West Hartford, Connecticut 06117

First Year Seminar: “The Silver Screen Comes to the Local Scene”

INTD. 100.07, Dr. Judy Arzt, Mon., Wed., and Fri. 3:00. – 3:50 pm; Bruyette AV Room; Office Hours: M, W 3:50-4:20 pm (in Bruyette) and as requested; Office: Mercy Hall, Room 250;

Telephone: 860-231-5353; Email: jarzt@sjc.edu

Course Information

Schedule ‘04

Syllabus ‘04

Additional Information

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Mystic Pizza

Good Will
Hunting

She’s Come Undone

Girl, Interrupted

Cider House

Rules

Additional Films

Mystic River

In the Bedroom

Dead Poet’s Society

The Ice Storm

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Funny Farm

Baby Boom

Email tutoring

tutoring@sjc.edu

Grading and Course Policies

Attendance and course participation: 30%
Writing assignments: 25%
Quizzes and other evaluations: 25%
Final project: 20%

Final grades are calculated by adding points to derive a final total out of a possible 100 points. Numerical grades are converted to letter grades for transcripts using the cutoffs found the Saint Joseph Catalog: 100-93 = A | 92-90 = A- | 89-87 = B+ | 86-83 = B | 82-80 = B- | 79-77 = C+ | 76-73 = C | 72-70 = C- | 69-67 = D+ | 66-63 = D | 62-60 = D- | Less than 60 = F (See p. 32.)

Attendance and Participation (30% or 30 points)

Attendance: 10%; participation: 20%.

Attendance:

In addition to attending all classes, students are required to attend 3 campus events. Missing one class or event is permitted; beyond that, one point is subtracted for every missed class or event.

Class participation:

Class participation includes contributions to class discussions and group projects, the course binder, film notes, oral presentations, and in-class writings. To further demonstrate participation, students can bring to class film reviews and similar information for sharing.

Ø Class discussions, group participation, in-class writings: 5%

Ø Oral presentations: 5%

Ø Film notes and class binders: 20%

Writing Assignments (25% or 25 points)

The critical analyses will involve peer reviews and conferring with me as well as writing tutors.

Ø Critical Analysis: Mystic Pizza and Good Will Hunting 10%

Ø Critical Analysis: She’s Come Undone and Girl Interrupted 10%

Ø Short, at-home writing assignments: 5%

Policy on Late Writing Assignments

A critical component of First-Year Seminar is adjusting to college life. Thus, late work is discouraged. As in most college courses, a penalty results when work is submitted late. For major papers, one point is subtracted for each day late, and work is not accepted after a week. Students can submit papers early for a grade if they would like to rewrite papers for higher grades.

Quizzes and Other Evaluations (25 % or 25 points)

Review sheets and in-class reviews help student prepare for major quizzes. Major quizzes focus on cinematic effects and applying them to films studied.

Ø 2 major, full-period quizzes: 20% (each 10%)

Ø 2 short quizzes: collectively: 5%

Policy on Absence for a Quiz

To make-up a quiz in cases of absence, a written note documenting a legitimate reason for missing class must be provided. An alternate quiz will be administered. Make-ups should be addressed within one week of return to class.

Final Project (20 % or 20 points)

This project involves presenting a segment of a film to the class and teaching the class about cinematic techniques, the coming-of-age theme and the use of setting. The project includes (1) design of multimedia, an appropriate handout, or a poster; (2) a written paper, and (3) an oral presentation. Students can do the oral presentation alone, with a partner, or in a small group.

Final Word

I am available during office hours and other times to help you. Please stay after class to discuss concerns, or stop by my office in Mercy Hall, room 250.