Seeing as we are fast approaching the midpoint of the course, I would like some feedback. This is the first time I've taught ENG 466 using the French New Wave as a theme. I also teach it as a survey course, where we look at films from a number of countries and from the beginning of film to more modern films. By the way, you can re-take this course for credit (if anyone is interested) if you are taking it with a different approach and content.
Okay, so what I'm wondering is the following:
1) Do you like the theme of the French New Wave? What do you think of the films so far?
2) What about the textbook?
3) Am I giving you enough supplementary material?
4) A 7 week course is inevitably intense, but is it too much? too little?
5) I tend to stay out of the discussions, so that people don't end up just trying to respond to me. I prefer this to be your chance to discuss the film. However, would you like to see me post more during the discussion?
6) Would you like to see me post a re-wrap of the film post discussion?
7) Any other suggestions?
I'm always looking for ways to improve the course, so I really appreciate your feedback.
1: I really enjoy the French new Wave! This combination of Literature & Film is awesome.
ReplyDelete2. The textbook is ok. Its' informative and speaks to the films that are in the same vein as the ones we are looking at; it increases my knowledge base of this subject.
3. I think there is enough supplementary material. Besides I would think that everyone in this 'online,' course knows that there is a wealth of information on the net. I have used it in addition to the materials as needed.
4. It feels like a lot, but then I've only taken one or two winter, summer sessions and it seems similar in the amount of workload. Yes, it's intense, but like you said, it's only 7 wks.
5. I understand you wanting to stay out so that people are not just responding to you. However, I am anxious to see the 'professor's opinion,' and or guidance sometimes.
6: That would be great a re-wrap of the film post discussion - to give a base to see if I'm getting it and or anything we may have missed discussing...kinda gound our discussion in a way
7) Sometimes it is difficult to get the dvd. The first dvd was a nightmare to get a hold of and it cuts into a very busy schedule. I am fortunate to have Netflix, but not are available on it. Oh, yes, not everyone knows about Amazon media/on demand films that can be purchased for $2.99. I told someone in the class about it.
Thanks
A. Elizabeth
P.s. Is there a way for you to let everyone in the class know that I have 4 month-long Netflix memberships I would like to share. There is a serial number for each of them that can be emailed to whoever wants them..first come first get! Let me know if you inform everyone so I can expect emails.