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Superb Ignite learner response – I particularly like the idea of developing the idea of ‘normalisation’ in society (and the media’s role in this). We need to make sure this is contained within a well-organised essay but there’s huge potential here to develop this into a top-level critical investigation. Feminism is going to be a crucial aspect for this investigation – we’ve got plenty of excellent textbooks in DF07 which can be added straight into your project proposal research plan. You’ll need textual analysis in the essay so consider which key scenes from the Handmaid’s Tale you will focus on. It’s important to pick scenes that help develop the ideas you plan to discuss in the essay. The idea of ‘normalisation’ in society gives you a chance to discuss Marxism and Hegemony (you’ll study these with Ms Fowler after half-term). Next steps:   Write your three next steps in this project as a numbered list along with how you plan to complete them. Consider all possible ...

Working title Include your specific text in the title and either 'how or 'why' or both, e.g.: To what extent and why are video games such as 'Grand Theft Auto’ becoming more violent? This  list of last year's critical investigation titles may help you write your question. To what extent do series like "The Handmaid's Tale" dictate oppression in society and how is this shown through the perspective of feminism in today's society. To what extent is "The Handmaid's Tale" series feminist? To what extent do media products such as  "The Handmaid's Tale" reflect to modern feminism? Angle How will you approach this question? E.g.: What impact are these increasingly violent games having on their audience? Is this simply a moral panic of the 21st century or is further regulation required? Hypothesis  E.g.Video games are psychologically damaging for young people, and audiences have become increasingly desensitised to ...

The Handmaid's Tale  Great opening slide- solid opening clearly laying out the text and narrative. Several slides used to get narrative across- suggests good planning and rehearsal. Moves on to feminism and modern context- this is excellent and will be a key part of the essay. Wider contexts clearly a strength- Poland and Planned Parenthood. Excellent research and engagement- if anything could offer more here Moves on to representation- again, excellent well thought out structure. The presentation flows really well.  Race/slavery content is interesting - but possibly a tangent too far with the gender/feminism angle? Excellent use of imagery and gifs to illustrate points. Presentation doesn't cover all key concepts-this demonstrates academic judgement and is a strength to the work. However, perhaps needed to consider audience/media effects briefly?     Significance  5     Structure      5     Simplicity  ...

Summer Project Research - The Handmaid's Tale     https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/may/29/handmaids-tale-review-best-thing-youll-watch-all-year    http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/we-live-in-the-reproductive-dystopia-of-the-handmaids-tale  http://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/yes-the-handmaids-tale-is-feminist  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/24/opinion/why-saudi-women-are-literally-living-the-handmaids-tale.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/28/watching/handmaids-tale-best-articles.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-handmaids-tale-poland-donald-trump-visit-hulu-speech-a7828206.html   5. Prepare a 5 minute, 20-slide 'Ignite' presentation on your text to be ready for the first week back. If you're unsure how these work, remind yourself by reading through the le...

Media text: Handmaid's Tale (2017)   Media issue/debate: Representation of women/ feminist perspective   Link to Media key concepts (MIGRAIN) - Narrative: A dystonia future where the Us is controlled by a fundamentalist regime that teats women as property. Representation: Women/government corruption Genre: Utopian and dystopian fiction- makes the audience think of the future and its possibilities.     Wider context - impact of text/topic on society:  Why is your chosen topic important? What impact does this debate have on audiences or institutions? This topic is important due to the fact that it has been argued by may critics that it is a possibility of the future since Trump became president. Linked production: Looking further forward, write a brief description of the media product you intend to make as a linked production to run alongside your investigation. Short production- opening of isolated and desolate places(dark and gloomy)/print on...