Film & Society

Spring 2011 Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number/Section SOC-4396, Section 501

Course Title Film & Society
Location TBD
Days & Times Hybrid Online course with 8 MANDATORY In-Person classes at UTD:
1. Thursday, January 13 7:00-9:45p (Introduction to class)
2. Thursday, January 27 7:00-9:45p (Unit 1)
3. Thursday, February 10 7:00-9:45p (Unit 2)
4. Thursday, February 24 7:00-9:45p (Unit 3)
5. Thursday, March 10 7:00-9:45p (Unit 4)
6. Thursday, March 31 7:00-9:45p (Unit 5)
7. Thursday, April 14 7:00-9:45p (Unit 6)
8. Thursday, April 28 7:00-9:45p (Final class)
(See below for a complete schedule)

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor Malinda E. Hicks

Phone 972-816-7048 (cell)
Email Address malinda.hicks@utdallas.edu (see “Email Use” section below)
Office Location GR 2.512-003
Office Hours In-Person: Thursdays, 4:00-6:00p or by appointment
Web: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00p via eLearning Chat function

COURSE PREREQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES, AND/OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION

How do we understand our own society? We may be oblivious to the impact of our own social class, for
example, in where we live, the education we receive, the jobs we hold—even the way we rear our children.
Like goldfish in a bowl, we typically only become aware of our own social environment when someone shines a
light on it (or when the water gets cloudy ).

Movies have a remarkable way of “shining light” on the social worlds we inhabit. Through the concentrated
lens of plot, music, and cast, we gain the opportunity to look at social groups and interactions through fresh
eyes, to see what we generally ignore. However, it can be helpful to learn how to see social life through the
medium of film. Without a sociological framework, we may focus solely on the plot or the special effects and
ignore the impact of the social on what we see and how we interpret it.

This class is designed to be an opportunity for students to develop their sociological imaginations through
the viewing, discussion, and analysis of feature-length films. It is not a class on film theory or production or the
film industry, but rather the sociological implications of film—using movies as a sociological data source, if you
will. Expect to be challenged but also to have fun—and don’t be surprised if the way you look at movies in the
future changes as well!

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES

This course is designed as an application class, not an introductory concepts class. As such, students will
be able to apply what they have learned in previous courses as well as to practice using unconventional
sources of data to answer research questions.

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 It will be taught using two interlocking tracks (think of it as two sides of a zipper): sociological film analysis
and research paper development. During the 1st half of the semester we will prepare for, watch, and analyze
films; the 2nd half will focus on developing your own research skills using a film of your choice.

Thus, upon successful completion of the course you should be able to:
1. Identify and explain key sociological concepts through critical analysis of feature films
2. Conduct sociological research using films as a data source
3. Produce clear, logical, and persuasive papers with appropriate grammar and citations

COURSE FORMAT

Since this is a “hybrid” (in-person and on-line) course, most of your instruction, participation, and
“attendance” will be done on-line through UTD’s eLearning system. Your learning outcomes will be derived
from discussion and analysis of the films and pertinent readings and will come as a result of learning to critique
the films and develop and answer a research question. While there will be deadlines for eLearning
assignments, there will be no scheduled “on-line” meetings—thus, you can “attend” at your convenience.
However, we will have 8 (eight) MANDATORY in-person class events (including the first day of class,
January 13, 2011) where we will watch a film together and participate afterwards in an expert panel discussion
of the topic. Some of these film events may be open to the University. Because these films may be edited for
length in order to fit within the time-span of the class, you should plan to rent/borrow/download the movie
and watch it on your own time prior to coming to class.

***ALERT!***

Some of the films we will watch may contain vulgar or obscene language, violence, brief nudity, or explicit
depictions of heterosexual or (mild) homosexual activity. If you would find this material difficult to view, you
may want to consider taking a different course.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS

Cinematic Sociology: Social Life in Film.

Sutherland, Jean-Anne and Feltey, Kathryn. 2009.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press. (paper) ISBN 1-4129-60460.

Other assigned reading material will be accessed via library e-reserve

http://www.utdallas.edu/library/services/reserves/reservesvc.htm.

Film rentals: Students will be asked to watch each of the assigned films outside of class in addition to
the In class viewing, since the version shown in class may be edited to conserve time. Each of the
assigned films will be put on reserves at the McDermott Library and may be borrowed at no charge;
they are also readily available through commercial outlets like Blockbuster and Netflix.

OPTIONAL TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS

You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist.

Conley, Dalton. 2008.
New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co. (paper) ISBN 978-0-393-92760-3
NOTE: This book is optional but may be helpful, particularly if you do not have a background in
sociology. It may be purchased through Amazon or other on-line textbook sources, or it may also be
rented for 6 months at a reduced rate (see http://books.wwnorton.com/books/detail-
formats.aspx?ID=18778). It will be put on reserves at the McDermott Library. [If you have an
introductory sociology text from another course that explains key terms and theories, you may
substitute it if desired.]

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 Students will also need to consult a style manual in order to accurately cite the required essays for this
course. I prefer the American Sociological Association (ASA) Style, a guide for which can be found at
http://www.asanet.org/Quick%20Style %20Guide.pdf. If you must use another style, please see me
first.

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS

Computer Knowledge
Because instruction for this course will take place both on-line as well as in-person, you MUST have a
basic understanding of both computer and Internet technology. If you do not have these skills, you may want to
consider taking a different course.

Computer Access
You SHOULD have reliable computer access with a high speed connection like a cable modem, DSL, or T-
1 connection. Information on minimum computer and browser requirements can be found at
http://www.utdallas.edu/oee/distance/webct/index.html#techreqs. If you do not have a fast and/or reliable
internet connection where you live, you are strongly encouraged to do your class work at an alternate location.
UTD has several computer labs on-campus that are available for your use (see http://www.utdallas.edu/ir/labs/
for locations and hours). Electronic technology can be unreliable, so please plan ahead! Computer or internet
problems are NOT considered allowable excuses for not completing assignments.

eLearning System
This class uses UTD’s eLearning System to manage the on-line component. You should access your
eLearning account before the first day of class to ensure that you do not have problems with web browser
incompatibility, etc. A learning guide for students is provided on your course home page, and additional
resources are located at http://www.utdallas.edu/oee/distance/eLearningHelpdesk.html or by calling 1-866-588-
3192. Please do NOT ask me for technical support—you will need to access these support resources to
resolve any user problems you have with eLearning.

Any modifications or changes to the course will be posted as an announcement in eLearning—it is your
responsibility to check these announcements frequently and keep updated on any changes to our course
calendar.

EMAIL USE

The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of communication between
faculty/staff and students through electronic mail. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning
security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university encourages all official student
email correspondence be sent only to a student’s U.T. Dallas email address and that faculty and staff consider
email from students official only if it originates from a UTD student account. This allows the university to
maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individual corresponding and the security of the
transmitted information. UTD furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all
communication with university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas provides a
method for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail forwarded to other accounts.

Thus, due to the above-mentioned restrictions I cannot respond to emails from any type of account other
than a UTD email account.

Please send e-mail to my utdallas account (malinda.hicks@utdallas.edu) and NOT through eLearning!

I will respond to all emails within 48 hours (but usually as soon as I receive them). While I will make every
effort to respond to your email promptly, please plan your work accordingly to allow for a reasonable response
time from me.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

A detailed explanation of academic integrity is available at http://go.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies, with

extensive guidelines for avoiding plagiarism in your assignments. Plagiarism, especially from the web, from
portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the
university’s policy on plagiarism (see general catalog for details). This course will use the resources of
www.turnitin.com, which searches the web for possible plagiarism and is over 90% effective.

Also, please be aware that for online classes, letting another person complete your work for you or
representing them as you is considered cheating. Only the student registered for the class may participate
in class work or assignments. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN WORK!

GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The University of Texas at Dallas provides a number of policies and procedures designed to provide students
with a safe and supportive learning environment. Brief summaries of the policies and procedures are provided
for you at http://go.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies and include information about technical support, field trip
policies, off-campus activities, student conduct and discipline, copyright infringement, withdrawal from class,
student grievance procedures, incomplete grades, access to Disability Services, and religious holy days. You
may also seek further information at these websites:
http://www.utdallas.edu/BusinessAffairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm
http://www.utdallas.edu/judicialaffairs/UTDJudicialAffairs-HOPV.html
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/copypol2.htm
http://www.utdallas.edu/disability/documentation/index.html

These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor.

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EVALUATION AND GRADING

Film & Reading Response Activities

For each unit, you will complete an assigned Response Activity. These activities will change from week to
week, and they may include writing a response paper, responding to a discussion board prompt, and creating
an entry to the eLearning Blog. All activities will be conducted, submitted, and graded through eLearning.

Blog Entry: A blog entry will be submitted in response to the prompts listed your “Introduction”
eLearning page.

Response Paper: These papers will be your response to the films we watch in class. Response
papers will be submitted via eLearning. Write a 2-3 page paper (double-spaced, standard 12-point
Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins) discussing the following:
o A brief (no more than one paragraph) plot summary
o The sociological perspective or theory presented by the filmmaker (e.g., functionalist, conflict,
symbolic interactionist, feminist, etc.)
o The social issues and/or social problems being examined in the film (e.g., homelessness,
social mobility, empowerment of women, etc.). Use your textbook for examples of issues.
o A reference to comments made by the panel.
o Your personal reaction to the film—Does the film agree with your personal world view, or does
it represent experiences you have had, or has it changed your opinion about an issue. [A good
instruction sheet on how to write a response paper written by Dr. Owen Williamson of the
University of Texas at El Paso can be found at http://utminers.utep.edu/omwilliamson/
engl0310link/readerresponse.htm.]
o Outside references are not required but they must be properly cited if you use them. If
referring only to the textbook, put only the author(s)’s last name and the page number (i.e.,
Sutherland and Feltey, 152).

Discussion Questions: I will post 3-4 discussion questions that refer to the readings, the films, or both
on the eLearning Discussion Board. You must answer 2 of these questions as well respond to 2 of
your classmates’ postings. Each original posting(s) should:
o Mention at least 2 points from the week’s readings, the movie, and/or the panel discussion.
o Relate new content to what you have already learned in the course to date
o Critically analyze the content—your posting should not be just a summary of the reading
o Write grammatically correct and proofread for spelling errors (it counts in the real world, so it
counts here too)
o You may relate content to your own personal experiences as long as you stay within the
subject matter and stick to the class material

Your responses to other students and the instructor should:

o Incorporate from the other postings
o Be logically reasoned and supported
o Be grammatically correct and proofread for spelling errors

Examples of unacceptable posts:

o I agree
o Yes
o No
o Ditto
o Whatever
o That’s lame
o A vague generalization that does not indicate that you’ve read the material
o Anything abusive
o A personal example minus the incorporation of the readings
o A rant unrelated to the topic
o Text shorthand

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Film Research Paper (including Film Choice, Research Question, and Lit Review Assignments)

Your final assignment will be to produce a film research paper, 8-12 pages in length, using a film of your
choice. This assignment will be worth a total of The objective of this assignment is to give you practice in using
unconventional data, in this case a film, to answer a research question. All the work we do throughout the
semester, including your careful reading of the textbook, will prepare you for this assignment!

You must choose a film that we have NOT watched in class, nor can it be one that was analyzed at length in
the textbook. You may choose one from the extensive list of films in the back of the textbook or you may
choose another film (see me first). The paper will follow the model shown in Sutherland & Feltey, pp. 11-12.
Detailed instructions will be provided during the semester.

PLEASE NOTE: The final film research paper is due at our final F2F meeting on April 28.
You MUST submit the paper to www.turnitin.com no later than the start of class, 7:00
p.m., on April 28. I will not accept the paper unless it has been screened by
www.turnitin.com, which will result in a zero (0) for the assignment.

Quizzes

It is imperative that you do your reading in order to participate well in class. The use of quizzes throughout the
semester strongly encourages students to keep up with their reading, especially for on-line classes. Thus,
there will be 6 quizzes that will include material both from the text as well as from the supplementary readings.
Questions may include multiple choice, true/false, and short answer formats. All quizzes will be available in
eLearning and will be timed—once you start the quiz, you will have one (1) hour to complete it.

Panel Questions

Since we will have 5 feature films (not including the one shown on the first day of class), we will also have 5
panels comprised of faculty members and other discussants who have expertise on the topic. Based on your
understanding of the topic and readings, you will submit 2 questions for each panel through the Assignments
tool on eLearning. I will choose the ones to ask from among those submitted.

Participation & Attendance

A portion of your grade (10%) is allotted for participation and attendance. I consider participation to be
thoughtful and appropriate contributions to on-line and F2F discussions. Negative participation includes
interruptions, inappropriate language or conduct, talking to your neighbors, Facebooking and texting during the
movie, etc. Please note that this component of evaluation is not purely quantitative but instead involves my
discretion as to your participation in the course.

Late/Make-Up Work/Extra Credit

Because this is a hybrid course and we will only be meeting for 8 of the 16 weeks, there should be ample
time to complete all written assignments. Therefore, late assignments will not be accepted, nor will make-
up work be given. No extra credit assignments will be given in this class.

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 Percentage of
Evaluation Component Grade
Film research paper (including intermediate
assignments) 30%

Film/reading response activities (blog, discussion

questions/responses, response papers) 30%
Quizzes 15%
Panel questions 15%
Participation & attendance 10%
Total points 100%

GRADING SCALE

Your goal is to demonstrate your development toward mastery of the learning objectives of this course.
These goals will be discussed throughout the course. The general criteria for grading, as well as point
percentage breakdowns, are as follows:

A: Outstanding participation in all course activities; all assigned work completed on time; very high quality in
all work; evidence of significant and sustained development in learning objectives.
Percentage of total points: 90-92% = A-, 93% or higher = A

B: Above average participation in all course activities; all assigned work completed on time; consistently high
quality in course work; evidence of marked and above average development in learning objectives.
Percentage of total points: 80-82% = B-, 83-86% = B, 87-89% = B+

C: Good (but average) participation in all course activities; all assigned work completed; generally good
quality overall in course work; evidence of some development in learning objectives.
Percentage of total points: 70-72% = C-, 73-76% = C, 77-79% = C+

D: Uneven participation in course activities; some gaps in assigned work completed; inconsistent quality in
course work; evidence of development in learning objectives is partial or unclear.
Percentage of total points: 60-62% = D-, 63-66% = D, 67-69% = D+

F: Minimal participation in course activities; serious gaps in assigned work completed; very low quality in
course work; little or no evidence of development in learning objectives.
Percentage of total points: ≤59% = F

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HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE

This course will be taught largely as an on-line course. Taking an on-line class gives you flexibility in
managing a crowded schedule; however, do not assume that this equates to an “easy” class. The key to doing
well in an on-line course is having the self-discipline to complete your readings, assignments, film viewings, and
response activities on time. Following are some basic tips that will help you succeed in this course:

1. Treat the on-line sessions like a regular, “live” class. I strongly encourage you to treat this like
any other live class—set aside a dedicated time that you do your coursework; review this syllabus regularly to
ensure that you are on task; and meet your deadlines early for your assignments. Procrastination will only
cause you problems with your grades in this class, and all deadlines will be fairly and uniformly enforced.

2. Attend the face-to-face (F2F) classes! Attendance on the scheduled film nights is crucial and will
constitute a portion of your grade. While you will be asked to view the movies on your own, you will also
gain valuable insight from the panelists and the in-person group discussions. Consequently, you will be
expected to show evidence of the panel discussion in your response activities. However, in the event of
an unavoidable absence, you are wholly responsible for contacting classmates to find out what has been
missed.

3. Prepare for class appropriately. Read all of the required reading for each class before class. This
will allow you to actively participate in the panel and on-line discussions. Remember—this is a 3-credit, senior-
level (4000) course. As a general rule you should be prepared to spend at least 6 hours outside of class each
week doing your readings, studying, and preparing assignments. This is the equivalent of 2 hours for every
hour inside class and is a bare minimum expectation.

4. Pay careful attention to the films. It will come as no surprise to me that some of you signed up
thinking, “how hard can watching movies be?” The truth is that it isn’t hard to watch movies purely for pleasure.
Watching films for substantive content and further analysis is a much different task. Do not be lulled into
passively watching. You should be carefully thinking and taking notes during the film. I will provide a
worksheet to assist in this task.

5. Please show respect to the instructor, the panelists, and your fellow students by observing proper
virtual and face-to-face (F2) classroom behavior. This includes:

o Be on time! The films will begin promptly at 7:00 pm in order to allow sufficient time for the panel
discussion following the viewing.
o Nobody likes hearing phones ringing or people talking during a movie! Switch cell phones,
pagers, and other personal electronic devices to OFF, SILENT, or VIBRATE during class. If
you are required by your job to have any of these devices on at all times, please see me
specifically. I reserve the right to confiscate any of these devices should I determine they are
distracting to the class. I will return the device at the end of the class period.
o Use appropriate language, write in complete sentences, and use proper grammar and
punctuation in all your posts and assignments. Text messaging language is NOT appropriate
anywhere in our virtual classroom, so please act and speak as you would in a live class, knowing
that I will be monitoring class correspondence.
o We may discuss issues that may make you uncomfortable by challenging your belief systems.
While open dialogue and disagreement are both expected and invited, I will not tolerate any
intimidation, direct hostility, or other acts of disrespect towards anyone in the class, either in
person or on-line. Persons violating this rule may be asked to withdraw from the class.
o Do not use the discussion boards or other eLearning tools in this class for anything not related
to the course. Students who abuse these privileges will have their final grades penalized
accordingly.

6. See me if you are having any difficulty with the material. Not everyone in this class has experience
studying sociology, so please contact me if you need extra help with these or any other concepts. We can talk
through any problems or issues. Do not wait until the end of the semester to come talk about “what can I do so
I don’t flunk your course.” That is too late (and the answer is probably, “nothing”).

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 7. Take advantage of UTD student resources. Considering that this is an upper-level class, I assume
that students have had experience in writing analytic and/or persuasive papers using Standard English and
proper rules of grammar and punctuation. If you feel your writing skills are inadequate, please take advantage
of the excellent Writing Center services available through the GEMS Center located at CN 1.126, 972-883-6707
or at http://www.utdallas.edu/GEMS/writing/index.html. They are there to help you learn how to organize your
thoughts, outline a paper, and write clearly and persuasively.

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Assignments & Academic Calendar:

NOTE: While the face-to-face (F2F) schedule is fixed, the assignment of specific topics and films to be viewed
is subject to change. Any changes will be clearly noted on the class eLearning page.

F2F
Week Date Topic Assignments
Meeting

In class:
Introduction to course; syllabus review
Watch documentary, “Subdivided”
Panel discussion
1 Jan. 13 Introduction Jan. 13 After F2F class:
Read Sutherland & Feltey (S&F) Ch. 1
Read Conley, Ch. 1 (eReserves)
Quiz 1 (eLearning)—due 1/19/11, 1:00 a.m.
Post Blog 1 entry (eLearning)—due 1/19/11, 1:00 a.m.

Before F2F class:

Preview Film 1, “Pursuit of Happyness” before In class viewing
Read S&F Ch. 2
Read Gilbert, Ch. 10, 11, and fig. 1.1 (eReserves)
Read Kerbo, pp 9-12 (optional) (eReserves)
Read article by Wingate-Lewinson et al. (eReserves)
Unit 1:
Jan. 20 Quiz 2 (eLearning)—due 1/25/11, 1:00 a.m.
2-3 Social Class/ Jan. 27
Jan. 27 Submit panel questions (eLearning)—due 1/25/11, 1:00 a.m.
Inequality
In class:
Watch Film 1, “Pursuit of Happyness”
Panel discussion
After F2F class:
Answer discussion board questions + response (eLearning)—
due 1/31/11, 1:00 a.m.

Before F2F class:

Preview Film 2, “Lone Star” before In class viewing
Read S&F Ch. 3
Other readings will be assigned on eLearning
Unit 2: Quiz 3 (eLearning)—due 2/8/11, 1:00 a.m.
Feb. 3
4-5 Race and Feb. 10 Submit panel questions (eLearning)—due 2/8/11, 1:00 a.m.
Feb. 10
Ethnicity In class:
Watch Film 2, “Lone Star”
Panel discussion
After F2F class:
Submit response paper (eLearning)—due 2/14/11, 1:00 a.m.

Before F2F class:

Read Berg Ch. 2 and Ch. 11 (eReserves)
Read articles by Knopf, McMenamin (eReserves)
Other readings will be assigned on eLearning
Unit 3:
Feb. 17 Submit proposed topic, choice of film, and research
6-7 Research Feb. 24
Feb. 24 question(s)—due 2/22/11, 1:00 a.m.
Methods
In class:
Lecture on research methods (no film tonight)
Group discussions on research paper and research questions

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 F2F
Week Date Topic Assignments
Meeting

Before F2F class:

Preview Film 3, “Up in the Air” before In class viewing
Read S&F Ch. 5
Other readings will be assigned on eLearning
Quiz 4 (eLearning)—due 3/8/11, 1:00 a.m.
Submit panel questions (eLearning)—due 3/8/11, 1:00 a.m.
In class:
Unit 4:
8-9
Mar. 3
Work & Mar. 10 Watch Film 3, “Up in the Air”
Mar. 10 Panel discussion
Family
After F2F class:
Answer discussion board questions + response (eLearning)—
due 3/21/11, 1:00 a.m.

***Please note: The deadline for this week’s response activity is

March 21, after Spring Break. However, you may submit it before
the break if you choose (I recommend it!).***
10 Mar. 17 None n/a SPRING BREAK—NO CLASSES
Before F2F class:
Preview Film 4, “The Soloist” before In class viewing
Read Gladwell (eReserves)
Other readings will be assigned on eLearning
Unit 5: Quiz 5 (eLearning)—due 3/29/11, 1:00 a.m.
Mar. 24
11-12 Health & Mar. 31 Submit panel questions (eLearning)—due 3/29/11, 1:00 a.m.
Mar. 31
Disability In class:
Watch Film 4, “The Soloist”
Panel discussion
After F2F class:
Submit response paper (eLearning)—due 4/4/11, 1:00 a.m.
Before F2F class:
Preview Film 5 before In class viewing
Read S&F Ch. 6
Other readings will be assigned on eLearning
Quiz 6 (eLearning)—due 4/12/11, 1:00 a.m.
Unit 6:
Apr. 7 Submit panel questions (eLearning)—due 4/12/11, 1:00 a.m.
13-14 Global Apr. 14
Apr. 14 In class:
Connections
Watch Film 5, “Syriana”
Panel discussion
After F2F class:
Post Blog 2 entry (eLearning)—due 4/18/11, 1:00 a.m.

In class:
Final TURN IN FINAL FILM RESEARCH PAPER—due 4/28/11, 7:00
Apr. 21 Research p.m. (paper must be submitted to www.turnitin.com prior to
15-16 Apr. 28
Apr. 28 Paper; Class handing it in for grading!)
Wrap-up Short (~10 min.) presentations on films (directions to follow)
Class wrap-up and course evaluations

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