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This is an Old Syllabus - This Does NOT reflect current UAF courses, and I no longer work at UAF.  This is only kept online to help new teachers who are trying to write their own course descriptions.

2007 Spring THR F334w FE1 Movies and Films Tara Maginnis 3

This Syllabus is at http://www.costumes.org/classes/uafcostumeshop/pages/thr334movies1.htm

 Catalog Description:

2007 Spring THR F334w FE1 Movies and Films Tara Maginnis 3 This course explores rotating thematic topics in the study of the art of classic cinema (films) and the popular mass media (movies). Comparative analysis of classics and recent motion pictures are used to learn elements of film language, analysis and criticism in this writing intensive course. Prerequisites: ENGL F111X; ENGL F211X or F213X (or permission of instructor). CRN:35525

1/16/2007-5/11/2007

Time: 6:30pm- 9:30pm

Days: Mon

Campus: Fairbanks

Building: THEA

Room: 101

 Instructor: Tara Maginnis 474-7630 email: fftmm1@uaf.edu   web  site: http://www.costumes.org    Office Hrs:  I may be found in the costume shop (room 107 of the Fine Arts Theatre) 1-4:30pm M, 1-5pm Tu, Th, & F other than when department and production meetings are scheduled. (Not known at this time).

 Textbook: www.imdb.com and other web sites and library books as needed.

 Online Group: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thr334movies

 Course description: This semester’s topic will focus on “classic” films that have considerable bodies of criticism written on them already.  Students will be expected to research what several critics say about each film, and briefly digest this existing criticism into a compare and contrast essay with references and footnotes.  Final drafts of the papers will also include the student’s own critical opinion of the film with examples given to defend the student’s point of view.

Course Goals and Student Learning Outcomes:  Students should be able to express themselves in writing on the subject of Film, using critical and analytical language.  In particular I wish to hone your skills at making your writing clever, witty and cliché-free. 

Instructional methods: Students will view a selection of films, followed by a brief class discussion of the characters and themes contained in each.  Periodically students will generate critical papers comparing and contrasting the films and their critical reception.  Students may choose any of the films to be viewed in class as a subject for any of the three papers.  Online and library searches for readings on all the films are also required. 

Grading:  Your semester grade will be based on the following: Participation = 15%, Evidence of Research = 15%, 3 papers & 3 rewrites = 60%,

UAF Core Curriculum Boilerplate: “This course is designated as Writing-Intensive (W)…The designation applies to upper-division courses and means that a majority of the graded work in the course will be derived from writing activities.  Here are the general guidelines for the writing expected in this course:

·        Students will complete an ungraded writing sample on or near the first day of class to help the teacher assess writing ability and general competence.

·        Students will receive comments from the teacher and/or peers on drafts of written work.  In other words, students will work through a draft-and-redraft process so that they can apply feedback and become more effective writers.  If students complete a major research project, the teacher will supervise the students’ writing in stages. · Students will meet individually with the teacher at least once during the term to discuss their writing.” 

Course calendar: This schedule may be subject to change.
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Jan 22: Introduction, Complete ungraded writing samples: “The movie I love, that I most hate admitting I even like, is _________ and I like it because….” Watch That’s Entertainment.  Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. 

Jan 29: Hand over lists. Watch Metropolis (1927). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. 

Feb 5: Hand over lists. Watch Gold Diggers of 1933 (Duh…1933). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. Write rough draft of first paper. 

Feb 12: Hand over lists and rough draft of paper #1. Watch Citizen Kane (1941). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. 

Feb 19: Hand over lists and pick up paper for revision. Watch Casablanca (1942). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. Re-write paper # 1. 

Feb 26: Hand over lists and 2nd draft of paper #1. Watch The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. 

Mar 12: Spring break 3/12-3/16

Mar 19: Hand over lists. Watch The Red Shoes (1948). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. Write 1st draft of Paper #2. 

Mar 26: Hand over lists and 1st draft of Paper #2. Watch Sunset Boulevard (1950). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. 

April 2: Hand over lists, pick up papers for revision. Watch Singin’ in the Rain (1952). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. Write 2nd draft of Paper #2. 

April 9: Hand over lists and 2nd draft of Paper #2. Watch North by Northwest (1959). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. 

April 16 Hand over Lists. Watch Dr. Strangelove (1964). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. Write 1st draft of paper #3. 

April 23: Hand over lists and 1st draft of paper #3. Watch M*A*S*H* (1970). Discussion. Assignment: Research the next movie online or in the library and bring list of what you found. 

April 30: Hand over lists and pick up papers for revision. Watch Network (1976).  Discussion. Assignment: Write 2nd draft of paper #3. 

April 7: Final: Turn in 2nd draft of paper #3.  Watch Play it Again, Sam (1972). Discussion. 

Class participation (or alternatively, Message board participation) providing helpful commentary, ideas, and moral support to your fellow students is 15% of your grade.  If you find you cannot fully participate in the face-to-face class at any time due to travel, illness, or a show, you may participate in “virtual” form on the class message board during that week, and thus need not get behind.  The online message board is located at http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thr334movies.  

Attendance, Punctuality & Common Politeness:  It is difficult to earn full participation credit (15% of grade, remember?) if you miss a lot of the class presentations, or regularly come in late.  There is no specific number of absences that is a “cutoff” line for full credit, rather it is the amount of time I see your shining faces, the extent to which you do or don’t participate in the discussions, and above all, the frequency of times I have to shout to be heard over your private non-class-related conversations that influence my judgments on this matter.   I know that sitting watching movies induces a state of pleasant relaxation and group camaraderie that encourages talk, (and this is fine) but there are times, most obviously when I’m trying to address the whole class, that you need to stop your private conversations and let me be heard.  Repeated brainlessness in this matter WILL lose you points. 

 Making up a missed film: Inevitably there will be an occasion when you will be unable to make it to class.  On that occasion, please hunt down and view the missed class film on your own ASAP, and post your reflections on the film on the class eGroup.  This will make it clear to me that you are not some flaky git who can’t even drag your behind into a class that largely consists of watching movies, but rather a diligent student who was unavoidably detained, yet who is anxious to keep up in class. 

Important selections from the UAF Student Code of Conduct:  “UAF requires students to conduct themselves honestly and responsibly, and to respect the rights of others. Conduct that unreasonably interferes with the learning environment or that violates the rights of others is prohibited…. Honesty is a primary responsibility of you and every other UAF student. The following are common guidelines regarding academic integrity:

1.      Students will not collaborate on any quizzes, in-class exams, or take-home exams that will contribute to their grade in a course, unless permission is granted by the instructor of the course. Only those materials permitted by the instructor may be used to assist in quizzes and examinations.

2.      Students will not represent the work of others as their own. A student will attribute the source of information not original with himself or herself (direct quotes or paraphrases) in compositions, theses and other reports.

3.      No work submitted for one course may be submitted for credit in another course without the explicit approval of both instructors.”

Evaluation: Papers will be graded on the following criteria: Grammar and Spelling 25%, Sticking to a clear subject 25%, Coherent analysis with examples given 25%, Literate wit 25%.  

Support Services:  UAF Student Support Services office is located in 508 Gruening Building Phone: (907) 474 6844  Fax: (907) 474 7480 and further information may be obtained at http://www.uaf.edu/sssp or by E-mail: fysssp@uaf.edu  The UAF Writing Center is in 801 Gruening Bldg. 474.5314  house listed on their website: http://www.uaf.edu/english/writingcenter/index.html Both these offices can assist you with writing problems and one on one tutoring. 

Disabilities Services: The Office of Disability Services implements the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and insures that UAF students have equal access to the campus and course materials. I will work with the Office of Disabilities Services (203 WHIT, 474-7043) to provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities.

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