The Influence of Game of Thrones on Sexuality
Due Date: August 9th, 2017 – hard copy must be handed in at the beginning of class.
Value: 25%
• Late assignments will not be accepted without an excused absence (e.g., a medical note).
• Please follow APA guidelines for academic writing. A useful resource can be found at:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
• Essay should be no more than 5 pages, plus references, typed, and double-spaced (around
1250-1500 words). Please use Times New Roman font, size 12.
• Please edit your work. Marks will be deducted for spelling and/or grammar errors, poor
writing quality, etc. If writing is not your strong suit, seek the advice of classmates,
friends, or the UBC Learning Commons.
Format:
Please select ONE of the following TV shows or movies and provide a critical analysis of how
this show/movie has influenced sexuality.
Shows:
• House of Cards
• Game of Thrones
• Girls
• Orange is the New Black
Movies:
• 50 Shades of Grey
• Moonlight
The topic for the paper is intentionally broad. You are free to write about any aspect of influence
(good and/or bad) that you choose. However, to keep your paper focused, it is recommended that
you choose a specific influence on which to develop a strong thesis statement. In other words,
you can write on anything you like so long as it has a focus and direction. As an example, you
could choose to answer one of the following questions:
Examples:
• How has this show/movie influenced women’s sexuality?
• How has this show/movie influenced men’s sexuality?
• How does this show/movie compare to pornography in their influences on men and
women’s sexuality?
• How has this show/movie affected understanding of the specific communities (e.g.,
BDSM, LGB, Trans, POC)?
• How does the influence of this show/movie compare to the influence of past sexual works
of historical importance?
• How has this show/movie influenced our understanding of relationships (e.g.,
open/closed, gay/straight)?
Important: This is not your opinion – you need to back up your arguments. You can use
references (journal articles), you could do an interview(s), you could do a small survey, etc.
Grading:
Language (15%)
• Includes mechanics, style, and coherence
• Paper should be free of spelling and grammar errors, well-written, and easy to understand
Organization and Formatting (20%)
• Paper should be structured in essay format according to APA guidelines
• Any references used should to be cited in APA format
Thesis Statement (5%)
• You should have a clear, precise, and insightful thesis statement. It should be very clear
from this statement what the paper is going to be discussing
Analysis of Influence (60%):
• You should be able to support your thesis statement through clear and logical arguments
using sound evidence including examples from the material and additional references as
needed (60%)
Solution Preview
The modern day United States culture is consumed by sex. However, it is rare for people to have a realistic view of female sexuality since most movies and television shows tend to focus more on men’s sexuality…
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