FA 125 Tentative Course Plan

FA 125 (Film Arts 125) World Cinema *Tentative* Course Plan - Spring 2010
CRN # 21275 - 4 credits - Mon. & Wed. 10:15 - 11:55 am - DES 1
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URL of this web page: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/FA125/courseplanSpr2010.htm

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District 9 Update (Bb Announcement 5/24/10, also sent to all FA 125 students via Bb emails - see your COCC emailbox & Week #9 below):
I'm still showing District 9 in class Monday 5/24/10 and FA 125 students are still required to view District 9 (either in or out of class). However, there will be NO District 9 Worksheet to be completed by this Wed., 5/26/10. I will take tally of who watched the film for points this Wed., 5/26/10, and we'll discuss in class. Remember, also, that I'll also be asking everyone to write out their film and director for the Final Project and get my approval this Wed., 5/26/10.
If you have questions, please contact Cora: cagatucci@cocc.edu

NOTE WELL: One required film had to be deleted from our course plan,
and we decided in class on Wed., 4/21/10, that Oscar and Lucinda would be deleted
from the list of required films we'll study this term in FA 125.

See also COCC 2009-2010 Academic Calendar: Important Dates:
http://new.cocc.edu/Degrees_Classes/CalendarRef/default.aspx

WK #1	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 3/29	IN-CLASS: Take roll & deal with wait list; Introduction to Film Arts 125: World Cinema: Distribute handouts & discuss Syllabus, tentative Course Plan, online Course Pack Index, including degree/certificate requirements FA 125 satisfies, required film viewings & readings: --Scheduled in-class film viewings (film run-times vs. class meeting times @ 100 min.), COCC Barber Library reserve options for (re)viewing required films (=FA 125 "primary texts") - plus fair warning re: required films' sometimes controversial subject matter (esp. R rated films) --Required readings (some available online only) & some research (e.g. film reviews) Distribute/Discuss handout Introduction:The 400 Blows /Les quatre cents coups, Director François Truffaut, & Begin Introduction to FA 125 course learning outcomes #1, #2, #3, & #4: (#1) Definition/s of "World Cinema," aptitudes & approaches to cross-cultural study of world cinema, plus Maps (see online Course Pack Index); (#2) Reading a "filmography" & understanding key filmmaking roles (#3) Relevant "contexts"/backgrounds (e.g. for The 400 Blows: post-WWII "context", François Truffaut, French "New Wave" & "Auteur" theory, historical fiction) (#4) Principal narrative fiction/"feature" film terms & concepts (e.g. genre, theme, plot, character, point of view, setting, symbol, cinematography, shot types, editing, mise-en-scene, etc.) Preview upcoming assignments (see tentative Course Plan & online Course Pack Index)
Wed. 3/31	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) Read & bring FA 125 Syllabus & tentative Course Plan (Day #1 handouts) & your questions about this course (2) Read & bring Introduction:The 400 Blows /Les quatre cents coups, (handout) (3) Review online Course Pack Index & TBA (as assigned)
Wed. 3/31	IN-CLASS: Discuss student questions re: the course & Day #1 handouts --Continue Introduction to FA 125 course learning outcomes #1, #2, #3, & #4, and Introduction:The 400 Blows /Les quatre cents coups (handout) --Assign Film #1 Viewing, Assign/discuss Film Worksheet #1: The 400 Blows (handout), & In-Class Seminar #1
COCC Barber Library Reserve Film (Re-)Viewing Option - Spring 2010: *The 400 Blows* / *Les Quatre cents coups* (videotape) has been placed on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125: World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours. Bring your valid COCC student ID card* and make your request to check out this reserve item at the Circulation desk on the main floor of the library. Campus Library Reserves Information for Students: http://campuslibrary.cocc.edu/Library+Services/Reserves/Students/default.aspx Course Reserve Search page - enter instructor (Agatucci) or course (FA 125): http://oasis.oregonstate.edu/screens/rsrvsrch_s11.html COCC Barber Library (Bend campus) Open Hours during Spring 2010: http://campuslibrary.cocc.edu/About+the+Library/Hours/default.aspx *To obtain your valid COCC student ID card (if you don't already have one), contact Student Services in Grandview.

Week #1 - FYI: (1) Fri. 4/2/10: Last Day to Add a New Class
(2) COCC CAP Center - Career Services, Academic Advising, Personal Counseling
Week #1 Drop-in Advising (COCC Barber Library lower level):
CAP Center Information: http://cap.cocc.edu/
(3) COCC Registration - Week #1 Extended Hours in BEC (Boyle Education Center):
COCC Registration Information: http://current.cocc.edu/Advising_Registration/default.aspx

WK #2	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Week #2 - FYI: (1) Mon. 4/5/10: Academic Warning Petitions due to Enrollment Services in BEC; (2) Admissions & Records (BEC: Boyle Education Center) & CAP Center (lower level of COCC Barber Library) extended open hours every Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.
Mon. 4/5	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) BE ON TIME for In-class viewing of **The 400 Blows / Les Quatre cents coups (Run-time = 99 min.) (2) Read & bring** Introduction:The 400 Blows /Les quatre cents coups (handout) and Film Worksheet #1: The 400 Blows assignment directions (handout)
	IN-CLASS: In-Class Film Viewing: **The 400 Blows / Les Quatre cents coups (France, 1959; in French with English subtitles; Not Rated; Director: François Truffaut) - Run time: 99 min. NOTE: During in-class film viewing, Cora will voice occasional comments on film elements to notice, and students are encouraged to write informal notes with attention to completing Film Worksheet #1: The 400 Blows** (handout) assignment items.
Wed. 4/7	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) DUE: Film Viewing of The 400 Blows (2) DUE: Film Worksheet #1: The 400 Blows written assignment (to be collected for scoring at end of class)
	IN-CLASS: --In-Class Seminar #1 (Discuss Film #1 Viewing, students' Film Worksheet #1: The 400 Blows written assignment, & prepare Seminar #1 Group Reports), followed by Class Discussion --Collect students' individual Film Worksheet #1 assignments & Seminar #1 Group Reports for scoring at end of class discussion --Distribute/Discuss handout Introduction: *Pan’s Labyrinth* / El Laberinto del Fauno & Director Guillermo del Toro --Assign Film #2 Viewing, Assign/discuss Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth (handout) & In-Class Seminar #2 (on Pan's Labyrinth) --In-Class Viewing: "The Power of Myth" special feature (Director Guillermo del Toro on his use of fairy tale/mythology patterns in Pan's Labyrinth )- Run time: 15 min.
COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Option - Spring 2010: Pan's Labyrinth / El Laberinto del Fauno (2-disc DVD with special features) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours
Week #2 - FYI: Fri., 4/9/10, 5:00 pm: Spring 2010 Tuition due to Enrollment Services (BEC) & 100% Tuition Refund period ends. See also COCC 2009-2010 Academic Calendar: Important Dates: http://new.cocc.edu/Degrees_Classes/CalendarRef/default.aspx

WK #3	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED REVISED!
Week #3 - FYI: Mon., 4/12/10: Late payment fees & Late registration fees begin
Mon. 4/12	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) BE ON TIME for In-class viewing of Pan's Labyrinth / *El Laberinto del Fauno* (Run-time = 119 min.) (2) Read & bring Introduction: *Pan’s Labyrinth* / El Laberinto del Fauno (handout) and *Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth* assignment directions (handout)
	IN-CLASS: This class meeting will begin promptly at 10:15 am - class ended at regular time ~~at approx. 12:15 pm~~ BECAUSE OF TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH (NO) SOUND, CORA & IT HELP COULDN'T GET THE FILM STARTED ON TIME AND SO WE GOT THROUGH ONLY ABOUT 2/3 OF PAN'S LABYRINTH. NOTE: CORA SENT EVERYBODY AN E-MAIL ABOUT THIS - CHECK YOUR COCC EMAIL - AND IS ALSO POSTED IN OUR BLACKBOARD COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS - CHECK our BLACKBOARD course In-Class Film Viewing: Pan's Labyrinth / *El Laberinto del Fauno* (Mexico-Spain, 2006; in Color; in Spanish with English subtitles; Rated: R for graphic violence & some language; Director: Guillermo del Toro) - Run time: 119 min. NOTE: During in-class film viewing, Cora will voice occasional comments on film elements to notice, and students are encouraged to write informal notes with attention to completing Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth assignment items.
Wed. 4/14 REV	REVISED DEADLINES for ASSIGNMENTS originally DUE today (4/14/10) - delayed & rescheduled for MON. 4/19/10 (i.e. completed Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth and In-Class Seminar #2 on Pan's Labyrinth)
	IN-CLASS: ~~NOTE: This class meeting will end by 11:35~~ ~~to compensate for Mon. 4/12/10 overrun~~ --Cora will return & discuss students' scored Film Worksheet #1: The 400 Blows assignment, & encourage students to check "View Grades" in our Blackboard course --Discuss Revised FA 125 Course Plan --REV: Finish in-class film viewing of Pan's Labyrinth (last 1/3 of film - approx. 35-40 min.) --REV: Show special feature "Power of Myth" interview with director Guillermo del Toro (run-time: approx. 15 min.) - NOTE: This special feature is on disc 2 of the 2-disc DVD version of Pan's Labyrinth on reserve in COCC Barber Library, & you can watch it in the library if you prefer.
COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Options - Spring 2010: (Reminder) Pan's Labyrinth / El Laberinto del Fauno (2-disc DVD with special features, including "Power of Myth" on disc 2) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours Also: *Gallipoli* (1-disc DVD - but it includes some useful special features) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours

WK #4	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED - REVISED!
Mon. 4/19 REV	REV: ASSIGNMENTS DUE (from Wed. 4/14/10): REV: (1) Completed film viewing of Pan's Labyrinth REV: (2) Completed Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth (to be collected for scoring at end of class)
	IN-CLASS: CORA WAS ILL & CLASS HAD TO BE CANCELED!
Wed. 4/21 REV	REV: ASSIGNMENTS DUE: REV: (1) Completed film viewing of Pan's Labyrinth REV: (2) Completed Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth (to be collected for scoring at end of class)
	IN-CLASS: --(If you weren't in class last Thurs., 4/14/10) Cora will return & discuss your scored Film Worksheet #1: The 400 Blows assignment, offer Revision/Addition Option, & remind students to check "View Grades" in Bb --Discuss necessary Course Plan revisions & eliminate one film: We decided in class to eliminate Oscar and Lucinda from required film texts we'll study this term! REV---In-Class Seminar #2 (Discuss Film #2 Viewing, students' Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth assignment responses and questions, & prepare Seminar #2 Group Reports), followed by Class Discussion REV---Collect students' individual Film Worksheet #2 assignments & Seminar #2 Group Reports for scoring at end of class discussion --Brief (oral) introduction to Gallipoli (1981) & director Peter Weir *NOTE: By Sat. am, 4/24/10, Cora will make Gallipoli* handouts available online, post Bb Announcement & email students: --Introduction: Gallipoli** URL: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/FA125/Gallipoli1981/introGallipoli.htm --Film Worksheet #3: Gallipoli assignment directions URL: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/FA125/CoursePack/Worksheet3Gallipoli.htm
COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Options - Spring 2010: (Reminder) Gallipoli (1-disc DVD - but it includes some useful special features) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours

WK #5	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED - REVISED!
Mon. 4/26 REV	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) BE ON TIME for In-class viewing of *Gallipoli* (Run-time = 110 min.) (2) Gallipoli (paper) handouts will be available for pick-up before and after class (if you don't already have them): --Introduction: *Gallipoli* URL: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/FA125/Gallipoli1981/introGallipoli.htm --Film Worksheet #3: Gallipoli assignment directions URL: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/FA125/CoursePack/Worksheet3Gallipoli.htm
	IN-CLASS: This class meeting will begin promptly at 10:15 am & end at approx. 12:05 pm In-Class Film Viewing: *Gallipoli* (Australia, 1981; in Color; in English; Rated: PG; Director: Peter Weir) - Run time: 110 min. NOTE: During in-class film viewing, Cora will voice occasional comments on film elements to notice, and students are encouraged to write informal notes with attention to completing Film Worksheet #3 Gallipoli assignment items.
Wed. 4/28 REV	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) DUE: completed Film Viewing of Gallipoli (2) DUE: completed Film Worksheet #3: Gallipoli (to be collected for scoring at end of class)
	IN-CLASS: NOTE: This class meeting will end by 11:45 to compensate for Mon. 4/26/10 overrun --In-Class Seminar #3 (Discuss Film #3 Viewing, students' Film Worksheet #3: Gallipoli assignment responses and questions, & prepare Seminar #3 Group Reports), followed by Class Discussion --Collect students' individual Film Worksheet #3 assignments & Seminar #3 Group Reports for scoring at end of class discussion --Assign & discuss Take-Home Midterm Directions (handout) --Distribute & discuss On Filmography & MLA-Style Citation (handout): Prep. for FA 125 Take-Home Midterm, Citing Sources (using MLA style) & Avoiding Plagiarism in Take-Home Midterms
COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Option - Spring 2010: *House of Flying Daggers / Shi mian mai fu* (DVD) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours
Week #5 - FYI: Fri. 4/30/10: Summer 2010 Registration begins

WK #6	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED - REVISED!
Week #6 - FYI: Midterm Grade Reports due from all COCC instructors (meanwhile, please check your "View Grades" in our Blackboard course)
Mon. 5/3 REV	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) Read & bring Take-Home Midterm Directions (handout) & On Filmography & MLA-Style Citation (handout) - plus any questions you have about Midterm assignment & citing sources (2) Work on completing Take-Home Midterm
	IN-CLASS: --Cora will return & discuss students' scored Film Worksheet #2: Pan's Labyrinth assignment, & remind students to check "View Grades" in our Blackboard course --Discuss any student questions re: Take-Home Midterm Film Worksheet Directions, Citing Sources (using MLA style) and Avoiding Plagiarism in Take-Home Midterms
Wed. 5/5 REV	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) DUE: Take-Home Midterm
	IN-CLASS: --Collect Take-Home Midterms for scoring --Cora will return & discuss students' scored Film Worksheet #3: Gallipoli assignment, encourage students to check "View Grades" in our Blackboard course --Distribute/Discuss handout Introduction: *House of Flying Daggers / Shi mian mai fu* & Director Zhang Yimou; and discuss censorship issues --Assign Film #4 Viewing, Assign/discuss Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers (handout) & In-Class Seminar #4* (on House of Flying Daggers)*
COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Option - Spring 2010: (Reminder) *House of Flying Daggers / Shi mian mai fu* (DVD) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours

WK #7	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED - REVISED!
Mon. 5/10 REV	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) BE ON TIME for In-class viewing of *House of Flying Daggers* (Run-time = 113 min.) (2) Read & bring Introduction: *House of Flying Daggers / Shi mian mai fu* and Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers assignment directions (handouts)
	IN-CLASS: This class meeting will begin promptly at 10:15 am & end at approx. 12:10 pm In-Class Film Viewing: *House of Flying Daggers / Shi mian mai fu* (PRChina-Hong Kong, 2004; in Color; in Mandarin with English subtitles; Rated: PG-13; Director: Zhang Yimou) - Run time: 113 min. NOTE: During in-class film viewing, Cora will voice occasional comments on film elements to notice, and students are encouraged to write informal notes with attention to completing Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers assignment items.
Wed. 5/12 REV	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) DUE: Completed Film Viewing of House of Flying Daggers / Shi mian mai fu (2) DUE: Completed Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers (to be collected for scoring at end of class)
	IN-CLASS: NOTE: This class meeting will end by 11:40 to compensate for Mon. 5/10/10 overrun --Cora will return & discuss students' scored Gallipoli Worksheets #3 ~~scored Take-Home Midterm Film Worksheets~~, & will encourage students to check "View Grades" in our Blackboard course --Cora will distribute & discuss handout Evaluation Checklist for Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers . --In-Class Seminar #4 (Discuss Film #4 Viewing, students' Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers assignment responses and questions, & prepare Seminar #4 Group Reports), followed by Class Discussion --Collect students' individual Film Worksheet #4 assignments (with Evaluation Checklist handout attached) & Seminar #4 Group Reports (on House of Flying Daggers) for scoring at end of class discussion --Distribute/Discuss handout Introduction: *Monsoon Wedding* & Director Mira Nair --Assign Film #5 Viewing, Assign/discuss Film Worksheet #5: *Monsoon Wedding* (handout) & In-Class Seminar #5 (on Monsoon Wedding)
COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Option - Spring 2010: Monsoon Wedding (DVD) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours
Week #7 - FYI: (1) Fri. 5/14/10: Last Day to Drop full-term classes with NO grade on transcript (instructor's approval is NOT required) (2) Fri. 5/14/10: Fall 2010 Registration begins

WK #8	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED REV
Week #8 - FYI: Mon. 5/17/10: Begin Instructor's approval required to Withdraw from classes and "W" will appear on transcript
Mon. 5/17 REV	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) BE ON TIME for In-class viewing of *Monsoon Wedding* (Run-time = 114 min.) (2) Read & bring Introduction: *Monsoon Wedding* and Film Worksheet #5: *Monsoon Wedding* assignment directions (handouts)
	IN-CLASS: This class meeting will begin promptly at 10:15 am & end at approx. 12:10 pm In-Class Film Viewing: *Monsoon Wedding* (India-USA-France-Italy-Germany, 2001; in Color; in English, Hindi, Punjabi, & Urdu, with English subtitles; Rated: R; Director: Mira Nair) - Run time: 114 min. NOTE: During in-class film viewing, Cora will voice occasional comments on film elements to notice, and students are encouraged to write informal notes with attention to completing Film Worksheet #5: *Monsoon Wedding* assignment items.
Wed. 5/19 REV	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) DUE: Completed Film Viewing of Monsoon Wedding (2) DUE: Completed Film Worksheet #5: *Monsoon Wedding* (to be collected for scoring at end of class)
	IN-CLASS: NOTE: This class meeting will end by 11:40 to compensate for Mon. 5/17/10 overrun --Cora will return & discuss students' scored Take-Home Midterm Film Worksheets and scored Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers assignment, & encourage students to check "View Grades" in our Blackboard course --In-Class Seminar #5 (Discuss Film #5 Viewing, students' Film Worksheet #5: Monsoon Wedding assignment responses and questions, & prepare Seminar #5 Group Reports), followed by Class Discussion --Collect students' individual Film Worksheet #5 assignments & Seminar #5 Group Reports for scoring at end of class discussion --Distribute/Discuss handout Introduction: *District 9* & Director Neill Blomkamp; and discuss contexts (apartheid & post-apartheid South Africa) & science fiction genre --Assign Film #6 Viewing, Assign/discuss Film Worksheet #6: *District 9* (handout) & In-Class Seminar #6 (on District 9) --Review/Discuss FA 125 course learning outcomes (see Syllabus), including: (#7) Extend/apply knowledge and methods the student has learned in the class to compiling a list of recommended sources, writing an analytical introduction, and developing a film study worksheet on a world film and/or director not already studied in this class --Assign & discuss Final Project Directions (handout) & In-Class Seminar #7 (on Final Project Preliminary Drafts), plus Citing Sources (using MLA style) and Avoiding Plagiarism in Final Projects
COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Option - Spring 2010: District 9 (DVD) is on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours

WK #9	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED REV
District 9 Update (Bb Announcement 5/24/10, also sent to all FA 125 via Bb emails - see your COCC emailbox): I'm still showing District 9 in class Monday 5/24/10 and FA 125 students are still required to view District 9 (either in or out of class). However, there will be NO District 9 Worksheet to be completed by this Wed., 5/26/10. I will take tally of who watched the film for points this Wed., 5/26/10, and we'll discuss in class. Remember, also, that I'll also be asking everyone to write out their film and director for the Final Project and get my approval this Wed., 5/26/10. If you have questions, please contact Cora: cagatucci@cocc.edu
Mon. 5/24 REV	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) BE ON TIME for In-class viewing of *District 9* (Run-time = 112 min.) ~~(2) Read & bring Introduction:~~ *District 9* and *Film Worksheet #6: District 9* assignment directions** (handouts)
	IN-CLASS: This class meeting will begin promptly at 10:15 am & end at approx. 12:10 pm In-Class Film Viewing: *District 9* (New Zealand [South Africa], 2009; in Color; in English, Nyanja, Afrikaans & some other indigenous South African languages, with English subtitles; Rated: R; Director: Neill Blomkamp) - Run time: 112 min. NOTE: During in-class film viewing, Cora will voice occasional comments on film elements to notice. Delete: ~~and students are encouraged to write informal notes with attention to completing~~ ~~Film Worksheet #6: District 9 assignment items.~~
Wed. 5/26 REV	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) DUE: Completed Film Viewing of District 9 Delete: ~~(2) DUE: Completed Film Worksheet #6: District 9~~ ~~(to be collected for scoring at end of class)~~ (3) Read & bring Final Project Directions (handout) & your questions (4) Come to class prepared to propose possible Final Project World Cinema film/director selection/s for Cora's advance approval
	IN-CLASS: NOTE: This class meeting will end by 11:40 to compensate for Mon. 5/24/10 overrun REV: Cora returned & discussed scored Film Worksheet #4: House of Flying Daggers assignment, scored Film Worksheet #5: Monsoon Wedding assignment, and urged students to check Blackboard "View Grades" to date. REV: --Discuss District 9 & do short in-class writing on students' film responses to get credit for film viewing. Delete: ~~--In-Class Seminar #6~~ ~~(Discuss Film #6 Viewing, students' Film Worksheet #6: District 9 assignment responses and questions, & prepare Seminar #6 Group Reports), followed by Class Discussion~~ Delete: ~~--Collect students' individual Film Worksheet #6 assignments & Seminar #6 Group Reports for scoring at end of class discussion~~ --Discuss student questions re: Final Project Directions (handout) & citing WWWeb sources following MLA Style (paper handouts): also available in our Blackboard course under "Final Project" and "MLA Style" content areas. --Small Group Brainstorming session & Class Discussion of students' proposals for possible Final Project World Cinema film/director selections --In-Class time will be made for individual impromptu conferences with Cora on students' Final Project film/director proposals for Cora's advance approval. NOTE: Cora's advance approval of students' Final Project film/director proposals may also be sought and obtained via email communication with Cora: cagatucci@cocc.edu

COCC Barber Library Reserve (Re-)Viewing Options - Spring 2010:
(Reminder) District 9 (DVD) & all other required course films
are on reserve under C. Agatucci, FA 125 World Cinema
for 3-hour in-library viewing during open library hours

WK #10	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED REV
MON. 5/31/10: Memorial Day Holiday: NO Classes & College is Closed
Wed. 6/2 REV	*ASSIGNMENTS DUE:* (1) DUE: PRELIMINARY DRAFT of Final Project - 1 readable paper copy (2) Bring Final Project Directions (handout) & your questions (3) Bring sources (or bibliographical info on sources) that you don't know how to cite/document in MLA style (see also relevant paper & Blackboard handouts) (4) DUE: LAST CHANCE to submit any LATE written assignments (noting that late penalties will be applied)
	IN-CLASS: Cora will urge students to check Blackboard "View Grades" & see Cora to discuss any questions/concerns regarding FA 125 scores/grades to date. --Cora will return & discuss students' scored Film Worksheet #5: Monsoon Wedding assignment, scored Film Worksheet #6: District 9 ~~assignment,& encourage students to check "View Grades" in our Blackboard course~~ --Distribute and discuss Seminar #6 Final Project Evaluation Checklist Form (handout) & discuss student questions re: Final Project Directions, citing sources, etc. --In-Class Seminar #6 - Writers' Workshop (read and provide helpful written/oral feedback on two other students' Preliminary Drafts, using Final Project Directions & Final Project Evaluation Checklist Forms) NOTE WELL: Cora will NOT be collecting Preliminary Drafts or completed Seminar #6 Final Project Evaluation Checklist forms today; instead, Preliminary Drafts and completed Seminar #6 Final Project Evaluation Checklist forms should be returned to student authors at end of In-Class Seminar #6 today, so student authors can use them to prepare final drafts of their Final Projects. See also ATTACHMENT/S due at FA 125 Scheduled Final below. Cora will distribute & assign FA 125 Course Reflections / Survey (handout) due at Final. --In-Class time will be made for individual impromptu conferences with Cora (as needed).
WED. 6/2/10: Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Instructor's approval is required.

FINALS WEEK (June 7 - 11, 2010)
See also Spring 2010 Final Exam Schedule:
http://current.cocc.edu/UserData/Documents/current/FinalExamSchedule.pdf
COCC 2009-2010 Academic Calendar: Important Dates:
http://new.cocc.edu/Degrees_Classes/CalendarRef/default.aspx

FA 125 Scheduled Final:
June 7, 2010: MONDAY 10:15 am DES 1	ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: Final Draft of FINAL PROJECT (to be graded) (2) DUE: ATTACHMENTS: --Preliminary Draft of Final Project (workshopped in class on 6/2/10)
	IN-CLASS: --Collect students' Final Projects and Attachments for grading --Complete FA 125 Course Reflections / Survey (handout) - to be collected for scoring today
Spring 2010 Term Final Course Grades Tues., June 15, 2010: Spring 2010 Final Course Grades are due from all COCC instructors (and it is very likely that Cora will not finish grading until this deadline). Thurs., June 17, 2010: Spring 2010 Final Course Grades will be available for student review on COCC web. Mon., June 21, 2010: COCC Summer 2010 term classes begin. NOTE WELL: Cora is NOT teaching in Summer 2010, will NOT be on campus during Summer 2010, and does NOT officially report back to work until September 2010. HOWEVER . . . (1) If you have any questions or concerns about your Spring 2010 final course grade, please contact Cora via email: cagatucci@cocc.edu (2) As for retrieving your Final and any other coursework left in my possession, you can either make arrangements with me to do so before the end of Spring 2010 term OR you can contact me at the beginning of Fall 2010 term. I keep student papers and grade records for at least one term following (i.e. through the end of Fall 2010 quarter).