SYLLABUS
TEXT BOOK
Silver, Alan and James Ursini 1994 More Things than are Dreamt of Limelight Editions, NY
Two papers and a final (30%, 30%, 40%)
Choose a film from the following list. Discuss the concept of the supernatural and whether or not the film you have chosen accepts or rejects its existence. How does the supernatural play a role in the film? How are the supernatural elements depicted visually?
Paper II
Discuss whether there is a difference between a "a film about the supernatural" and a film with supernatural elements (much the way one might distinguish between a musical and a film with music). Compare two or more films (at least 2 not shown in class) which can be used to argue your points.
No cell phone use in class. If you phone rings, you fail the course.
Absences
The department allows two absences per term for whatever reason. If miss more than 2 class, you get an "F" in the course.
Term Papers
All term papers are to be submitted as HARD COPIES and turned in ON TIME. I will not accept electronically transmitted papers. If a paper is late by one meeting, I will grade it but make no comments, nor will I discuss it. If it is more than two meetings later, it will not be accepted.
Final Exams
The final exam is scheduled for THURSDAY, JULY 2ND from 1:00 pm to 3:00 p.m. BE THERE. Do NOT book trips that will cause you to miss the final.
Web Site
There is a web site for the class:
http://johnbeatty.name
Then click on “Film courses” and then on “The Supernatural on Film” which is in the center box in the top row (the yellow box).
Monday, June 1 First day of classes (Fees are charged for all late registration and program change transactions starting on this date.)
Tuesday, June 2 Last day to add a course online, by telephone, or in person via an overtally or special permission form. To add a course after this date, student needs to submit instructor and department approval on late-add form.
Wednesday, June 3 Last day to file an Elective Pass/Fail Application
Wednesday, June 3, Thursday June 4, and Monday, June 8 Late add period: To add a course, the instructor and department must approve on Late-Add form.
Wednesday, June 3–Monday, June 8 Drop period Drop a course without a grade; Web and phone systems are available.
Tuesday, June 9 First day to apply for a withdrawal (W grade) from courses
Monday, June 15 Last day to file for graduation (September 1, 2009)
Monday, June 15 Last day to apply for approved thesis for September 1, 2009 graduation
Monday, June 22 Last day to apply for nonpenalty withdrawal (W grade) from courses
Thursday, July 2 Last day of classes
Friday, July 3 Independence Day observed
Monday–Tuesday, July 6–7 Final Examinations