Smoke Signal - Film Analysis Report

Title of Film: Smoke Signal Date: 1978
Director of Film: Chris Eyre
Actors: Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Gary Farmer
Type of Film: Comedy, Drama


1. Summary and Analysis
There are two men who are Victor and Thomas. They are linked through Victor’s father. Victor’s father rescued Thomas as an infant from a house fire that killed his parents. Because of these reason, Thomas consider him a here. But Victor felt resentment at father’s alcoholism, domestic violence. Thomas and Victor grow up together as neighbors. When Victor’s father died in phoenix, Arizona, they started to retrieve his ashes and belongings. Through finding his father, Victor felt that he must confront his conflicted feelings toward his father as his identity. Victor also must grapple with information provided to him by his father’s friend about the true origin of the fire that killed Thomas’ parents.

Chapter 12 - Culture Shock - Case Study Report

I. Statement of the problem

A: Definition
- Dita’s culture shock and trouble about U.S’s life
B: Analysis
- Her English was not perfect
- She had never been away from her family
- She disliked America food
- She can rarely understand in class
- She had much work
-She was able to communicate with American students because they talked about sexual activities with their boyfriends.

II. Suggestion of possible solutions

A: She should adjust to America culture. And should study hard
B: She should talk with her roommate about Indonesia’s culture. And she asks to roommate for understand
C: Because she feels very tired and so hard, she should return to her country

III. Evaluation of possible Solution

A: adv: If she adjusts to America culture, she can more comfortable life
dis: It is too hard to adjust for her. Because she is Indonesian
B: adv: If her roommate understand her, Dita doesn’t need to worry about culture shock
dis: She can feel culture shock in other places
C: adv: She can live with family. And she can more comfortable, because she can use her language and can meet close friends
dis: She can’t graduate in U.S.

IV. Selection of a solution

“A” She should adjust to America culture. And she should study hard

- Justification
Because she went to U.S, adjusting America culture is reasonable thing. Surely It is too hard to due for her. But I think enduring something is also part of study. If she try to adjust, she can get a good result. Good Luck!!

Chapter 12 Vocabulary

A.adjust

verb

-to change sth slightly, especially because it is not in the right position

-adjust (to sth) to get used to new conditions or a new situation





B.barrier

noun

-an object that keeps people or thinks separate or prevents them moving from one place to another

-a barrier (to sth) something that causes problems or makes it impossible for sth to happen






C.stereotype

noun

-a fixed idea about a particular type of person or thing, which is often not true in reality

Chapter 9 Vocabulary

A.accuse

verb

-accuse sb (of sth/doing sth) to say that sb has done sth wrong or broken the law





B.principle

noun

-a rule for good behaviour, based on what a person believes is right

-a basic general law, rule or idea





C.severe

adj

-causing sb to suffer, be upset or have difficulties

-extremely bad or serious

Chapter 4 Vocabulary

A.annoyance

noun

-the feeling of being annoyed

-something that annoys sb





B.Sociable

adj

-enjoying being with other people; friendly





C.energetic

adj

-full of or needing energy and enthusiasm

Chapter 3 Vocabulary

A.amazed

adj

-amazed (at/by sb/sth); amazed (to do sth/that...) very surprised





B.compromise

noun

-a compromise (between/on sth) an agreement that is reached when each person gets part, but not all, of what he/she wanted




C.impose

verb

-impose sth (on/upon sb/sth) to make a law, rule, opinion, etc be accepted by using your power or authority

-impose (on/upon sb/sth) to ask or expect sb to do sth that may cause extra work or trouble

Chapter 1 Vocabulary

A.expectation [èkspektéi∫ən]

noun


1.anticipation: anticipating with confidence of fulfillment

2.the feeling that something is about to happen



















B.volunteer

noun

1.a person who offers or agrees to do sth without being forced or paid to do it

2.a person who joins the armed forces without being ordered to






C.morale

noun

1.how happy, sad, confident, etc that a group of people feels at a particular time

Chapter 3 - Roommate Relations - Case Study Report

I. Statement of Problem

A. Definition
- Maria feel hard to adjust to American college life

B. Analysis
- Maria was shocked and upset, because American college life is different from her home country life

II. Suggestion of Possible Problems

A. Maria should try to adjust to American college life.
B. Maria should request to Jenny that is prudent behavior.
C. Maria move to Elena’s home and then she has to find another roommate.

III. Evaluation of Possible Solutions

A. Ad: it is more helpful to understand American college life
Dis: she maintain stressful situation continually

B. Ad: Maria’s roommate take care of her behavior
Dis: It is hard to persuade roommate

C. Ad: Maria feels more comfortable and she look forward to new roommate
Dis: relationship with roommate is still bad


IV. Selection of a solution

A. I choose solution B
B. Because Maria did not communicate with her roommate. She needs to communicate enough to solve. If Maria ask to roommate, her roommate will be able to understand, and her roommate is maybe take care of her behavior and she never did again.

Chapter 4 -Time Management - case Study Report Outline

OUTLINE Case Study: Not better late than never

Rajesh Rao Studies English at a private language school in San Francisco. Rajesh Rao is a sociable and energetic young man. Although Rajesh Rao is a pretty hardworking student, he almost has not arrived on time. In India, Being late doesn’t care. So he usually arrived late to classes and appointment. He did same behavior in U.S. But In U.S. Punctuality is very important. His professor emphasizes about punctuality. But he doesn’t understand why being on time is very important. If he is being late continually, he will get a low grade. He should decide how to do.


Solution

- He should know U.S. university rule
- He has to go to class on time everyday
- He should find other University which don’t care about punctuality
- He must get rid of go to club or party at midnight and He should go to bed early

Animal House - Summary of opening Scene(s)

They went to frat (omega party) at first. But omega students ignore them. So they went delta students’ party then, they enjoyed party. If I can choose between omega and delta, I’ll choose delta. Because delta group is freer than omega and omega is too arrogant. So I want delta than omega.

Chapter 9 - Plagiarism - Case Study Report

I. Statement of the problem

A: Definition
- Igor’s plagiarism
B: Analysis
- Igor wants to get a high-grade. So he did copy from other’s idea. But his professor is quick witted person. So the professor can find Igor’s plagiarism.
In situation, how to solve? It’s difficult

II. Suggestion of possible solutions

A: The professor should pardon and give another chance
B: Igor should acknowledge his fault and should take class again next semester
C: Although Igor did plagiarism, he should study to plagiarism paper and then Igor should explain fluently about the paper

III. Evaluation of possible Solution

A: adv: Fortunately, he can pass in this semester. Igor studies hard so that he retrieves
dis: He has a guilty conscience
B: adv: He never has to do plagiarism. This situation give to lesson to Igor
dis: He can’t pass in semester
C: adv: He knows well about the task
dis: Possibly, he is going to do again

IV. Selection of a solution

“A” The professor should pardon and give another chance

- Justification
Passing class in semester is important in his life. His plagiarism behavior is first. So professor should pardon once. If he does again, professor never pardons. He must finish research by himself

Chapter 1 - Motivation - Case Study Report

I. Statement of the problem
A: Definition
- She trouble with the English class
- She and her teacher misinterpret each other

B: Analysis
- Her English is not at a high enough level
- Sometimes she doesn’t understand what other people are saying
- Lack of participation, almost never ask any question
- She frustrate about her grade

II. Suggestion of possible solutions

A: Her teacher encourage to her about her problem
B: She should ask to teacher after the class everyday
C: She has to study English about writing and listening. So that she improve her grade

III. Evaluation of possible Solution

A: adv: She will has confidence
dis: She doesn’t improve study skills
B: adv: She feels more comfortable
dis: Maybe she is lack of an independent spirit
C: adv: She gets a high grade
dis: She is going to do hard.

IV. Selection of a solution
“C” She has to study English about writing and listening. So that she improve her grade.

-Justification

Feeling more comfortable and taking confidence is important. But studying hard is the most important. It is the most necessary to her. So that she gets a high grade and improve skills. She endure the affliction

Animal House - Film Analysis Report

Title of Film: Animal House Date: 1978
Director of Film: John Landis
Actors: Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst, Mark Metcalf, Marry Louise Weller, etc.
Type of Film: Comedy


1. Summary and Analysis

The story takes place at Faber College in 1962. The basic story is about the conflict with Omega House and against Delta House. It is the worst fraternity on campus. Larry Kroger and Kent Dorfman are making college fraternities. Their first stop is Omega House. But Omega wants nothing to do with them. So their next stop is Delta House. They affirm that it is the Delta House and invites them in party. They find rock and roll music loudly as opposed to the soft piano music at the Omega House. Delta’s members and guests are drinking, gambling, and liberal activities. Kroger and Dorfman are accepted into the Delta fraternity. Kroger is given the Delta Name of Pinto and Dorfman is given the name of Flounder. Omega member’s Neidermeyer who is a strong dislike for Dorfman and Delta. The sinister Omega is going forward with a plan to get the Deltas thrown out of school with president. Since they know they're going to get thrown out of college. They decide to have a toga party. They started to move for revenging. Finally they did revenge them at toga party. And then they run away.


2. Relation to Case Study

In the case study from unit 3 and in this movie, the movie shows the American college life. We see that communication is important between student and student. Chapter 3’s character Maria feels mortified because American college life is different from her country. Maria’s roommate is liberal like delta. We can see commonly this situation in U.S. But Maria is very strange yet.


3. Reaction to film

The Animal House shows me positive part of college life. It was more free and fun. However, It was little rude. It was hard to understand for me, because I have not experienced before and movie was made in about 30 years ago. Therefore, I thought when we study in another country; we might be in trouble like chapter 3’s character Maria. It is inescapable situation, so I think we should adjust in America college life. We should cope with wisely.

Chapter 4 - Time Management - Reaction to the Debate Paragraph

I disagree with, ride a bike to school.
Riding a bike to school is little risk. If It is rain day, there is possibility of an accident. And If you ride a bike to class, you maby tired. Also, although bike was locked, there is possiibility of bike was stolen. So, riding a bike to school is not good way.

Stand and Deliver - Film Analysis Report

Title of Film: Stand and Deliver Date: 1988
Director of the film: Ramón Menéndez
Actors: Edward James Olmos, Eliot, Rosanna DeSoto
Type of Film: Drama


1.Summary and Analysis

Jamie Escalante is computer science teacher. One day, he came to high school in Los Angeles.But he had to teach math for students. At first time, students don’t believe and don’t like him and students ignore the teacher. But Escalante don’t give up and try to method for students. Escalante want to change students. So that Escalante encourage to students, he use own method about teaching math. After few class, students changed by Escalante. Students study hard. After days, students take test. Surprisingly students pass the test. But another teachers guess about cheating test. They don’t believe the result.
So that, students solve the misunderstanding, they take retest. The result is also high grade. Finally students enter for college.


2.Relation to case study

In the case study from unit 1 and in this movie, we see that motivation and communication is the most important between teacher and student.
Students make own motivation and Teacher also give motivation for student.
It has to each other. As the teacher of the movie, we have to communication both teacher and student. If who is misunderstand we are hard to communication.


3.Reaction to Film

After saw the movie, I impressed by the teacher (Escalante). Because, though he didn’t give up, students have many problems. And he consider about new method for teaching students. Students also try for teacher and high grade. The movie give me like lesson.

Lost in Translation - Film Analysis Report

*Title of film: Lost in traslation

*Date: 2.20.2004

*Director of Film: Sofia Coppola

*Main actors: Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson

*Type of film: Comedy, Romance

*Summary and Analysis

The ordinary is no charge and lonely Bob and Charlotte. They are American In travel Tokyo.
Bob which is a film actor visited Japan, because advertisement photograping of the whisky.
He feels a sense of alienation, bacause Japan's strange culture and communication is difficult.
Also got married Charlotte to follow to Japan with the husband who is a photographer, but she cannot get a stability and lonely.
Bob and Charlotte is staying to the same hotel. They encounters accidentally from the hotel bar.
They discivered a common point and they has good sentiment each others.
They are sightseeing Tokyo together therefore they changed more friendly. But leaved only Bob's whisper, they separate. It is a hint . The result is person's imagination.

Chapter 12 - Culture Shock - Reaction to the Debate Paragraph

I agree with, she should find Indonesian student.
If she find Indonesian, she isn't lonely through talking and playing.
Maybe, Indonesian students has mutual problems , likes don't understanding in class, culture
shocking, eating, missing. So she use Indonesia language with the Indonesians then she is more comfortable and talk clearly. They consult and concentrate each others As a result she overcome the problem both on physically and psychological.