Western Civilization and Culture

Create a profile of one individual that influenced Western Civilization and/or Culture (Minimum 8-10 pages, double-spaced, and font size 12).

Choices for your profile could range from an array of historical characters such as Hammurabi to a film producer/director or a musical genius that changed/influenced the history of composing music or producing films in Western culture (Beethoven – Beatles or David O. Selznick – Stanley Kubrick etc). You might also want to consider a contemporary personality from various fields, an artist or performer provided you have a persuasive argument to consider that she/he might potentially influence or already changed Western Culture (In this case, you might want to interview this personality – consider email or instant message interviews). Moreover, it could be about any personality that made or could induce an impact on the field of your major at Emerson.

Create a clear profile of your choice emphasizing his/her accomplishments and how they influenced Western civilization or culture.

Remember, as explained in class, this assignment is not intended to be a mere biography of the individual of your choice; therefore, explore your subject beyond mere historical facts of one’s life. Try to highlight aspects of this person’s life that fascinated you or that prompted you to profile her/him.

It is suggested that the closer you probe, articulate, and integrate the aspects of this assignment to your own future career, personal life, or interests the more fascinating and beneficial it might be for you to profile. 

Include at least 6 in-text citations from different sources and Works Cited – Bibliography – MLA Style.

You have the option of writing this paper, as per syllabus, on PowerPoint that includes graphics from the works and pictures of your character of choice. The PowerPoint must include all aspects of the Word document paper such as in-text citations and Works Cited – Bibliography – MLA Style..  The PowerPoint option must be equivalent to 8-10 pages of TEXT (8-10 pages in Word doc.) in addition to as many graphic slides or video clips as you find necessary.

Duration of your presentation should not exceed 10-15 minutes (noting that we have a large number of wonderful students in our class; ALL of whom deserve equal time).