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Overview The film Seeking а Friend fоr the End оf the Wоrld invites us to contemplаte humаn mortality and life-affirming purpose. For this proctored term paper assignment you will examine the film in light of insights gained from the humanities. You will have 3.5 hours to write a response of at least 1,200 words. Permitted Materials You may bring two handwritten notecards (front and back) with key ideas, quotes (with page numbers or timestamp), and an outline. No other notes, books, devices, or course materials are permitted. Your computer will be locked during the proctored session — you may not open other tabs, applications, or digital documents. The only aid you may use is your two notecards. Instructions What is the film's main idea? (1 paragraph): Briefly explain what you think is the main idea of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. What ideas or questions does the filmmaker want us to consider? What scene stands out to you and why? (1-2 paragraphs): Identify at least one scene from the movie that stood out to you. Briefly explain what happens and then give your unique analysis of why the scene is significant. How does a concept or work from the humanities relate to the film? (2-3 paragraphs): Present a reasoned and example-rich answer to the question, "How does a particular idea or work from the course relate to Seeking a Friend...?" Refer to at least one assigned reading. More narrow questions students may wish to answer include: How does the film exemplify Erich Fromm's notion of the being mode of existence? Who, in the film lives in a "having-mode" and who lives in a "being-mode," and what are the consequences? How does this film relate to the question of the meaning of life as addressed by Solomon and Higgins, and does the film offer a vision or perhaps advice worth considering? How does the film relate to Fieser’s discussion of Gilgamesh and Death, Sisyphus and Futility, Boethius and Cosmic Insignificance, Job and Suffering? How does the film's vision of a meaningful life relate to Ecclesiastes? How does the film echo Martha Nussbaum’s criticism of the one-sided pursuit of protection, pleasure, and comfort? How does it echo Bertrand Russell’s command to contemplate and appreciate more than simply the means of living but the ends? How does the film relate to Epicurean philosophy? How does the film relate to Fromm's analysis of "security and insecurity" or his analysis of "fear of dying" and "affirmation of living"? Requirements Course materials: Refer to at least one assigned reading in your complete response. In-text citations referencing the author/title and page number or timestamp must be included. For example: (Epicurus 12) or (Fromm 23). Personal voice: Ground your claims in your own observations and/or creative thinking. Use first person ("I think," "I felt," "In my experience..."). Detailed examples: Support general claims with specific, concrete real or imagined examples. Do not simply state — demonstrate, show. Reasoning: Explain the chain of thought that leads to each major claim/conclusion. Do not simply assert; walk the reader through your reasoned thought process. What you do not need: A formal Works Cited page, a structured introduction/conclusion, or MLA formatting beyond the in-text citations described above. Focus only on authoring substantive responses to each part of the prompt.
Overview Peоple sоmetimes mistаkenly believe the humаnities invоlves only the study of аncient or foreign cultural works. Such a view underappreciates the relevance of humanities in our everyday life. Moreover, people often exaggerate the significance of where they go, what they do, or what they 'have." Yet the humanities teach us that our level of awareness can significantly enhance or diminish that experience. For this proctored term paper assignment you will explain how your experience of and knowledge gained in the humanities influenced the meaning or significance of a cultural experience you had during the semester. You will have 3.5 hours to write a response of at least 1,200 words. Permitted Materials You may bring two handwritten notecards (front and back) with key ideas, quotes (with page numbers or timestamp), and an outline. No other notes, books, devices, or course materials are permitted. Your computer will be locked during the proctored session — you may not open other tabs, applications, or digital documents. The only aid you may use is your two notecards. Instructions What did you do? (1 paragraph): Briefly explain what cultural activity you did. Activities may include something as simple as a family dinner and a holiday celebration to attending a political rally, a concert or taking a trip to a new place. Cultural experiences may also include watching a movie or listening to an album. What insight have you gained from the humanities? (1-2 paragraphs): Drawing on knowledge gained in this course, explain one or more insights you gained from this humanities course--an insight that altered or deepened your experience. Refer to at least one assigned text (lecture, video, or reading). How did the humanities insight impact your cultural experience? (2-3 paragraphs): Present a reasoned and example-rich answer to the question, "How did your knowledge of the humanities, from this course, impact your cultural experience?" Refer to at least two assigned texts (lectures, videos, or readings) in this section. Requirements Course materials: Refer to at least three total assigned texts (lectures, videos, or readings) in your complete response. In-text citations referencing the author/title and page number or timestamp must be included. For example: (Epicurus 12) or (School of Life 3:30). Personal voice: Ground your claims in your own observations and/or creative thinking. Use first person ("I think," "I felt," "In my experience..."). Detailed examples: Support general claims with specific, concrete real or imagined examples. Do not simply state — demonstrate, show. Reasoning: Explain the chain of thought that leads to each major claim/conclusion. Do not simply assert; walk the reader through your reasoned thought process. What you do not need: A formal Works Cited page, a structured introduction/conclusion, or MLA formatting beyond the in-text citations described above. Focus only on authoring substantive responses to each part of the prompt. Criteria Percentage Description Answers all parts of prompt / Meets minimum word count 25% Covers: cultural activity, humanistic insight, how humanities impacted cultural experience. Meets 1,200-word minimum. Engagement with course materials 25% References at least three assigned texts. Includes in-text citations (author + page/timestamp). Shows genuine engagement, not just name-dropping. Reasoned support 20% Explains the chain of reasoning supporting claims. Reader can follow the thought process. Example-rich analysis 15% General claims are grounded in specific, concrete examples (real or imagined). Depth and detail over sweeping interpretive claims. Personally grounded analysis 15% Uses first person to ground analysis in personal experience. Demonstrates genuine ownership of ideas. Voice sounds like a real person thinking, not a textbook or AI. Total 100%