World Literature and Film
Mr. Parrilli, Mr. Stock, and Ms. Flint

ALL LATE WORK AND EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY MAY 16th! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Semester Films--Click on title for information, writing assignments, etc.:

We also have two extra credit opportunities here! Essanay Studios and Outside Film Project!

Extra Credit Films: Any film up for Best Picture 2007, Good Will Hunting, Out of Sight, LA Confidential. Maria Full of Grace.

OUTSIDE READING PROJECT DUE MAY 16TH--NO EXCEPTIONS!

Texts:
The Maltese Falcon
The Ballad of the Sad Café (copy provided)
As well as teacher photocopied packets
Outside Reading Novel (student selected & acquired title)

On at least one occasion this semester, you will be required to purchase one of your books at a store outside of school. I will make arrangements with Burke’s Books in “Uptown” Park Ridge to sell you the book at a discount. I will tell you at least one week in advance when you need to purchase your books. Once we start reading a novel, I expect you to bring it to class every day until we finish the unit. Failure to do so will affect your grade. Since this is a film course you will also be required on several occasions this semester to go to the movies and rent others at a local video store or library. Class Instructions:a. Students with special needs are invited to identify themselves early in the term so we have time to make any necessary arrangements.
b. A student who does not withdrawal officially from a course may receive a grade of “F” depending on course progress or course attendance, which will become a part of the student’s permanent record.
c. Each student is responsible for adhearing to the code of student conduct as stated.
d. Plagiarism is cheating and will result in a failing grade.
e. Students must complete all major assignments in order to receive a passing grade in this course. No exceptions!
f. Grades are on a strict scale:
100%-90% A
89%-80% B
79%-70% C
69%-60% D
Below 59.9% FSpecific End Competencies:
This course will teach you how to visualize a book and read a Film. This course will teach you how to enhance your critical eye and strengthen your creative eye. Students will gain a greater appreciation for the work that goes in to the creation and production of a film through a variety of creative projects and activities. Students will have the opportunity to write for a wide variety of purposes. The assignments and topics chosen will be generated from the literature and films we view and discuss. Students will recognize the impact of decisive ideas and events in human heritage, will understand the elements of literature and film including plot, climax, irony, and character development.
Writing: To communicate effectively using standard written English. Students will be asked to write analysis/reaction/contrast-comparison papers/and participate in class discussions.
Reading: To analyze, summarize and interpret a variety of reading materials.
Integrated Learning: To think critically and make connections in learning across the discipline. The students will be asked to analyze/critique/interpret the assigned material through classroom discussion/assigned journals/papers/essays/tests that emphasize the development of ideas.
Creative Thinking: To elaborate upon the knowledge to create new thoughts/processes/ products. The students will write essays/journals or give oral commentary that demonstrates discovery/invention/originality.
Evaluation: The student fulfills the assignments for the course. This includes reading/writing/discussion/oral reports/examinations. Classroom Policies:• Attendance is required at all class meetings. Late arrivals will reflect negatively on your grade—be prompt! A detention will be issued after three (3) tardies. Please inform the instructor of special absences. You are responsible for any work you miss during your absence. After an absence, I will not look for you to discuss missed class work. It is your responsibility to come and talk to me. Finally, as per the Maine South attendance policy, three unexcused absences will result in you being withdrawn from the course and you will receive no credit.
• Make-up exams will be taken on non-class time. The Library will hold all missed tests and quizzes. A student must inform the instructor if they are not able to make an exam. Late assignments final score is deducted 10%.
• Students are solely responsible for getting notes and materials when they are late/absent. Instructor will not “back track” on material unless a special request is established and approved.
• Technology: One of my goals this year is to improve and/or expose each of you to new uses of technology that you have available to you here at Maine South. I expect all of you to have a basic understanding of your Maine South student account and word processing. I hope you will be interested in becoming more advanced in electronic research and other desktop programs because in this course you will be working with PowerPoint and will be frequently asked to conduct internet research.