Classical Film Theory
several key similarities between the cultural theories of Walter Benjamin and his colleagues, Horkheimer and Adorno. However, they also differ, either subtly or more substantially, on some key points. For this option, develop a thesis about the Benjamin and Adorno/Horkheimer pieces in relation to ONE of the following themes:
a) culture and technological change
b) the relationship between culture and politics/economics/ideology
c) the nature of the audience/spectator/consumer (potentially in relation to cultural producers)

**Have a clear, well-articulated thesis

**Engage specifically with the work of the theorists you discuss and integrate quoted or paraphrased material appropriately

*4 Pages, excluding work cited page*

Classical Film Theory
several key similarities between the cultural theories of Walter Benjamin and his colleagues, Horkheimer and Adorno. However, they also differ, either subtly or more substantially, on some key points. For this option, develop a thesis about the Benjamin and Adorno/Horkheimer pieces in relation to ONE of the following themes:
a) culture and technological change
b) the relationship between culture and politics/economics/ideology
c) the nature of the audience/spectator/consumer (potentially in relation to cultural producers)

**Have a clear, well-articulated thesis

**Engage specifically with the work of the theorists you discuss and integrate quoted or paraphrased material appropriately

*4 Pages, excluding work cited page*