syllabus Tulsa Community College Fall 2016 Course Information Course Name: I_HUMN_2613 International Film Sections: 390 CRN: 14187 Start Date: 08/22/2016 End Date: 12/10/2016 Format: Online

Instructor Information Email: [email protected] Instructor: P. Diane Knapp, PhD Division Office Information Campus/Office #: SEC 7124 Division: Liberal Arts Office Hours: by appointment Campus/Office #: SEC 1202 Phone: 918-595-8612 Phone: 918-595-7694 It is much easier to reach me through email which forwards to my home from the above address. My office answering machine is terribly unreliable.

Course Description & Prerequisites Course Description This course is the analytical study of exemplary international films in terms of major historical periods or trends, themes, and aesthetics. It includes the critical analysis of aesthetic and narrative traditions of film as a reflection of the humanistic values of the cultures of their production. Students will discuss and write critically about film as an art form as well as about film in relation to culture.

Technical Prerequisites You should be familiar with the following:  using a word processor (changing font, spell check)  accessing and navigating the course Blackboard site as instructed in the Online Orientation accessible on the Blackboard Welcome page  managing files and folders on your computer  uploading and downloading files  navigating from one application (program) to another  navigating the Internet  using an Internet search engine  downloading and installing software  using email for communication

Page 1 Goals and Objectives General Education Goals General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Empirical Skills, Teamwork, Personal Responsibility, and Social Responsibility.

Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to—

1. identify and analyze exemplary International Films 2. recognize how and why social/ cultural/historical context has aesthetic effects. 3. explain and evaluate ideas, concepts, and/or values that are central to the study of International Film

Program outcomes Students will be able to articulate the international relevance of film in understanding the human condition.

Course Materials Required Textbook Bordwell & Thompson, Film Art: An Introduction, 11th ed., New York: McGraw Hill. You may purchase the textbook via the TCC Online Book Store or at the Northeast Campus bookstore. It may also be available on other online book sites.

Required Materials The films assigned are listed at the end of this syllabus. They are all available in the Southeast Campus Library on reserve. They may be viewed on campus only. Many are available for check out from the Tulsa Public Library system. You can request a film from your local branch, and they will order it from the central library. Some are available on YouTube, for rental from online movie rental outlets (i.e., Netflix, Amazon, Yidio, etc.) or other internet sources. Google the film title, and options will be available. Battleship Potemkin is available for streaming from Netflix.

Hulu Plus is a good resource for film lovers, as they have a partnership with the boutique video label The Criterion Collection, and they offer hundreds of classic, art, and foreign films. The service is $7.99/month and the first month is free. The films for this class available on Hulu Plus are: The Seventh Seal, Diabolique, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Breathless, Metropolis, The 39 Steps, and Seven Samurai. To clarify, that's seven of the thirteen films required for this class available to stream (most, if not all, in HD) on Hulu.

Microsoft Office – Free Download If you do not have Office, you can download it from MyTCC. 1. Go to the MyTCC portal.

Page 2 2. Go to the My Account tab. Look for the Software downloads link in the Quick Links module. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

TCC Email All TCC students receive a designated college email address (ex: [email protected]). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your college email address. You must use the college email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course. You access the college email via MyTCC (https://mytcc.tulsacc.edu).

Teaching Methods [On the BB toolbar] Course Information Along with the Syllabus and Course Calendar, there are instructions and criteria for all of your coursework posted here. Consult the Course Calendar for all due dates.

Assignments All assignments for the course are posted here. Consult the Course Calendar for due dates There is also a place to post the Journal at the end of the semester. All papers must be a minimum of 1000 words before the Works Cited page, typed with double-spaced lines in 12-point font. You can keep track of the words through “Word Count.” papers must be submitted in microsoft word only; “Wordpad” “Notepad” and “Works” formats are not always compatible with Blackboard. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation matter, so use the Spell/Grammar check feature. Submit all assignments according to the instructions under Course Information or in the student orientation on the Student tab at the top of the BB page.

Papers are to be written in formal, academic English with correct spelling and punctuation, and with a clear thesis statement at the beginning and a comprehensive summary at the end. This will definitely figure into the grade. Proper documentation in MLA style is required, including in- text citations and a “Works Cited” page, even if the only source is the textbook. Guidelines for MLA style are available online at the TCC/Library website as well as on the Library tab.

Note: Wikipedia and its apps. will not be accepted as a source or reference for this course. far They are far too unreliable.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT: Title and save all papers in your documents in the following manner: your last name, first initial, assignment number. For example: DoeJ1, DoeJ2, etc. Directions for submitting your papers are posted or can be accessed on the student BB tab. I will not receive the paper unless you complete all of these steps. There is also a document posted under Course Information that reviews this procedure. If the paper has been successfully submitted, you will receive an immediate notification of successful receipt. I will post your grade to the STUDENT GRADE BOOK along with comments if points were deducted, as well as discussion grades, within a week following the deadline. Papers are worth 15 total points and will be assessed using the following rubric:

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Grading Rubric for Essays A. Content 8 points  Clear thesis statement and summary paragraph  Valid and substantial evidence without excessive direct quotes  Covers the topic fully and accurately using academically appropriate language.  Indicates an insightful and substantive grasp of the subject while staying on-topic

B. Style and Format 4 points  Meets or exceeds the minimum word requirement  Proper format  Submitted on time  Proper documentation and works cited page in MLA format

C. Mechanics 3 points  Proper spelling, grammar, and usage  Proper punctuation, capitalization, and use of italics.  Proper sentence structure with correct verb tens 15 points

Discussions All discussion questions with the due dates are posted here. Review the “criteria for discussions” under Course Information before you begin discussions. You are required to post twice on each topic; first, to post an original idea or argument and a second to respond to a classmate’s posting. You may post at any time during the week as long as you submit by the deadlines, and you can post as many times as you wish. Both weekly postings must be a minimum of 100 words each. to be sure you meet the word minimum, write your postings first in word then check the word count. When you have met the requirement, cut and paste your submission to the discussion boards text box. To add your part of the discussion, click on add thread. To reply to a classmate, click reply. No late discussion postings will be accepted. Grades will be assessed based on the following rubric:

Posting requirements met, including word count, that demonstrate substantive insights and original thought 4 points

Two postings; one does not meet the requirements 3 points

Two postings; neither meets requirements 2 points or only one post

Only one posting; does not meet the requirements 1 point

No posting 0

Page 4 Grading Policy Assessment There will be five assigned papers (see criteria for papers) for the course. The lowest assignment grade will be dropped, leaving 4 papers that count toward a final grade. A less formal evaluation of student understanding consists of ten online discussions (see criteria for discussions) that are designed to allow students to explore and share their reactions and understandings of the films. There are no exams in this course; therefore, all grades will be determined by four/ five papers (each worth 15 points) and 10 online discussions (worth 4 points each), which totals 100 points for the course. The final grade will be determined by adding the total points accumulated through the semester and applying the following formula:

100 - 90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 70 C 69 – 60 D 59 – 0 F

I DO NOT ACCEPT EXTRA CREDIT!

Late Work Policy Of the papers, only ONE of the first two may be turned in no more than 48 hours late. The final paper must be turned in on time, no exceptions. Following the 48-hour late deadline, I deduct 2 points for the first day late, and 1 point each day following. All postings show up on my control panel with the time of the posting so it is clear to me at what time of day each posting occurs, both discussions and papers. Due dates are clearly posted on the calendar.

No late Discussions will be accepted. You may post more than twice if you wish, as long as your original response and at least 1 of your replies meet the requirements.

Any course work will be considered late if it is posted or submitted after 11:59 pm on the due date.

Participation Students are expected to participate actively in and contribute to the learning experience in the course. Participation means providing substantive comments, questions, and contributions that advance the learning process for you and/or other students in the course. Participation includes responding to questions and issues posted by your instructor and by other students on the Discussion Board. Non-substantive comments, non-germane comments, and comments of the nature of “I agree” or “I disagree” (unless the latter two are elaborated upon to make them substantive) do NOT count toward meeting the participation requirement.

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Attainment of the minimum expected participation is representative of an average student. Participation in excess of the minimum is expected of superior students

The amount of time students are expected to work on the course each week Students who successfully complete the course report that they spent an average of 6 -8 hours per week on the course. You may spend more or less, depending on your current level of expertise.

Measuring attendance Students must complete work as directed by the deadlines listed on the course agenda. Attendance (regular participation in the online classroom) is essential for maintaining the learning environment. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as importantly, peer to peer, instructor to student, and student to instructor. Participation is defined in this course as a login to Blackboard.

Assigning the WN grade (during the official drop period) A grade of WN will be assigned for non-participation during the first two weeks of the course. Participation is defined as accessing this course site.

Student Support Technical Support For technical help, Call 2000 at 918-595-2000 or email [email protected].

Academic & Student Services A complete list of student support services can be found on the Student Resources tab of Blackboard. This includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support, and online tutorials related to course concepts.

Course Policies Computer Access It is highly recommended that you have regular (daily) computer access, preferably a home computer with broadband Internet access. This course can be completed using public computers at TCC or other public access areas. However, be aware that using public computers may create a hardship. All course requirements remain the same whether your computer access is public or private (home).

Course Withdrawal  The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class.  Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change from Credit to Audit.  Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines.

Page 6  Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw will receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.

Submitting Assignments Electronically Students should keep an electronic copy of all submitted assignments on their personal computer until the end of the semester. Submission instructions are in the Student Orientation.

Disability Resources It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

Blackboard is an accessible learning management system. Blackboard Accessibility Information

Classroom Etiquette/Netiquette Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other.  Treat each other with respect.  Use clear and concise language.  Use correct spelling and grammar in all college-level communication.  Avoid using ALL CAPITAL LETTERS as they can be interpreted as yelling.  Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in typed messages  Be careful with personal information (both yours and other's)  Stay on topic and within the scope of the course material  Give proper credit with referencing or quoting another source  Express differences of opinion in a respectful, non-critical way (respond to ideas and concepts, do not attack the person making them)

Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty, a faculty member may:  require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;  Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

Page 7  Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class;  Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

Syllabus Change Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus on the course Announcement page.

Institutional Statement Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

Inclement Weather: If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu) and sent via TCC Emergency Alerts. Register to receive TCC Alerts from the MyTCC home page (https://tcc.bbcportal.com/ ).

Tobacco Free College Tobacco Free College: Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.

I look forward to working with you!

Page 8 Film List for Course Work Unit 1 Film technique and terminology; Concept of form and meaning Lagaan (India, 2001; directed by A. Gowariker) The Seventh Seal (Sweden, 1957; directed by )

Unit 2 Principles of form and narrative

The (, 2009; directed by J.Campanella)* OR (Argentina, 1985, directed by L. Puenza) Diabolique (France, 1954; directed by H.-G. Clouzot) The Gods Must Be Crazy (South Africa, 1981 or 2000; directed by J. Uys)

Unit 3 Film Style

Battleship Potemkin (1925; directed by Sergei Eisenstein) Soviet montage Bicycle Thief (1949; directed by ) Italian neo-realism Breathless (1961; directed by Jean-Luc Goddard) French new wave

Unit 4 Film genre and analysis

Metropolis (Germany, 1927; directed by Fritz Lange) sci-fi The Thirty-Nine Steps (Gr. Britain, 1935; directed by Hitchcock) thriller Seven Samurai (Japan, 1954; directed by Akiro Kurisawa) action

Unit 5 Cultural/political/historical context

To Live (1994; directed by Yimou Zhang) Maoist China Kandahar (2001; directed by M. Makhmalbaf) Afghanistan under the Taliban Herod’s Law (1999 or 2003; directed by L. Estrada) Political corruption in Mexico

*The Secret in Their Eyes contains a short rape scene that one student found disturbing, so I give the option of The Official Story.

Remakes do not qualify for viewing! Note the date and director to be sure you have the correct film. Before you attempt any of the assignments for the class, be sure you have read and understood the Appendix document, “Writing a Critical Analysis of Film.” Film analysis is very different from a film review.

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