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Scope of the class
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History of cinema since 1970
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Around 1960, new cinemas began to emerge to counteract the dominance of Hollywood
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New waves and new national cinemas
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Emergence of global cinema
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Website
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contains syllabus
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links to all resources
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relevant links
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Dropbox vs. USB drive
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can't lose it
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Lectures
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historical and cultural context
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film movement
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form the basis of the exams
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Blog
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lecture summaries
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outlines
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slides
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film analyses
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commentary to relevant topics
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Screenings
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In Class Screenings
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Outside screenings
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Hulu Plus subscription recommended
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February, March, and April
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Readings
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Textbook
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Bordwell and Thompson
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second edition is acceptable, although page numbers are for the third edition
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Amazon link on the website
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Electronic Reserves
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Readings listed on the syllabus not in the textbook
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most are PDF copies
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you need a password to access ERes
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password is mon146
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some are links to databases
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require connection to QC network
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connect through proxy (requires QC Library Card)
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Assignments
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Weekly Blackboard Quizzes
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due each Friday at noon
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no late quizzes will be accepted
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take them on Blackboard
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Timeline of Historical Events
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25 events
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Complete the assignment on Blackboard
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Due February 10
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Hollywood Franchise Films
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I will assign you to a movie franchise in March
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Write a 1,200-word review of the franchise
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original film
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one or more sequel
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textual analysis
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marketing
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reception
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Lateness
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10% penalty for each day
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After five days, the assignment will receive a failing grade
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No credit after one weekti
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Exams
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Midterm in March
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Final in May
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objective tests
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true-false
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multiple choice
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fill-in-the-blank
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content
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based on lecture
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reinforced in the readings
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film screenings illustrate concepts
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