To what extent does the relationship between Theodore and Samantha in Spike Jonze’s Her correspond to Haraway’s concept of Cyborg, and what does this suggest about the future of intimate relationships?SL
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Official IB Result
IB Grade: A
Criteria A: Focus and Method
6/6
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3
6
Criteria StrandsPro
A.1Topic communication and clarity
Excellent
A.2Research question focus and appropriateness
Excellent
A.3Methodology completeness and effectiveness
Good
Criteria Feedback
- The student states a clear and focused research question that stays connected to Her and Haraway’s theory.
- The student's topic is communicated with purpose and the essay has a discernible line of inquiry throughout.
- The student selects a relevant theoretical lens and organizes the investigation around a manageable set of concepts.
- The student's method is more of a roadmap than a fully justified methodology.
- The scope sometimes becomes broader than the evidence can securely support, especially when discussing the future of intimate relationships.
- The student could explain more clearly why these scenes and concepts were selected and how they will be tested against the film.
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
4/6
0
3
6
Criteria StrandsPro
B.1Knowledge of topic and sources
Good
B.2Use of terminology and concepts
Good
Criteria Feedback
- The student shows clear knowledge of the film’s key moments and uses them appropriately in support of their ideas.
- The student uses subject-specific terminology accurately and mostly consistently.
- The student's understanding of Haraway’s central ideas is solid and clearly connected to the film.
- Some theoretical ideas are applied too categorically, which reduces nuance.
- Film-form vocabulary is present, but the analysis would benefit from more sustained attention to cinematic technique.
- A few claims would be stronger if the student distinguished more carefully between what the film shows and what they infer from the theory.
Criteria C: Critical Thinking
11/12
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6
12
Criteria StrandsPro
C.1Research quality and relevance
Moderate
C.2Analysis depth and effectiveness
Moderate
C.3Discussion and evaluation
Moderate
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Presentation
3/4
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2
4
Criteria StrandsPro
D.1Structure appropriateness
Excellent
D.2Layout and formatting
Good
Criteria Feedback
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