A biography of Mary Whiton Calkins in the history of psychology.
Conduct an auteur study of Michel bay director . Begin with an overview (2-3 paragraphs) on the “Auteur theory” including its possibilities and limitations (discussed in the Robert Stam reading for 6 November). Although biographical information may be implicated in the essay, the main accent must be squarely placed on the director’s work—namely, his or her signature and thematic motifs. Further questions: Why was this director important and/or controversial? What were his or her most important films? How were the films received in their own time? How did national context impact on his or her work? What genre(s) did he or she work in? Who were his or her regular collaborators? What was his or her relation to mode of production (i.e., studio, independent)? What innovations did he or she make and what careers did he or she promote for particular actors, cinematographers, etc? How was this director someone who channeled the prevailing currents of his or her time and place via theme or stylistic signature?
How have movies have impacted U.S. culture and lifestyles? Do you see any similarities between the Communist Hunts and Blacklisting of the 1950s and any issues in the news today? What are they?
Do movies lead the way to more diversity, or do they lag behind “real life” on that topic? Why do you feel that way?
What did watching The Post show you about the importance of journalism?
What are your thoughts on how women have been depicted in movies? What did you read in these articles that support your point of view? Is the image of/roles for women improving?
What is your favorite movie, and why? Do you go to movie theaters, or do you tend to stream movies on your own device? Why?