One (1) extra credit be offered in this course. The extra credit assignment is worth 10 points. Points will be added to the accumulative points earned for the course. OPTION 1: Social Psychology at the Movies This project helps you to see the relevance of social psychology in everyday life as it is depicted in the movies. For this project, you will apply a wide variety of social psychology concepts to a popular feature film. Movies you can choose from are presented below. Be sure you pick the one that will best allow you write a good paper. Your final product will be a 2 page paper reviewing the events in the film from a social psychology perspective. Guidelines for writing the paper will be included in an additional handout. Films to choose from. If you have a different film you want to use please ask first. A BEAUTIFUL MIND FULL METAL JACKET AWAKENINGS SCHINDLERS LIST STALIN 48 HOURS THE LAST EMPEROR SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION MEN OF HONOR Writing about your selected movie: When you begin analyzing your film I recommend you watch it for fun first. Keep a note pad nearby and make notes about social psychology concepts that readily catch your attention during this viewing. Then watch the film again with the intent of analyzing it. Prior to the second viewing I recommend you review your notes or your text on the issues you notice during the first viewing. This will better prepare you to be a critic during the second viewing. You might also want to use your VCR/DVD counter and note where you are in the movie when you make your personal comments. This will also help you when you start to get into the writing of your paper. When you begin your analysis remember you can discuss the primary story line, techniques the director uses (e.g., foot-in-the door, priming, etc) to emphasize points made by the film, the behaviors/attitudes of the characters in the story, or some of each. Your mastery of this project will be reflected in your thoroughness and how well you present the sociological concepts you choose to discuss. OPTION 2: Write a children's story Part I: Write a short story of any length for children. Include acts of altruism, aggression and discrimination. Make sure to look at a few children's stories in order to get an idea of how to proceed. You can aim your story at any age level below 10 (but be sure to specify your story's target audience). Only the text for the story is required for submission. Part II: Write a one (1) page paper explaining (a) whether any of the acts committed in the story might be emulated by the readers, (b) which events would have the created impact on the readers, given past research, and (c) whether your story is dangerous and should be withheld from children. Make appropriate references to the textbook and articles you have read. Please note that your story should be neatly presented.

One (1) extra credit be offered in this course. The extra credit assignment is worth 10 points. Points will be added to the accumulative points earned for the course. OPTION 1: Social Psychology at the Movies This project helps you to see the relevance of social psychology in everyday life as it is depicted in the movies. For this project, you will apply a wide variety of social psychology concepts to a popular feature film. Movies you can choose from are presented below. Be sure you pick the one that will best allow you write a good paper. Your final product will be a 2 page paper reviewing the events in the film from a social psychology perspective. Guidelines for writing the paper will be included in an additional handout. Films to choose from. If you have a different film you want to use please ask first. A BEAUTIFUL MIND FULL METAL JACKET AWAKENINGS SCHINDLERS LIST STALIN 48 HOURS THE LAST EMPEROR SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION MEN OF HONOR Writing about your selected movie: When you begin analyzing your film I recommend you watch it for fun first. Keep a note pad nearby and make notes about social psychology concepts that readily catch your attention during this viewing. Then watch the film again with the intent of analyzing it. Prior to the second viewing I recommend you review your notes or your text on the issues you notice during the first viewing. This will better prepare you to be a critic during the second viewing. You might also want to use your VCR/DVD counter and note where you are in the movie when you make your personal comments. This will also help you when you start to get into the writing of your paper. When you begin your analysis remember you can discuss the primary story line, techniques the director uses (e.g., foot-in-the door, priming, etc) to emphasize points made by the film, the behaviors/attitudes of the characters in the story, or some of each. Your mastery of this project will be reflected in your thoroughness and how well you present the sociological concepts you choose to discuss. OPTION 2: Write a children's story Part I: Write a short story of any length for children. Include acts of altruism, aggression and discrimination. Make sure to look at a few children's stories in order to get an idea of how to proceed. You can aim your story at any age level below 10 (but be sure to specify your story's target audience). Only the text for the story is required for submission. Part II: Write a one (1) page paper explaining (a) whether any of the acts committed in the story might be emulated by the readers, (b) which events would have the created impact on the readers, given past research, and (c) whether your story is dangerous and should be withheld from children. Make appropriate references to the textbook and articles you have read. Please note that your story should be neatly presented.