Assignment: Two American Families Essay (50 points)
Students must write a two-page essay, typed and double spaced, which briefly compares and contrasts the two families depicted in the film, Two American Families. In this essay students are also expected to identify the more salient challenges that each family is experiencing as well as their strengths and resources.
1. A family theory and how it relates to the student's understanding of EACH family portrayed in the film. Explain, using examples from the film. (2 theories should be utilized).
2. At least two citations based on the articles found in corresponding module. Analyze and connect key information found on the ppt. slides to the film. I must know that the students have read the articles and have thoughtfully reviewed the ppt. lecture and have integrated information from both into this assignment.
3. Personal reflection of issues touched on by the movie. How did you relate to the film, personally? Did you connect other courses' material to this film?
4. Concluding paragraph that summarizes the key points.
"Since 1992, Bill Moyers has been following the story of two ordinary, hard-working families in Milwaukee- one black, one white-- as the battle to keep from sliding into poverty. Two American Families is a remarkable portrait of perseverance. This film raises unsettling questions about the changing nature of the U.S. economy and the fate of a declining middle class."
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.