MONDAYS (Lectures) from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Room 238 UC)
and WEDNESDAYS (Screenings) from 9:30 - 12:00 Noon (Room 240 UC)
Office 450 University College,
Phone: 474-9398
Messages: Film Secretary 474-9581 ( 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.)
E-Mail:
walz@cc.umanitoba.ca or
film@umanitoba.ca
Office Hours: Mondays and
Wednesdays 1:30- 2:30 pm or by appointment
Course
Objectives
Requirements
Procedural Matters
Grading
Final Exam
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To advance your understanding of the techniques
and terminology of film.
2. To introduce films outside the normal range of
student interest.
3. To acquaint the student with the basics of film
history.
4. To encourage creative and reflective responses
to films rather than simple judgmental reactions.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Full attendance at screenings (plus 5 minutes)
and lectures (roll will be taken)
2. Attention to films, readings, classes.
3. No talking, eating or drinking in screenings or
classes.
4. Assignments:
a) pop quizzes 30%
b) short paper (1500-2000 words) 30% (end of
February)
c) final exam or approved option 40% (exam period)
Screening schedule
Textbook: The Films of Steven Spielberg edited by Charles Silet, plus
additional essays.
PROCEDURAL MATTERS:
1. Papers must be typed and double spaced.
PROOF-READ EVERYTHING and engage your computer’s spell-check
2. Do not enclose papers in folders, and
especially not those irritating plastic see-through covers!!!
3. Proposals for optional assignments must be
submitted in writing. Students who do not meet deadlines for assignments or
miss more than three classes may NOT choose the optional assignment.
4. If you miss a class, it is up to you to get the
notes on work you missed. I do not repeat lectures, but I will assist those who
have legitimate excuses. If you miss a quiz, you will get a zero.
GRADING:
1. Originality and insightfulness in observation
and thought.
2. Thoroughness and attention to details in
sustaining general ideas.
3. Logical organization & coherent development of
an argument.
4. Grammar that is noticeably deficient will
result in a lower grade.
If you are having trouble, please
contact Student Resource Services (such as The Learning Assistance Centre, or
the English Language Centre) or the Counseling Service.
Late Papers: will result in
the loss of ˝ of a grade per week (An “A” becomes a “B+”, etc.).
NO
LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER GRADED PAPERS ARE RETURNED.
Assignments/papers more than one (1)
week late will be graded but no comments will be provided.
N.B. Students should acquaint
themselves with the University’s policy on plagiarism and cheating and
examination impersonation
(see the University of
Manitoba General Calendar, p. 29-30).
LETTER GRADE, PERCENTAGE MARK, AND
GRADE POINT AVERAGE EQUIVALENTS
The letter grade system employed in
this course conforms to the university practice set out in the General Calendar.
|
Letter Grade |
Grade Point |
Comment |
Numeric Range |
|
A+ |
4 |
Exceptional |
95-200 |
|
A |
4 |
Excellent |
85-94 |
|
B+ |
3.5 |
Very Good |
81-84 |
|
B |
3 |
Good |
75-80 |
|
C+ |
2.5 |
Satisfactory |
71-74 |
|
C |
2 |
Adequate |
65-70 |
|
D |
1 |
Marginal |
55-64 |
|
F |
0 |
Fail |
0-54 |
The common penalty in the Faculty of
Arts for plagiarism in a written assignment, test or examination is a grade of
“F” for the course. For the most serious acts of plagiarism, such as the
purchase of an essay or cheating on a test or examination, the penalty can also
include suspension for a period up to five (5) years from registration in
courses taught in a particular department in the Faculty of Arts or from all
courses taught in the Faculty. The Faculty also reserves the right to submit
student work that is suspected of being plagiarized to internet sites designed
to detect plagiarism.
FINAL EXAM
The Final exam will be held on April
21st at 6:00pm in the Great Hall of University College, seats 94 - 114. For further information see the UofM's Exam
Timetable page
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