Welcome to Film as Literature, a different kind of English class. We'll still read and write, but we'll focus on the craft of cinema, watching and talking and reading and writing about movies. The goals of the class are simple:1. Increase our understanding and appreciation of the craft of film.
2. Improve our ability to discuss and write about films articulately and knowledgeably.
3. Enhance our familiarity with film critics and criticism.
I will expect members of this class to invest in these goals and to participate consistently and civilly in all our assignments and activities.
For your first assignment, please take the poll on this blog. Obviously, I will not know who said what, but answer honestly so we can get an idea of where we stand on the purpose of movies.
