Watch the movie The Farewell (2019) directed and written by L. Wang available on Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV etc. The run time is 1 hr and 40 min.
Instructions
After viewing the movie, follow the directions below:
In an APA format paper with correct grammar and punctuation, select and respond to a minimum of four writing prompts below. You may choose more than four, as long as you follow the grading rubric guidelines. Your paper should be 800 to 1000 words total. In text citations are not required, but you should cite the movie on an APA formatted reference page. The reference page citation is excluded from the total word count. Remember to proofread your paper carefully prior to submission.
** Review and use the rubric below for completing this assignment.
Writing prompts (choose a minimum of four)
Do you agree or disagree with the Chinese practice of not telling people if they have a terminal diagnosis? Why or why not?
What family dynamics presented in the movie were particularly meaningful for you? Why?
What was the significance of the little bird in the movie? What do you feel it represented? Why do you feel it was featured in particular scenes? In the final scene of the movie, Billi shouts at the birds- what was the significance/ meaning of her actions?
Did you connect strongly with any of the characters? Why?
What strategies have you used in your own nursing practice when you have dealt with a terminal patient, but still wanted to maintain optimism? What was the impact to you, the patient, and if applicable the family member (s)?
What did you take from this movie that you could apply to your own nursing practice?
There were many different styles of music used in the film. Explain the significance of the music style and why it was incorporated into different scenes.
What could the American health care system learn from this movie?
Farewell Reflective Paper
Farewell Reflective Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
20 pts
A+
19 pts
Excellent
Paper fully addresses and develops all aspects of the questions.
17 pts
Good
Paper addresses and develops all aspects of the questions.
15 pts
Satisfactory:
Paper addresses and develops most aspects of the questions.
10 pts
Half Credit:
Paper satisfactory addresses about half of the aspects covered in the questions.
0 pts
Missing
Posts no assignment.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Organization
10 pts
A+
9.5 pts
Excellent
Writing is clear, concise and organized in an easy to read style.
8.5 pts
Good
Writing has only minor issues with length, clarity and organization.
7.5 pts
Satisfactory:
Writing length, clarity and organization, are satisfactory.
5 pts
Half Credit
Writing has significant issues with length, clarity, and/or organization.
0 pts
No Marks
Length, clarity, organization, is unacceptable.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling & Mechanics
10 pts
A+
9.5 pts
Excellent
Writing is free of grammatical, spelling or mechanical errors.
8.5 pts
Good
Writing has only minor grammatical, spelling or mechanical errors.
7.5 pts
Satisfactory:
Writing has 2-3 grammatical, spelling or mechanical errors.
5 pts
Half Credit
Writing has significant grammatical, spelling or mechanical errors.
0 pts
No Marks
Grammar, spelling or mechanics are unacceptable.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
10 pts
A+
9.5 pts
Excellent
Outstanding references to video support writing and are correctly formatted using APA.
8.5 pts
Good
References to video fully support writing and are correctly formatted using APA.
7.5 pts
Satisfactory:
References to video are made and are mostly correctly formatted using APA.
5 pts
Half Credit
References to video are insufficient and contain significant APA format issues.
0 pts
No Marks
Includes no references.
10 pts
Total Points: 50
