Frequently Asked Questions

are we going to watch any good films?

• are you serious?

well, are we?

• Ok, fine. So, the long answer...

so in this class we just basically chill & watch

movies, right?

• Oh, no no no. We DO watch films, but that’s not all...

how are we graded?

• That’s in the syllabus.

what kind of tests do we take?

• Essays, mostly. • Hi, welcome to an ENGLISH class! :)• we might take others.

I heard we get to make a movie in this class. Do we get to pick who is

in our group?

• Yes, but the group project is not until next quarter. We’ll discuss the group selection process then.

If I’m absent, can I just rent the film we’re watching in

class?

• Not a bad idea, but try not to be absent.• You are responsible for making up any

missed films we watch in class ASAP.

If I’m absent, you’ll tell me what I missed,

right?

• Only AFTER you’ve checked edmodo.com and the class calendar.

what’s the makeup policy?

• Three school days. No exceptions. You arrange the time with me.

do you allow extra credit?

• No, so don’t ask.

is it possible to be exempt from the

final?

• Only if you can maintain a 95 or better average by the end of the second quarter.

can we choose our own seats?

• as long as you don’t put me in a position to have to move you... :)

do we need to bring books every day?

• Notebook, yes. The textbook generally stays here. Bring your own pens. Don’t come empty-handed.

when are we going to start watching the first

movie?

• Soon. We have to get through some intro lessons first.

is it ok for me to sleep/eat food/text message/catch up on homework during class while we watch the movie?

• I know you probably wouldn’t actually ask me this, but the answer is absolutely NOT!!!

is it ok for me to whine, complain about what we’re watching, act like a clown, slack off, cut

class, show up late, come to class empty-handed, or annoy you or my fellow classmates?

• You wouldn’t ask me this either. But in case you did, I’d probably say no.

are you always this mean?

• No. I actually have a great sense of humor. :) But if having high expectations of you is ‘mean’, then yes...I am very, very mean.

• LET’S HAVE FUN!