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Fall 8-15-2000 EIU4048G-099: Film and Contemporary Society P Boswell Eastern Illinois University

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P.A Boswell Office: 316C Coleman Hall Phone: 581-6975 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: T, Th: 1-3 pm and by appointment

'J:EXTS:

Corri~ Timothy. A Short Guide to Writing About Film, 3rd ed. Quart, Leonard and Albert Auster. American Film and Society Since 1945, 2nd ed.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Written requirements: weekly journal entries, to be turned in to me twice, at mid-term and during finals week; one 10-20 page research paper due during finals week. Also, there will be short reading assignments for each week, and class discussions in which I ask that you all participate.

ATTENDANCE:

Because this class meets once a week, and because you are Honors students, I expect you to be in class, and prepared for class, every week. Your regular attendance is absolutely essential.

GRADING:

Journals: 300/o Research paper: 70%

CONFERENCES:

One of the most valuable and effective ways for you to help yourself in this course is to talk with me about your work in private conference. I encourage you to make an appointment with me, or to come in during my office hours, especially concerning your final research paper.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Dishonesty of any sort in this course will result in a failing grade in the class.

DISABILITY INFORMATION:

If you have a documented disability and wish to receive academic accommodation, please contact the Coordinator of the Office ofDisability Services at 581-6583 as soon as possible. EIU 4048/099: Film and Contemporary Society Fall 2000 Schedule

22 August: George Lucas, American Graffiti, 1973.

29 August: Peter Bogdanovich. The Last Picture Show, 1971.

5 September: Arthur Penn, Bonnie and Clyde, 1967.

12 September: Robert Benton, Places in the Heart, 1984.

19 September: Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather, 1912.

26 September: Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather, Part H, 1974.

3 October: Martin Scorsese, GoodFellas, 1990.

10 October: John Sayles, Eight Men Out, 1988.

17 October: Penny Marshall, A League of Their Own, 1992.

24 October: RobertAltman,M*A*S*H, 1970.

31 October: Oliver Stone, JFK, 1991.

7 November: Bob Fosse, Cabaret, 1972.

14 November: Spike Lee, Summer ofSam, 1999.

28 November: Roman Polanski, Chinatown, 1974.

5 December: Curtis Hanson, LA. Conjidential., 1997.