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Syllabus
Ground Rules for Film Interpretation in this Class (opens in new window)
Notes on Preparation for this Course
Red River lecture (downloads as a Word 95 document)
Notes on "Six Creeds that Won the West"
Suggested Questions for Red River Posting
Midterm Exam Guide
Essential Film Terms: List of the most essential film terms for use in this class, drawn from the optional chapters in Film Art.
Midterm Key and Score Conversion Chart

UMail (UW Catalyst anonymous email communication tool: Sent to Me as "Anonymous Student.")
Blackboard Course Interface (updated for Blackboard Version 6—Students will need to create a new account in this version)
How to Enroll in a Blackboard Course
Examples of Excellent Postings (Stagecoach)
Online Asynchronous Discussion Instructions and Guidelines

Research Project

List of Approved Films for the Research Project (opens as Word document)
Checklist for Evaluating Scholarly Sources (opens as Word document)
List of Scholarly Film Periodicals (opens as Word document)
List of Scholarly Presses (opens as Word document)

• Criteria for Evaluating Analytical Essays
• Guide to Symbols Used When Commenting on Paper
• Maintaining Academic Integrity (ASUWB)

Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
UWB Library Film Studies Research page
"How to Read a Film" Formalist Film Guide
Essential Terms for Film Analysis

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Courses I've Taught
• Curriculum Vita (an academic's resume)
• Biographical Information{more about me}