These readings vary in difficulty, so every student should be able to find suitable and interesting articles. The class regularly views film clips to accompany the reading units. These clips vividly demonstrate points the articles make. The clips include materials from TV sitcoms, Hollywood movies, TV movies, and other video products. Students write first in their journals where they reflect on the readings they have chosen, the film clips they have viewed, and class discussion about the unit.
Students then work on essay drafts for each unit.
Working with peer editors, students work to create the strongest possible essay they can. They then have the opportunity to read the professor's comments before they polish the essay for the final portfolio submissions. This course is also available as a MILO course -an independent study course. Please see the MILO catalogue for further information. Click here to return to Home Page.