• Even if you have seen some of the films we will cover this term more than once before, you will not be excused from watching it in class; your attendance at both the film's showing and the discussion is mandatory.

• You may not take a personal break (for food, drinks, cigarettes, etc.) during the showing of the film.

• Sleeping in class, during either the film or the discussion, is absolutely prohibited.

• Though it may at times be difficult, you are requested to be open-minded toward all the material covered in this class. Like music, films affect all people differently. If you "don't like" a film we cover, if you find it "boring," remember: This is a college course, not an afternoon at General Cinemas with pals and popcorn. The course offers an intellectual investigation of motion pictures in American culture, not entertainment.

• You're expected to abide by college-level protocol at all times. Mouthing off, plagiarism, and any form of rude or disruptive behavior will be dealt with accordingly.

• If you miss a class, you will be expected to "make up" for that absence by submitting a written response to the propositions on the handout for the film missed. If you miss the film segment, you will need to hand in a page-long summary of the film. You may only do two of these assignments; thereafter, your final grade will diminish by four points for each class meeting missed.

• Although the instructor will be responsible for developing an informational context within which to discuss the various films we cover this term, this is not a lecture-based course. Hence, your positive attitude and willingness to engage the films we cover in a mature and competent manner will carry a great deal of academic weight.

• Your final grade will be based on a final project (40%), your full attendance (40%), and your contribution to the course (20%).