social, and cultural factors
influencing the actions of the lead characters in City of God, Güeros, and Wadjda.
Essay Content (20 points)
isolation discussed in class, compare and contrast the physical, social, and cultural factors
influencing the actions of the lead characters in City of God, Güeros, and Wadjda.
Essay Content (20 points)
“Compare and contrast” means you should discuss the similarities and differences in the films.
As such, both films should get roughly equal coverage. Essays should be clear and concise, as
well as demonstrate a solid understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them to film.
Formatting Guidelines (10 points) Name and ASU ID at top of paper Times New Roman 12-point font Double space 1-inch margins 3 pages minimum (5 maximum) Provide in-text citations for any quotes or paraphrasing from readings or outside sources
used, and a works cited page listing the sources, using APA or MLA styles. (Refer to the
Purdue Online Writing Lab https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ for citation information.)
Single-space large block quotes.
Grammar and Style Guidelines (10 points) Your paper should have clear structure (with an introduction paragraph, body, and
conclusion), and well-written paragraphs (with a topic sentence, supportive sentences, and
conclusion/transition sentence). Start a new paragraph every time you begin a new idea or
introduce a new theme. Use formal language. Write as if you are delivering a speech, not talking to your friend. Use 3rd person (he, she, it, they, them) and consistent tense (present, past, or future). Do not use contractions (he’s, it’s, can’t, weren’t, etc.). Italicize movie titles Avoid sentence fragments and run-on sentences. Use proper language, grammar and punctuation, if you are unsure about your writing skills
use the resources available at ASU, such as the Writing Center. Proof-read and use spell check.
Submit your essay as a Word document via the “Submit Short Essay 5 Here” link, found under
the “Short Essays” tab on Blackboard no later than Sunday night 4/2 before midnight. NO late
essays will be accepted.
As such, both films should get roughly equal coverage. Essays should be clear and concise, as
well as demonstrate a solid understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them to film.
Formatting Guidelines (10 points) Name and ASU ID at top of paper Times New Roman 12-point font Double space 1-inch margins 3 pages minimum (5 maximum) Provide in-text citations for any quotes or paraphrasing from readings or outside sources
used, and a works cited page listing the sources, using APA or MLA styles. (Refer to the
Purdue Online Writing Lab https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ for citation information.)
Single-space large block quotes.
Grammar and Style Guidelines (10 points) Your paper should have clear structure (with an introduction paragraph, body, and
conclusion), and well-written paragraphs (with a topic sentence, supportive sentences, and
conclusion/transition sentence). Start a new paragraph every time you begin a new idea or
introduce a new theme. Use formal language. Write as if you are delivering a speech, not talking to your friend. Use 3rd person (he, she, it, they, them) and consistent tense (present, past, or future). Do not use contractions (he’s, it’s, can’t, weren’t, etc.). Italicize movie titles Avoid sentence fragments and run-on sentences. Use proper language, grammar and punctuation, if you are unsure about your writing skills
use the resources available at ASU, such as the Writing Center. Proof-read and use spell check.
Submit your essay as a Word document via the “Submit Short Essay 5 Here” link, found under
the “Short Essays” tab on Blackboard no later than Sunday night 4/2 before midnight. NO late
essays will be accepted.
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