Screen English Classroom Introduction Prof Aaron Jones Class

Screen English Classroom Introduction Prof. Aaron Jones

Class Objectives – Develop skills in critically analyzing films in English – Enhance listening comprehension – Learn to recognize elements of film making – Learn to give solid critics of films – Develop ability to express opinions using English

The Class Rules – Come to class! Don’t be late! – Use English most of the time. You can use Korean to help others. – You can use your cell phone in class, just not for Kakao! – Participate – this is one of your grades. Sleeping is not participating. – We will watch several movies through class. Sleeping during movies will result in a failing grade. ㅜㅜ – We are all adults, so let’s act like it! – Most importantly, have fun!

No Textbook! We will not use a textbook in this class. Instead, I will provide the movies and course materials in class.

Grading and Evaluation Midterm exam 30% Final exam 30% Attendance 25% Participation/Homework/ Classwork 15% Grading is done on a curve. – The top 40% of students can get an A/A+ – 30% only can get B/B+ – The remaining 30% will be awarded C grade or lower. Total 100%

Class Participation and Attendance – Classroom Participation means that you are always here for class – When working with others, be respectful – Try your best in class – Assignments must be turned in on time – Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! – Classroom Attendance – If you miss four classes without an excuse (i. e. doctor’s note), you fail the class. – If you are 10 minutes late, you will be marked as tardy – If you are 30 minutes late, you will be marked as absent

Resources and Class Website https: //profjonesenglish. weebly. com/ – Visit this website to get class materials

Have Fun and Enjoy! Make English Work for You! Don’t Work for English!