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Welcome to the Spring 2025 semester!
This is your blog for your Global Issues in Film course via creative literacy (writing & visual literacy)--it will get the creative educational process flowing for critical thinking, global literacy & in order to develop a global point of view (POV). This is a 100% online class.
Trigger Warnings: Viewer discretion is advised. Films & multi-media content will touch on violence, suicide, sexual assault, etc. This content can be disturbing and we are dealing with issues which are also problems. These posts are based on factual evidence or based on credible/verified factual adaptations of a real event.
Please approach the content regarding the post assignments, questions, & readings with an open-mind. Email me if you have an issue.
Both of your text pdfs are on Canvas.
If you have a Gmail account, you are in this system, if not, you can post as a guest. Last name first initial, please. Blogger only allows for brief & concise comments--appx. 200 words max.
All you will be doing is answering questions prompted by each post based on an ideological cinematic approach. One post will demonstrate individual difference theory as it relates to a photograph across a brief book passage, NPR audio files to a video. You will comment using the assigned reading/theory, film language (for muse en scene tactics), GSP & very concise sentences. Do not retell the story, cut to the chase & simply answer each question as assigned.
All you will be doing is answering questions prompted by each post based on an ideological cinematic approach. One post will demonstrate individual difference theory as it relates to a photograph across a brief book passage, NPR audio files to a video. You will comment using the assigned reading/theory, film language (for muse en scene tactics), GSP & very concise sentences. Do not retell the story, cut to the chase & simply answer each question as assigned.
"The Rules" for posting comments document is in your Canvas shell for this class.
The blog posts will allow you to learn different aspects of global communication and how some ideological issues are created, miscommunicated, or amplified. The post questions are specific. Be concise. Edit carefully & answer exactly what is asked of you.
All films are available via Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and more, via streaming services for nominal rental fees or free.
All films are available via Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and more, via streaming services for nominal rental fees or free.
The main task for you all to do is a close reading of each film/image focusing on assigned ideological issues, global comm theory & cinematic film/scene tactics used to amplify (make obvious) an issue or ideological conflict, as assigned.
Practice a comment: Introduce yourself to your peers below:
Q1. Please introduce yourself & let your peers (and me) know what you are looking forward to learning in this film theory class.
If you are the first to post, click on "No Comments" at the end of each blog post.
Appreciated by your fellow classmates by: Jan. 21 by midnight.
This is not a public forum. Ive put the settings to "by invitation only." This does not mean you can add more posts. You'll only be reading previous posts and commenting new an unique responses to very specific questions. You can use your last name, first initial or gmail account. Many of the films & images are not meant for children. Many have Restricted ratings. Please be aware of little eyes around your home.
14 comments:
Hi guys! My name is Adamari Sanchez, I am a Communication major and currently on my last semester here at UHCL. I love baking, coloring and music! I am a first gen college student, and I come from a big family (I love them). I am super excited to start this semester off and learn something new. Best of luck to everyone!
Hello everyone! My name is Caroline Lipscomb, and this is my last semester at UHCL as I graduate in May. I know very little about film and its educational realm, so I am eager simply to see all film has to offer in this way since it's always been solely a source of entertainment to me. I look forward to being in class with you all!
Hello everyone! I am Alondra Funes and I am a comm major, seeking a career in social media marketing. It is my last semester and I am super excited! I am a dog mom and love matcha. I love Professor Clark and think she is super fun and amazing, so hoping I can learn anything about global issues and what this class entails.
Hello everyone, my name is Melissa. My major is in bilingual education but I am currently minoring in communications to complete my degree this semester. I work at the museum Space Center Houston as a full time instructor and have fallen in love with informal education. One thing I am looking forward to is learning more about how films explore and represent global concerns and challenges within the cinema.
Hello, my name is Leslie Nunez and my major is Graphic Design. I love to watch films and shows, especially animated ones. I am hoping to learn a lot through watching these films about different events in history or social issues that are often not taught in classrooms.
Hey everyone, my name is Esmeralda and this is my 4th semester at UHCL. I am a Communication major focusing more on PR and marketing. I've been keen to film and was going to initially major in Digital Media Production before I switched to Communications. I do wish to pursue a job in the entertainment industry either corporate or hands on. Looking forward to learning more about Global issues that come across our screens.
My name is Jesse Cosme. I am majoring in Communications. I enjoy studying films and like to learn how they are made. I hope one day to be a film Director/Producer. I hope to learn valuable information that can assist me in making impactful films.
Hi! My name is Misty Duke. My major is in Humnitites, with a minor in History and Latinx Studies. I have taken several film classes and enjoyed them all, it is a fun way to learn about important topics. I look forward to learning about Global Issues and how it effects our lives.
Hello everyone my name is Cody Menzies. I am a Business Major and with a little luck I will graduate this semester. I had 1 more elective to take and I am an avid movie watcher of all types so I chose this course to learn a little more about film and the industry.
Hi my names Matt Bigham I'm a Business Management major who will be graduating this semester. I needed a final elective credit and I heard this class was fun challenging without being to stressful. I look forward to this class and seeing what kind of insight I can pull from it to take with me.
Hello everyone, My name is Magda Hernandez. This is my junior year as a communications major here at UHCL. I am also a first-generation college student. I enjoy music and exploring new places to eat with my boyfriend. I really enjoy watching films and appreciate the work behind them. I look forward to learning about how films present critical theories and global events.
Hello everyone, my name is Tabbitha Ross I am a Communications major with a minor in Professional Writing. I am a senior here at UHCL and will be graduating in May. I am taking this course to help myself better understand the intricate nature of film and how we can use film to convey a message about things that are happening around us. How this form of media differs from others.
Hello everyone my name is Elias Caballero and i am majoring in Business Management and expected to graduate in fall of 2025. I picked this course because i enjoy watching films and what having the thought of learning the story behind each individual film.
Hi, my name is Gabriel Ismail. I am a comm major with a minor in marketing. I plan to graduate in the fall of 2025. I signed up for this class to broaden my film variety as I like to watch movies in my free time.
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