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GARC1001 Qatar History and Society - University of Doha for Science and Technology

Assignment: Qatar Historical Film Review

In this assignment, you are required to review a historical film or documentary about Qatar history. You can choose one of the films listed in the syllabus, alternatively -you can choose another related film.

Make a critical review of the film or documentary on the Film Study worksheet I provide. Use note taken from the film or documentary to compose a critical review of the film or documentary by answering the worksheet questions. You can use knowledge gained in the classroom as well to help in you critique.

Documentary/ Film Study Worksheet
Topic of the documentary:

1) A short description of the documentary/film (max 6 lines)

2) Why did you select this particular documentary for this assignment?

3) Who is/are the main character/s of the documentary?

4) What is the central message/theme of the documentary?

5) How does this documentary link to your course?

6) What knowledge did you gain?

7) What is interesting about this documentary?

8) What did you find missing in this documentary?

9) What rating would give to this documentary in terms of its accuracy? why?

10) Would recommend this documentary to a friend? And why

Second Assignment: Photo Portfolio Assignment

Make a photo portfolio to demonstrate one of the followings:
1- The development of Qatar economy (pearling, fishing, oil discovery) 2- The development of the architectures of Qatar houses
3- The development of Qatar attires (both men and women) 4- The development of education system in Qatar

Requirements:
» You should compile not less 10 photos (six from the past, and four from the present), you can also draw pictures (not required, but it would be rewarded)
» Make a pamphlet
» No more than 3 photos should be on one page
» Write your name, student number, name of the course, and the name of the class on the pamphlet
» Pictures should be clear and readable

Components of the pamphlet
1- Introduction
» The subject of the photos
» Why you choose the subject
» How many photos?
» Sources?
2- Content
Detail:
» Thoroughly explain the details of each photo (2 lines max)
» What did you find interesting about the photo from the historical perspective? 3- Conclusion
» What you have encountered during the process of photo collection
» What have you le»arned?

Group Presentation
- Each group to present on one of the assigned readings (any other material related to the theme of the week can be chosen by the students)
- Any member of the group can be randomly instructor by the inspector to present on behalf of the group
- The presentation should not last for more than 10 minutes (five minutes for presentation and another five minutes for (Q&A)
- The group should prepare not less than three WHY questions for the rest of the class, and in the event that the group failed to ask the class, the later should ask the group similar questions

Reflection Paper

Write a reflective essay on the course. You are required essays to analyze the course materials, core concepts and ideas presented by the instructor as well as your feelings about the material.

• Write the course name and its short description.
• Write a summary of the discussed materials (four materials)
• Talk about the course flow and the instructions.
• Give reasons why you decided to take this course.
• Define some of the main concepts related to Qatar history and society (Five concepts)
• Describe the traits and personalities of three historical figures
• Explain how this course has developed your understanding about Qatar society
• Express your opinion by using real-life examples.
• Evaluate your course relevance

Note: Need Only Reflection Paper

Attachment:- Qatar History and Society.rar