Film Analysis # 3: Outlaws/Cowgirls Film: Bad Girls (1994)
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Task: Write an essay in which you analyze the concept of the Outlaws/Cowgirls in the film Bad Girls. Analyze how the film constructs at least two of the women as outlaws and how the Western genre represents gender and sexuality.
Use sources such as: the reading “Cowgirl Tales,” class notes, and specific film examples as supporting evidence.
Cowgirl character types to choose from: Gunslinger Outlaw Tomboy Outlaw Independent Outlaw Upstairs Saloon Girls
Be sure to include:
1) The definition of the Outlaw/Cowgirl you are analyzing. 2) An analysis of how the film narratively & visually constructs two of the characters into the Outlaw/Cowgirl character type(s) as well as thoughts on how gender & sexuality intersect and are expressed through the Western genre. 3) Descriptive scene examples and quotes to support your analysis.
Requirements: Typed; 12 pt. font; Double spaced; 2 pages in length; Times New Roman
*Print this page and attach to the front of your analysis.*
Due Date: In class on 11/21
Grading: 100 = Synthesis and analysis; shows innovation and thoughtfulness and independent thinking by developing ideas beyond lecture/class discussion 96 = Understanding; shows mastery of material presented in class – can apply basic concepts and restate course concepts in OWN WORDS 86 = Memorization – shows ability to correctly REPEAT material as presented in lecture, discussion, etc. 76 = Awareness – Shows some familiarity with course material but can’t accurately or completely repeat material from class 66 = Effort – attempted work but doesn’t demonstrate basic awareness of course material 50 = Lack of effort – doesn’t follow directions (for example, part of the question is not addressed– examples are not described, concepts aren’t defined, film concept is not addressed, etc.) 0 = Most of the question is not addressed, off topic, or does not make a substantial attempt (for example, writes only a few sentences.
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