In other words, expect to do rather than to receive. Bring annotated texts to class and be prepared to refer to them. If at all possible, schedule this time throughout the semester so that you don't have to scramble and pray that a film is available when you want it. There are supposed to be DVD or VHS copies of all the movies on Reserve, as well as a non-circulating copy at AV, on the 4th floor of Mudd. Seeing the films more than once will elevate your thinking about them considerably.
Quality outweighs quantity.
Contributions that build off of, or respond to, the ideas of other students are especially appreciated as they demonstrate an ability to listen and a concern for the group's learning process. In small groups of three or four, you are responsible for a presentation centered on the assigned film and readings of the week. These presentations should take no more than 15 minutes and be designed to provoke discussion and reflection for the class as a whole. One week afterward, members of the group are to develop the issues and ideas of the presentation into a reflective report covering the genesis of the presentation idea, the content and form of the actual presentation, and the resulting discussion. These reports should be approximately 1250-1500 words.