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=Welcome to //Novel to Film//!=

Going to the movies (and logging onto the computer for that matter) has surpassed reading books as one of the top American pastimes. Acknowledging this fact, a number of writers have allowed their children to be made into cinematic efforts. Are the film versions equal to the original printed versions? Can novels get translated properly to the big screen? Let yourself be the judge. Texts (films) may include //No Country For Old Men, Shawshank Redemption, The Body, The Executioner, and Heart of Darkness// This course focuses around critical reading and writing skills. You will be expected to practice skills and knowledge gained from Style and Structure while analyzing and writing about the literature.

Course Requirements:

1. You will write an **essay** on each text. Essays will be worth **40%** of your final grade. I will try my best to return your essays within one week of the due date. I encourage everyone to conference with me to discuss your rough draft.

2. There will be announced and unannounced **quizzes** throughout the term. There will not be a set amount of quizzes; however, the quizzes will be worth **20%** of your final grade. Make sure you are completing the nightly reading assignments in order to prepare of the quizzes.

3. I expect everyone to contribute to class discussions. You **participation** will be worth **20%** of your grade. I normally give a participation grade each week. I also pay attention to group activities throughout the term.

4. On top of the reading assignments, you will be asked to complete **homework assignments**. Journal entries, reading responses, reading questions, etc. will count as homework grades. Homework is **20%** of your final grade.