PROMPT: Locate a theme or motif that emerges from your personal narrative that you would like to explore in more detail and from different perspectives. Then, identify how this theme/motif occurs in one or more cultures or communities outside your own. Conduct research to expand your understanding and deepen your analysis of the theme/motif, and write a critical essay that integrates your reflections with this research. Your essay should include a specific thesis and reflection on how your research and analysis have expanded your understanding of the theme/motif and the role it plays within different cultures.
WORD COUNT: 1250 - 1500 words
SOURCES: Locate FOUR quality academic sources for your paper. Provide MLA citations on a Works Cited page. Annotate TWO of the sources. Images are optional; if included, they must be properly cited. See here for more information on citations and annotations for this class.
Beyond searching in the catalog, here are some databases you might look for sources within:
This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
Otis College of Art and Design | 9045 Lincoln Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 | MyOtis
Millard Sheets Library | MyOtis | 310-665-6930 | Ask a Librarian