Critical Investigation Task 4

Essay Plan

Introduction;                                                             200 Words                                 
- Lay out argument: Representation of Asians in British Film + TV is changing.
- Mention Primary + Secondary Texts.

Section 1:                                                                  400 Words
- Historical Texts
- Trace history of Asians on British Film + TV. Get some textual analysis in.

Section 2:                                                                  500 Words
- Primary Text: Citizen Khan
- Explore both sides of this text, look at Criticisms as well as positives.
- Textual Analysis used to support points
- Research

Section 3:                                                                  500 Words
- Wider contexts + academic research
- Why this is important
- Solid academic research on topic
- Bring in web research
- Islamaphobia
- Post 9/11

Section 4:                                                                  300 Words
- Media theory: Stereotyping + Representation
- Alternative academic research
- Dyer, Medhurst, Perkins.

Section 5:                                                                   300 Words
- Future of Diversity on British Film/TV
- Are things changing for the better?

Conclusion:                                                                200 Words
- Do you still agree with your argument: that things are now better than they were.