Reflection

Finally, we've gotten to the end of the semester!  It has been a pleasure.  We've enjoyed some lively conversations as well as watched some films that generated a lot of thought and reflection.  While some of you inadvertently may have already done this, I'd like you to comment nonetheless.  Please reflect on this class and provide me with your thoughts, ideas of new material (which I've already gotten and written down a lot for future classes), and suggestions for this course.  Also, if you have any advice for future English 318 students, what would you suggest?  Please complete this by Mon., 11/30 before class begins.

Blog Rubric

Rating	Characteristics
4	Exceptional. The entry is focused and coherently integrates examples with explanations or analysis. The entry demonstrates awareness of its own limitations or implications, and it considers multiple perspectives when appropriate. The entry reflects in-depth engagement with the topic. Multimedia (video, graphic, chart, audio, etc.) use significantly enhances blog presentation
3	Satisfactory. The entry is reasonably focused, and explanations or analysis are mostly based on examples or other evidence. Fewer connections are made between ideas, and though new insights are offered, they are not fully developed. The entry reflects moderate engagement with the topic. Multimedia use moderately enhanced blog presentation
2	Underdeveloped. The entry is mostly description or summary, without consideration of alternative perspectives, and few connections are made between ideas. The entry reflects passing engagement with the topic. Multimedia use is limited in the blog entry.
1	Limited. The entry is unfocused, or simply rehashes previous comments, and displays no evidence of student engagement with the topic. Little to no multimedia use is implemented.
0	No Credit. The entry is missing or consists of one or two disconnected sentences. No multimedia use is implemented.

Unit IV

Recently, we've been discussing Ava DuVernay and her work.  I believe that she, along with other underrated black female filmmakers have provided valuable cinema that remains overlooked.  While we won't have time to view all of the films, I posit they're all worthy of serious contemplation despite our time constraints.  We will likely watch most of Middle of Nowhere as well as an excerpt from another film.  As such, I'd like to know, what do films, perhaps these films, teach you?  Please remember to be detailed and include a multimedia component. This is to be completed before class on Fri., 11/20/15.

Blog Rubric

Rating	Characteristics
4	Exceptional. The entry is focused and coherently integrates examples with explanations or analysis. The entry demonstrates awareness of its own limitations or implications, and it considers multiple perspectives when appropriate. The entry reflects in-depth engagement with the topic. Multimedia (video, graphic, chart, audio, etc.) use significantly enhances blog presentation
3	Satisfactory. The entry is reasonably focused, and explanations or analysis are mostly based on examples or other evidence. Fewer connections are made between ideas, and though new insights are offered, they are not fully developed. The entry reflects moderate engagement with the topic. Multimedia use moderately enhanced blog presentation
2	Underdeveloped. The entry is mostly description or summary, without consideration of alternative perspectives, and few connections are made between ideas. The entry reflects passing engagement with the topic. Multimedia use is limited in the blog entry.
1	Limited. The entry is unfocused, or simply rehashes previous comments, and displays no evidence of student engagement with the topic. Little to no multimedia use is implemented.
0	No Credit. The entry is missing or consists of one or two disconnected sentences. No multimedia use is implemented.