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"Mike Giazzoni [ x3885 ]" wrote:> In order to develop a writing component for my "Introduction to the
> Natural Sciences" core class, I'm in the process of developing an
> assignment. Thus far, the assignment is an essay in which the
> student analyzes a film or play for three areas: a brief plot summary, an
> an analysis of the medium's treatment/depiction of scientists, and an
> explanation of the natural science (real or fake) utilized in the story.
>
> I am looking for some suggestions (hint!), but here is a brief list of
> ideas thus far:
>
> Film:
> Anything by Michael Crichton (e.g. Jurassic Park)
> Star Trek
> Armageddon
>
> Plays:
> Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Tom Stoppard)
> Galileo (Berthold Brecht)
>
> If you have any ideas, please respond off-list to my address:
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>
> If anyone requests it, I'll be happy to post a compiled list to the List.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael Giazzoni
>
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> Michael Giazzoni
> Program for Academic Success
> Point Park College
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Barbara M. Stout
Supplemental Instructional Specialist
Learning Skills Center
The University of Pittsburgh
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