Some of the best aspects of this course included the exposure to a wide range of interesting films and the enjoyable, dynamic in-class discussions. Students also appreciated the instructor’s enthusiasm for the subject. Some felt that the instructor was too reliant on students providing precise answers. Suggestions included shortening the class into smaller segments that meet biweekly and providing the students with more detailed feedback on their returned work. Prospective students should know that participation is required, attending the screenings is crucial, and that this class consists of a lot of reading and writing.

Many students agreed that the films discussed during this course were extremely intriguing. There was a wide range of films that were watched and analyzed, weekly quizzes and assignments, and lessons on the history of cinema. However, lectures were often boring and class dragged on. The professor was also seen as disorganized at moments. Students didn’t like the length of the class and the fact that it only met once a week. In addition many students agreed that the class not engaging. Suggestions for improvement include: better lectures, clearer course guidelines, stricter structure or class organization and a change in the film screening time. Prospective students should be prepared to view films outside of class time.

The best aspects of this course were the really interesting material and excellent movies. The instructor was visibly passionate and engaged the class in interesting discussions. The worst aspects of the course included the overly detailed quizzes which were graded harshly and the insufficient amount of time for al students to share their perspective. To improve this class, students recommended putting a limit on discussion time and having films available to watch outside of class. Prospective students should know that the class required viewing a lot of movies and reading a lot of assigned works.