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Tasks & exercises
Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros
foc_hiphop.pdf (291kb)
Time aspect: 40 minutes
Working method: Group work
Product: An analysis
The task for the following assignment is to analyse the song, Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros by New Zealand comedy act
Flight of the Conchords
using poetry analysis. The song might be straight-forward in its message, but remember also to focus on some of the more complex aspects of poetry analysis such as poetic language as well as genre characteristics and the use of humour. Be prepared to discuss the song in class.
New Zealand's Darkest Day
nzpm-christchurch.pdf (35kb)
Time aspect: 40 minutes
Working method: Group work
Product: An analysis
This assignment consist of two different task, a research assignment as well as an analysis. First, you must btain an understanding of the events of March 15, 2019 in Christchurch, dubbed New Zealand's Darkest Day.
Secondly, you must analyse then Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern
's response to the tragic events using the rhetorical pentagram.
Time perspective: 75 minutes
Working method: Group work
Product: Creative products and/or written analysis
These are analytical and/or creative exercises for Lee Tamahori's film Once Were Warriors (1994). You are required to choose and complete at least one of the assignments presented below. Click the images to open up more specific requirements for each of the assignments.
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Social Media
Create Instagram or other social media accounts and posts to characterise Jake the Muss, Beth, Nig and Grace. You can make use of Instagram simulator websites such as Generate Status or Zeeob. Be prepared present your creations and try to make use of technical terms in explaining your choices.
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Film Critic
Write a review of the film in approximately 300 words. You must make references to the plot, characters, narrative structure and themes. This task can be done either in groups, pairs or individually.
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Film analysis
Analyse a scene from the film using cinematic techniques. You must be prepared to share your analysis in class. Below you can find links for a couple of scenes from the film, however, there are more to choose from on YouTube.
Jake the Muss shows off his impressive combat skills in a bar brawl.
Boogie and his classmates perform Haka.
Nig is accepted into the gang.
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Source: Tamahori, L. (1994). Once Were Warriors. Fine Line Cinema. Warner Bros.