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Film Critique (Memo #4)
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| For this assignment, you are required to watch the new film
Day After Tomorrow. It can be argued that
the film was made to advance a political agenda and increase the public's
awareness of global warming. Others counter that it is a classic
example of environmentalists overstating their case. Fir this
assignment, write a critique of the film in terms of whether you think it is
an example of environmentalists overstating their case. More
specifically, I want you to argue whether or not you think the film is
helpful to those that seek to elevate the issue of global warming on the
agenda of governmental decisionmakers. When critiquing the film, it may be helpful to consider some of the following questions: |
 | Did the film help elevate the issue of global warming on the public
agenda? |
| Did the film raise the issue on the political agenda? |
| How was the film be used by policy entrepreneurs (e.g.,
environmental organizations, selected politicians, scientists, etc.)
and by policy sabateurs (e.g., industry, global
warming cynics, etc.) |
| How does the film portray various actors in the policy process such as
scientists, environmentalists, and politicians?
Are these positive or negative stereotypes? |
| What message are the film makers trying to send? How do they
use imagery and the characters to send this message? |
| Is fictionalizing a real problem like global warming good or
bad? Do they run the risk of actually weakening the political
arguments for proponents of policy changes to address the problem of
global warming? |
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| Hemple's book Environmental Governance should be of
some assistance in preparing this assignment as it includes a discussion
of the politics of global warming. The readings on the policy
process in both books will also be of some assistance. Additional
readings and handouts are contained on the topics pages for global
warming and the policy process.
You can also download the some articles that I collected on the movie. |
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| Be sure to argue your argue your case in memo form.
Your memos should not exceed 3 single-spaced pages with 12 point font and
1 inch margins. |
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