General Information
– Word Count: 1,250 (min.) – 1,500 (max.
– Your document must be submitted in MS Word format. If not, your grade will be lowered by 10 %.
– Select one text from the following and offer a close and insightful analysis and showcase your argument:
Lee, Eat Drink Man Woman 1994 movie
Instead of touching on many different topics, you need to present a focused and cohesive textual analysis. You
may incorporate some of our class discussions. However, it is of central importance to come up with your own
approach and interpretation. In addition, refrain from basing your interpretation upon other scholars
interpretations or unscholarly resources such as SparkNotes or YouTube commentary. (No research is to be
conducted.)
– Sample Paper Topics:
2. Ang Lees film Eat Drink Man Woman thematizes the dynamic interplay between modernity and tradition in
the context of Taiwans globalizing social and cultural reality. Analyze how Lees filmic text presents its own
vision or reconciliation regarding Taiwans traditional culture and the process of modernization and
globalization. Your reading of the film must include some close analysis of cinematography.
Your paper must include the following:
1. A specific title
2. Separate intro and concluding paragraphs
3. A coherent, insightful, and logical thesis statement
4. Close analysis on specific passages and/or scenes
Evaluation Criteria
– Originality of thesis and argument: (10 %)
– Detailed and insightful textual analysis: (40 %)
– Logical argumentation process: (20 %)
– Creative use of concepts, terms, and philosophies covered in class (10 %)
– Writing skills: (20 %)
