DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

FREDONIA, NEW YORK

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: CM 386 International Films Fall 2005 6:30-9 Tuesdays Fenton 108 CRN 34933

 

 


 

     

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTOR

 

Ted Schwalbe

Office: McEwen 326

Telephone: 673-3410

Office Hours: 11-12 M,W,Th,F or by appointment

e-mail: schwalbe@fredonia.edu

course web page: http://www.fredonia.edu/department/communication/schwalbe/cm386.htm

 

ABOUT THE COURSE

 

          This course will compliment COMM 385 (International Media) by allowing the class to view, discuss, and critique a variety of contemporary international movies on a weekly basis. Emphasis will be placed examining how contemporary cultures are portrayed through film.

 

ATTENDANCE

 

You are expected to attend all screenings. Five points will be deducted from your final average for each unexcused absence (or for late). Verifiable and legitimate absences in which I am notified ahead of time will not result in lost points. You are responsible for all worked missed as well as handing in any assignments due.

 

            You are expected to participate in class discussions. A portion of your final grade reflects participation.

 

If you have a cell phone, either do not bring it to class or make sure it is turned off. 10 points will be deducted from your final average the first time it goes off. If it goes off a second time you will be required to withdraw from the course.

 

 

            All assignments are due at the beginning of class assigned. No assignments are accepted late.

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY

 

            As the University Catalog states, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Examples are given in the catalog. Any instance will result in a zero grade for that assignment. A second occurrence will result in a failing grade for the course and possible expulsion from the University.

 

 

ASSESSMENT

 

Participation                            30%

Written Assignment 1             20%

Written Assignment 2             50%

           

            Final grades will be based on your composite average.

 

A          90+                              C         70-74

A-                 87-90                           C-        67-70

B+       84-87                           D+       64-67

B          80-84                           D         60-64

B-                 77-80                           D-        57-60

C+       74-77                           F          <57

                                               

Movie Viewing Schedule

 

Note: Film titles subject to change. All films will be shown in Fenton 108 unless otherwise indicated.

 

8/30    Shower (China)                    

 

9/6       Mostly Martha (Germany)

 

9/13    Midaq Alley (Mexico)

 

9/20    Himalaya (Nepal)

 

9/27    Kontrol (Hungary)

 

10/4    Wooden Camera (South Africa)

 

10/11  Donya (Iran)

 

10/18  Take Care of My Cat (S. Korea)

 

10/25  Bread and Tulips (Italy)

 

11/1    Bitter Sugar (Cuba)

 

11/8    Monsoon Wedding (India)

 

11/15  Brother (Russia)

 

11/29  Madame Brouette (Senegal)

 

12/6    Broken Wings (Israel)

 

 

DISCLAIMER – Any elements of this syllabus are subject to change by the instructor.

 

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