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Fall 2010-Spring 2011

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<ul><ul><li>Syllabus outlines grading policies, assignments, and units of study </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>You are responsible for its contents. If you have a question about something, ASK. </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Your first assignment is to indicate that you have read and understood the syllabus. State this on edmodo.com </li></ul></ul>

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<ul><ul><li>What do YOU expect to get out of this course? </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>What grade do you expect to get? What are you willing to do to get it? Who is responsible for this grade? </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Do you have a strategy in place if you should be absent or run into difficulty? </li></ul></ul>

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<ul><ul><li>Check our class page at least once a week (more often if you are absent)! Assignment descriptions and test dates are posted there. </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Make sure I know in advance if you know you will be out, and try to email me (rebecca64@gmail.com) if you are unexpectedly absent (communication is key!) </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>You have 3 school days to make up any missing work or tests </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>If you miss a test or an assignment, YOU are responsible for scheduling the makeup </li></ul></ul>

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Quarter One grades: Other assignments or quizzes may be included in the “test” category, at the instructor's discretion. Quarter One grades

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Quarter Two grades: Other assignments or quizzes may be included in the “test” category, at the instructor's discretion.

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<ul><ul><li>… be on TIME </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Be HERE (attendance COUNTS; read your syllabus for my lateness policy) </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>complete assignments on time </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Please don't bring food (drinks are ok) </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>remember we are not the only class to use this room, so treat it accordingly </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Follow school policies regarding dress code and electronic equipment </li></ul></ul>

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Discussion One:

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<ul><ul><li>3 Films you have seen most recently (to the best of your memory) </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Bring this list with you tomorrow </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>5 favorite films that you have seen/top 5 films you recommend </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Bring this list with you tomorrow </li></ul></ul>

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<ul><ul><li>FILM is an art form </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Art is a reflection of our culture </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>MOVIES are a business </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Economic trends are a reflection of our culture </li></ul></ul>

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YOU TELL ME: <ul><ul><li>what makes a GREAT movie? </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>does “Hollywood” determine what makes a good movie? </li></ul></ul>