Final Project Guidelines

Comparative Analysis: The Odyssey (Text vs. 1997 Film Adaptation)

Students are required to write a comparative analysis between The Odyssey and the 1997 film adaptation The Odyssey, directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy.

Your task is to critically examine how the ancient epic is transformed into a modern visual narrative, focusing on differences in storytelling, characterization, and thematic interpretation.

The deadline is May 27, 13:10. Please send your assignment to prisca.ya.chi@gmail.com  

There will be no class on May 27.

Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

I will reply after receiving your email. If you do not receive a reply, it means your submission has not been received. If the instructor does not receive your work, you will be fully responsible for it.

Format Requirements 

Length Requirement

• The essay must be 1500–2000 words (English only)
• Word count excludes References page

Document Format

• File type: .docx or PDF only
• Page size: A4 
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5 
• Margins: 2.5 cm (standard margins on all sides)

Title Page 

Must include:

• Title of the essay
• Student name
• Student ID
• Course name 
• Instructor name
• Submission date

Citation Style

• Must use APA or MLA style 
• In-text citations are required when:
• Quoting the text (The Odyssey)
• Referring to specific scenes in the 1997 film adaptation (directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy）