Write an essay of between 850-900 words (references are not included in this word limit) about the role of media in the movie Hotel Rwanda. The essay should have a title that summarizes the central angle of your text. Read the essay requirements below, including the five stages that must be followed.
Use at least two academic articles in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Communication Quarterly, Journal of Communication Inquiry, Journal of Place Brand and Public Diplomacy, etc.), which you can find on Google Scholar and access through CSUF librarys databases (such as JSTOR), by logging in to CSUFs library site.
Books published by a university press (e.g., Cambridge University Press, Stanford University Press, University of Michigan Press).
News articles from reputable sources ( e.g., The New York Times, New Yorker, The Washington Post, BBC, Guardian)
Do not rely on Wikipedia or informal sites such as blogs.
Stages of the Essay
Part 1: Summarize your argument and provide basic information about the film such as title, genre, directors name, release date, awards, budget, box office, and relevant cast members. Just mention the most pertinent cast members.
Part 2: Compose a brief plot summary.
Part 3: Provide a historical context for the story. This must include information on the ethnic tensions, European colonization of Rwanda, the role of the United Nations, and examples of other genocides or massacres in which the media played a role in breeding hate. All info here should be relevant to understand the movie and put your argument in context.
Part 4: Purpose of the film behind the film. Answer the question, Why was this film created?
Part 5: Deep meaning of how media teach people to hate. Use elements from the movie (e.g., phrases, conversations, scene description, symbolic things, gestures, etc.) to back your argument about the situation described in the movie.
