Assignment guidelines
1) Watch the documentary Not in My NeighbourhoodLinks to an external site. (2017), 1h26m.
Not in My Neigbourhood tells the inter-generational stories of the ways in which ordinary citizens respond to the policies, process, and institutions driving contemporary forms of spatial violence and gentrification in Cape Town, New York, and São Paulo.
The documentary is available on KanopyLinks to an external site. by using your off-campus VPN access. For those who may struggle with access to Kanopy, I have uploaded the documentary hereLinks to an external site..
2) Select one out of the two following readings on the “right to the city” (available under files on Canvas):
-Lefebvre, H. (1996). Ch. 14. The right to the city, In: Writings on cities. Selected, translated and introduced by E. Kofman and E. Lebas. Blackwell Publishers, pp. 147-159.
-Harvey, D. (2008). The right to the city, New Left Review 53, pp. 23-40.
3) Write a response to the documentary and explain how the documentary relates to the meaning of the “right to the city’ described by either Lefebvre (1996) or Harvey (2008) and drawing on at least one other reading of the course so far that resonates with you and the contents of the documentary.
The paper is/should be:
Due on Tuesday May 14 by 11:59pm on Canvas.
Around 1000 words (about two pages in font size 12).
Grade will represent 25% of your total grade.
Papers will be assessed on:
timely submission on Canvas (submission will be closed at 11.59 pm)
following of the assignment prompt (the three elements outlined above)
appropriate referencing (as per feedback given on your reading responses or see guidelines here: https://guides.lib.uci.edu/citations/home)
own voice: tell me what YOU think and include appropriate referencing of words and ideas that are not your own (remember: policy on academic integrity and plagiarism)
For further details on assessment refer to the grading rubric below.
Rubric
Mid-term paper rubric
Mid-term paper rubric
Source links:
https://www.newday.com/films/not-in-my-neighbourhood
https://www.kanopy.com/en/uci/video/5563227
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eyA-yOhlkrVjIv0wtwK-nLBMxcgNbOqP/view
https://guides.lib.uci.edu/citation-styles-and-tools
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle and introduction
The essay should have a title and start with an introductory paragraph that states the argument or purpose of the paper, as well as its key contents and organization.
5 pts
Exemplary
4 pts
Comprehensive
3 pts
Adequate
2 pts
Developing
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeas, Support & Evidence
Main ideas must be sufficiently supported based on your view of the documentary (Not in My Neighborhood), reading of one of the two texts (Lefebvre or Harvey) and at least one additional text assigned in the course. It is not sufficient to just mention these. Please explain what you think the author(s) say(s) and what the concepts you refer to mean.
5 pts
Exemplary
4 pts
Comprehensive
3 pts
Adequate
2 pts
Developing
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure/Organization
Organization is sequential and paragraphs are well developed and appropriately divided; ideas linked with smooth and effective transitions. The essay should be organized in line with the introductory paragraph, and paragraphs should include topic and concluding sentences.
5 pts
Exemplary
4 pts
Comprehensive
3 pts
Adequate
2 pts
Developing
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Style and Referencing
Essay must be free from grammatical errors and utilize a formal writing style. Each sentence should be structured effectively with appropriate sentence length/paragraph length. References are used, appropriately and consistently.
5 pts
Exemplary
4 pts
Comprehensive
3 pts
Adequate
2 pts
Developing
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddressing the Prompt
The argument proposed should be original, be relevant to the prompt, and show a depth of ideas. It should reflect your own views, and not merely summarize readings. The essay should refer back to the argument and not stray away from the prompt.
5 pts
Exemplary
4 pts
Comprehensive
3 pts
Adequate
2 pts
Developing
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
5 pts
Total Points: 25
