Cultural and Universal Aspects of Infancy in the Film “Babies”

1. Read the assignment and questions in the Analysis and Personal Connections
sections below.
2. Watch the film, Babies.
3. Answer the questions and follow the prompts outlined in the headings below.
Analysis
(1 ½ pages minimum)
Compare and contrast culturally specific with universal aspects of infancy. In other words,
what universal themes of infancy does the film portray? (Discuss two or three.) What
aspects of infancy are more culturally unique, as illustrated in the film? More than simple
recall and summary, your analysis should highlight the key ideas represented in the film.
Personal Connections
(½ page minimum)
What moments in the film most touched or stood out to you? How did they make you feel?
How will they cause you to think about things differently in the future? (You may also use this
opportunity to mention something else you read or thought about for this course.)