17 Jul SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS
Write an essay that provides a semiotic analysis of ONE of the following options. At some point in your essay, you should point out one of the logical fallacies we have addressed so far. For example, you might show that a character is using ad hominem in his/her words. If you can’t find a logical fallacy in your text, then you could use an example of one in your introduction or conclusion to show the problem with it.
1. Select a television program or a film/movie. If you select a television program, use examples from specific episodes rather than talking generally about the series as a whole. For example, if you select Fresh Off the Boat, you may discuss the characters in the program (e.g. Eddie, Jessica, Louis), but you should also call attention to specific moments of dialogue and specific situations in particular episodes. Note the signs/images in the text such as clothing, setting, body positioning, words (dialogue) and any other elements that the text incorporates. Draw conclusions about what those signs/images stand for and what cultural messages, values, norms are being invoked and why. Use these notes to develop your argument: what overall interpretation can you offer about the text?
One way to approach this is to examine your text as a representation of the culture in which it was produced. If you did not know anything about that society, what image of that culture is constructed through the text? What values represent that culture? Is the text reasserting these values or is it parodying (or “making fun”) of these values? Another way to approach this is to consider the social, cultural, or psychological messages that the text is conveying (whether intentional or not).
2. Select a musical artist or group. Are there certain lyrics or themes that the artist regularly addresses? Are there certain sounds associated with the artist? Are there certain images or values? Are there parts of the artist’s life that are important to how s/he portrays his/her music? To assist you in collecting evidence for this topic, you might want to use this chartPreview the document.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
Do not select any of the texts that were assigned in class unless you have something significantly different to add to our class discussion.
For the television/movie option, do NOT merely provide a plot summary. Don’t just describe what happened in the program; instead, discuss why it is important.
For the musical artist option, do NOT merely provide a biography of the artist. Only bring in the artist’s life if you are going to analyze it.
OBJECTIVES
To think critically about the signs that entertainment media uses and to provide a semiotic analysis of how those signs somehow reflect or try to subvert the culture in which the text is produced.
To utilize other writers’ theories to help support and/or to articulate your own opinions and disagreements with those writers.
To provide a central thesis statement and to support that thesis statement with evidence from your analysis.
LOGISTICS
Must be typed and double-spaced with 1” margins on all sides. Use MLA formatting.
Standard 12 pt. font should be used.
The paper should include an informative and interesting title.
Papers must be a minimum of 1500 words in length (not including the heading and title).
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