Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy
2026年4月22日 星期三
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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）
2026年3月25日 星期三
電影與文學研究 Mid-term
Midterm exam on 4/15 (13: 10-14:00)
Exam Coverage: I, II, III, IV
Question Type: Same as the handout – fill in the blanks using words from the word bank.
Do not use your phone or any other reference materials.
If you arrive late, you won’t get extra time. Be sure to come on time.
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2026年2月24日 星期二
Questions
1. Do you agree that film is an art form like music or painting? Why or why not?
2. Do you think films influence our beliefs about gender, class, or race? Can you give an example?
3. In what ways is film a product of modern industrial society?
4. Why do you think film has become the dominant art form of our time?
5. Why is adaptation considered an interpretation rather than a simple transfer?
6. What challenges might filmmakers face when turning a novel into a film?
7. Why do you think so many successful films are adaptations?
8. Do you prefer watching a film adaptation before or after reading the book? Why?
9. Should a film be judged by how “faithful” it is to the original text? Why?
2. Do you think films influence our beliefs about gender, class, or race? Can you give an example?
3. In what ways is film a product of modern industrial society?
4. Why do you think film has become the dominant art form of our time?
5. Why is adaptation considered an interpretation rather than a simple transfer?
6. What challenges might filmmakers face when turning a novel into a film?
7. Why do you think so many successful films are adaptations?
8. Do you prefer watching a film adaptation before or after reading the book? Why?
9. Should a film be judged by how “faithful” it is to the original text? Why?
2026年2月22日 星期日
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