West Hartford, Connecticut 06117 First Year Seminar: “The Silver Screen Comes to the Local Scene” INTD. 100, Dr. Judy Arzt, Tues. and Thurs. 2:00-3:15 pm Bruyette AV Room, Office Hours: Tues. and Thurs.: 3:15-3:45 pm or as requested; Office: Mercy Hall, Room 250; Telephone: 860-231-5353; Email: jarzt@sjc.edu
Course Information Syllabus ‘08 Schedule ‘08 Contract ‘08 Additional Information (click on pictures) Erin Brockvich Norma Rae Mississippi Burning Time to Kill Shawshank Redemption One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest	Grading Textbook notes and quizzes on textbook: 20% Film notes of 4 films: 20% Two analysis papers: 30% Two final presentations: 20% Two A Thousand Splendid Suns assignments: 10% Final grades are calculated on the four categories above. Points are accrued in each of these four categories and added to determine the final course grade on the 100-point scale. Final letter grades are determined using cutoff points found in 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 Attendance Policy An absence entails missing 75 minutes of course work. All absences count against the final grade. One point will be subtracted from the final grade for each class missed. For example, a final course average of 91 will become 88 if three classes are missed, lowering the letter grade from A- to B+. Missing portions of class will accumulate as absences. There is no need to present an excuse or letter regarding an absence. It is assumed that any absence is attributable to sickness, personal emergency, or the like. If an illness results in an extended absence, the student should discuss her academic progress with me. In addition to regularly scheduled classes, students are expected to attend two extracurricular activities, including one that relates to the FYS common reading. Final Word and Grade Contracts If a student believes her course grades do not reflect her engagement, effort, and quality of work, it is important to discuss the matter with me to reach a clearer understanding of grading policies and course expectations. Following course policies and assignments, as outlined, will help ensure a student receives the grade that she desires in the course. Given that students are the determiners of their grades, a grading contract is available for any student who would like to sign it at the beginning of the semester. The contract will assist a student in setting achievable goals for herself.
Syllabus ’08 | Grading ‘08 Email jarzt@sjc.edu | @ Judy Arzt, 2005-2008 | Last revised: 8/14/2008 Tele: 860.231.5353 | Office: Mercy Hall, Room 250