Communications Question

Outline of ProposalTopic – Jurassic Park
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Introduction to and justification of research topic (1-2 paragraphs) DONE
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Research problem statement/question (1-2 clear sentences) DONE
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Scholarly goals of your research (1 paragraph) DONE
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Preliminary Literature Review (minimum five scholarly sources) with
proposedTheory/concept (see “Writing a Literature Review” and “Tips on Method and
Theories” on Blackboard) (2-3 pages)
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Proposed research method (see “Tips on Method and Theories” on Blackboard)
(1 paragraph for now)
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Bibliography (Works Cited APA FORMAT) of sources used in the proposal (as long as
needed)
RESEARCH Question
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Cohen’s Thesis 6 – Fear of the Monster is a Desire: How does the way dinosaurs are
portrayed in the “Jurassic Park” movie series add to the idea that monsters are signs of
social problems? How do these depictions relate to Cohen’s idea of the contradictory
desire for the monster?
Notes from online research
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How Jurassic Park Taught Me the Magic of Monster Stories
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Human tend to see monsters as threats to what is possible and a danger to the
unknown
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Not only are monsters awesome and intriguing, but they are also deadly and
ugly. Still, humans tend to gaze upon them with a unique awe, excited about their
fear of them
Format for Written Assignments
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All written assignments must be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point font (Times,
Helvetica, Calibri, or Cambria), with 1” margins, unless otherwise noted in the
assignment instructions.
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Identifying information (name, date,assignment) must be at the top of the first page.
Include page numbers if there are more than one page.
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All papers should be in the APA formatting style, including references, in-text citations,
and footnotes or appendices
Ethan Pickett
Prof Bui
COMM 301
March 14 2024
Research Paper Proposal
The study question looks at how Cohen’s Thesis 6 is connected to the well-known movie
series “Jurassic Park.” Cohen’s Thesis 6, which says that people are attracted to the fear of
monsters, is a great way to look at how dinosaurs are presented in “Jurassic Park.” The study
looks at how the movie series reflects and feeds modern fears, such as evil scientists,
environmental damage, and what happens when you try to be god. The goal is to find the deeper
social messages that are buried in the movies. This will help us understand how entertainment,
mental health, and public opinion all work together.
This study builds on Cohen’s ideas to look into how the dinosaurs in the “Jurassic Park” movie
series are used to make scary monsters into powerful symbols of society’s fear. The study looks
at how these images connect with Cohen’s idea of the contradictory desire for the monstrous. The
goal is to show how monster visuals, social fears, and audience interest all work together in the
series.
The main academic goal of this study is to look into how monsters, social fears, and how people
react to the “Jurassic Park” movie series are connected in many ways. The study wants to learn
more about how popular media shapes and shows cultural fears by carefully looking at how
dinosaurs are used as symbols of social fear. The study also tries to explain how people interact
with and understand scary and interesting images in movies by putting them in the context of
Cohen’s idea of the contradictory desire for the monstrous. Ultimately, the study aims to add to
the academic conversation about horror movies, monster language, and how popular culture
shapes and reflects social values and fears.
Looking at how Cohen’s Thesis 6 is linked to the popular movie series “Jurassic Park,” the study
question asks. What Cohen Thesis 6 says about how people are drawn to monster fears is a great
way to look at how dinosaurs are shown in “Jurassic Park.” This literature review will provide
research and evidence to connect the two topics and further explain the relationship between
them. Information has been pulled from articles and informational readings. The first is Cohen’s
Monster Culture (Seven Theses). Cohen’s Thesis 7 is strongly connected to the draw of the
genetically modified dinosaurs in “Jurassic Park,” which is explained in “Monster Theory:
Reading Culture.” People are scared and terrified of these creatures because they are unreliable
and could be a threat to humans, but they also represent a deep interest in and desire for the
unknown and the strange. Cohen says that monsters often represent the forbidden and strange
parts of life and are the culmination of our deepest wishes. In the same way, the dinosaurs in
“Jurassic Park” capture viewers with their awe-inspiring presence, appealing to people’s natural
interest in the worlds of long ago. Finding this connection between how the movie shows
dinosaurs and Cohen’s thesis shows how fear and desire are deeply rooted in monster stories.
“The monster also attracts.” (Cohen) – A lot of different things are stirred up by people’s wishes
for monsters and the scary things they can do. Another video titled “The Frankenstein Complex”