The final essay is based on the movie The Harder They Come (1hr 42min.), directed by Perry Henzell (1972), in relation to the readings from Week 10 to Week 14 on the syllabus.
You are also responsible for watching The Harder They Come on your own in due time. You can stream it for free at https://www.kanopy.com/en/csicuny/video/10913063.
In the essay, you will discuss The Harder They Come in relation to one issue or topic of interest to you from at least 4 of the reading assignments for Week 5 to Week 9.
To say it differently, discuss The Harder They Come in relation to something you learn about an issue/topic from at least 4 of the reading assignments for Week 5 to Week 9.
You can discuss the issues/topics of interest together (that is, you can discuss them in relation to one another), or separately.
You can invoke personal experience, class discussions, or popular culture or the media in providing your perspective on those issues/topics in the movie.
Be sure to use reasoned arguments in making any point you want to make.
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