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., 4/25/16 before class begins.
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Friday, April 22, 2016
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., 4/25/16 before class begins.
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Many say that the study of history allows people to learn from past mistakes and allows them to create a better future. This is something that I learned in English 318 this semester. In this class we learned how African Americans transitioned their images through the long history of film. Which is part of the reason why the English 318 class was a class that I have really enjoyed having this semester. I enjoyed it because it made me think on a different level. It made me analyze every detail and see more than just the surface of an image. But more importantly it taught me that as a race we have to criticize every form of media outlet that we are shown in. We can no longer allow them to portray us in any kind of way. If we wish to make a difference in how we are seen we must take that initial stand and make them realize our true worth. In addition to learning that the only way we will change how we are seen is by doing it ourselves another reason why I really enjoyed they class is because it was a class where we could freely talk. Talk about any subject and not have to filter anything out and we would never be judged about any of opinions or what we perceived about the topic.
ReplyDeleteWhile the class did study very interesting topics it was a lot of reading. So to future students I would suggest that they always due the reading ahead of time. But not to read just for the sake of reading but to read so they can get a better understanding. This is important because without having an understanding of what is going on it is very easy to fall behind in the class and to fall behind in the reading is hindering the class discussion which is where majority of the test questions come from.
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It has been a great pleasure being part of a class the provides thought provoking content with discussion. I appreciate being in an environment where we can exercise our speech and point of views without judgement and disrespect. As a critical thinker with awareness of white supremacy and black exploitation, I have learned a new way of thinking; which is valuing another one's opinion and using it as a learning tool instead of disagreeing with persuasion ( try to change one's mentality as my own). I know for future semesters, this platform won't change (I hope not).
ReplyDeleteFor upcoming semesters and prospective students, maybe you can include more Spike Lee films into the curriculum (Do The Right Thing or Crooklyn) and incorporate more bellhooks material.
For future students taking this class, I suggest to read the material thoroughly and annotate. During class discussions, take notes (voice recording will definitely help) and don't miss class because it will hurt your grade.
This class has really open my eyes to African American culture. I have learned how to critique things better and become a stronger analytical thinker. This course has made me see the importance of Black documentaries and how it affects the black community. The importance of black artist and the essence that African Americans before me have left behind is very evident. Topics such as the white "gaze" have helped me see things from another perspective. This class has really changed my whole concept of thinking when it comes to black cinema and how it portrays our culture. I believe that it is important to have black writers, artist, producers, etc because they tell our stories best. My only suggestion for this course in the future is to view Dear White People. I feel like the topic of this movie would be right up our alley. For future students that take this class, I suggest you bring your analytical thinking cap and prepare to have your mind blown. And always be ready to participate and learn something new. Also be willing to hear other people's perspective.
ReplyDeleteI have a stronger appreciation for black films and black people in the industry now. Knowing that we aren't given the same opportunities and we still seem to overcome those struggles it makes we want to do what i want to do even more with a stronger will to get it done. I don't talk much in the class but it's helping me to become more of an open minded person, even if it takes longer than I expect. For the new students just get it done and do what you have to do. don't BS with the little bit of time that you have.
ReplyDeleteThis class taught me to be more observant of the way black people are represented in movies and other works of art. Now I watch films and ask myself if the filmmaker is perpetuating stereotypes. For instance, I watched a film this weekend called "My Favorite Five" and I saw the promiscuous jezebel black woman juxtaposed with the monogamous, level headed white woman. I also began to wonder how often I attribute stereotypes to others and judge someone based on the rules that our society has developed. I learned that no one is one dimensional and can be defined as just good or bad. The person that we see is often the sum of all the experiences they had to go through. For future classes, documentaries could be shown such as the "Eyes on the Prize" documentary that was mentioned in the reading. As far as advice to the future English 318 students, I would say try to express new ideas that were not obvious in the reading. I struggled with finding new ways to interpret the articles that we read and I think this will help to understand the articles better if you can attach personal thoughts to them.
ReplyDeleteBefore taking the course, I assumed it was going to be nothing more than watching films about African American Studies and being tested on it and it would fairly be an easy A. But I knew after the end of the first day of class this semester that my brain would actually be tested, and I would earn whatever grade I receive in this course. Throughout this semester I wad forced to critically think about about African Americans are really viewed in society. I (unknowingly) dissect every aspect of black culture that I come across everyday due to what I have learned in this class. I really appreciate and respect the readings that we've read and the way we broke down every scenario and saw it for what it really is. Rather than what it "should" be. Speaking of the readings, they were not boring at all, I was actually excited to do the work while reading the readings or watching certain documents for homework. I had plenty of favorite readings from this semester, they were all so intriguing and brought something new to the table. For future references, I think doing more hands on work so that students really grasp the concept of the class. For example, persuading the students to come to class each day/week with something new they've learned in the media or on TV and how it directly relates to the stereotypes of African American Film and Culture. Just for the purpose of constantly expanding their minds to not only relating to experiences in the past based on readings of the past but to show how we are still facing them today. Something similar to what we did with the Ava Duvernay Apple commercial with Mary J. Blige, Kerry Washington & Taraji. Overall, upon completing this course, I feel that I gained a variety of knowledge and critiquing skills that will be helpful in other classes and in my future career. I actually enjoyed being in class and I am enjoying working on our Final Project for this course.
ReplyDeleteI thought that this class was fun! I enjoyed learning about not only African American films, but our portrayal in these films. I learned that not every film or video is just that, a film or video. There is more to the story than what meets the eye. I learned great analytical skills. I also think something that would be fun to do, is to watch more modern day films. Something that came out into mainstream within the last 5 or so years to see if the same stereotypical roles are being used. I would have like to use my analytical skills in watching something new. Furthermore, if I were to speak to a future student, I would tell them to make sure they read and come to class prepared. I learned from personal experience that when you come prepared, you are able to gain so much more out of the class because you are able to participate. I found myself speaking up more and more, and given my opinion on certain scenes of movies or the readings. Dr. Jackson made me feel comfortable to express my thoughts. The class in general was a safe haven for uncensored conversations. Lastly, after reading 'I'm a Militant Queen" and watching Jackie Brown, I had a new found respect for feminism. I found that it is okay to be sexy and badd ass. So I would definitely recommend this course to another student, and I am glad to be ending my senior year with this amazing course!
ReplyDeleteI honestly enjoyed this class and especially our class dynamic! I enjoyed learning about so many new films, theories and other things important for not only film, but also my black experience. I learned about the past struggles for representation and how it all started and hasn't really changed that much. I believe the WGN show Underground would be a great addition to course shows. The readings often correlated with other readings from other classes. I would definitely recommend another student take this class, I would advise that they be focused and ready to work! Overall this class was one of my best classes I've taken.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this class. I have to admit before taking this class I thought we would just watch movies and that was it. I found with this class that it's so much more than watching African American films. I found that with this class I am able to critique films because at first I would watch a movie and I wouldn't pay much attention, but I am sure this class has taught me analytical skills. Talking about our history and watching movies like the Birth of a Nation and discussing things like White Privilege makes me even more proud to be a Black women in this world. In a way this class has given me even more reason to showcase who I am and where I come from through my music. I would say watching Jackie Brown gave me a better sense of who I was and that's it's totally fine to be sexy, confident, and you. If i were to speak to a future student I would tell them be prepared to expand your mind and give yourself a whole new take on how you view films. With this class you are able to speak and voice your opinions and thoughts freely.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed this class and all of the new concepts, theories, and films I was introduced to. This class allowed me to look at films for more than just entertainment but for a message within every frame, lighting, and characters. The open discussion technique really helped me understand others view points about the message behind the film. I appreciate the time Dr.Jackson took to dissect each film and allow us to give our views but then she begin to explain even more the deeper message behind the films. We explored black struggles for representation, perceptions of a black women, and stereotypical black roles in film. If I had any advice for future students it would be to have an open mind about film and how we perceive stereotypes within film. Dr. Jackson will definitely ask your opinion, sometimes challenge it, but the class will teach you how to critique films and their meanings. This class made me feel comfortable with voicing my opinions about films and will change the way you look at films forever!! Best of luck.
ReplyDeletePrior to entry in the class, I foolishly expected this to be a class were we just watched films. However, what I soon discovered was a class enriched in thought provoking topics focused on the African American experience. In truth, I felt this to be more of a cultural anthropology class. I enjoyed the early topics of white colonization usage of propaganda to promote racism, and the counter narratives created by black artist to show the real truths of our culture. Not to mention creating African American heroines (Pam Grier) and heroism, though still showing the social struggles of ghettos in the 70's. The latter discussion broke down the psychological cultural dissection of our people through movies, and other forms of media. Focusing heavily on the gaze that ever so looks to assume, define, and stereotype what we are. For future class discussions, comparing and contrasting more present day media events would definitely would make it more palatable for some classmates. I think it’s important to continue to challenge thought processes that are seen as the norms in our community. For the future classmates, when giving something to read, you better read that shit thoroughly…… Trust
ReplyDeleteIt has been a great experience this entire semester being in this class. I learned so much about the underlying factors and aesthetics that make up such films and the industry. I pay close attention to so much in films now because of the things I learned. Dr. J is an outstanding instructor. She gives a sense of privacy in classrooms so that you can easily express your opinions without backlash or conflict. The class was great because every class we in engaged in in depth conversations about real life situations at hand. I would recommend this class to any and everyone. You don't have to be interested in film to take this course because it's not just about film, it's about life in general and how things became what they are today.
ReplyDeleteThis class has really been a joy! It has really made me think more critically when it comes to my reading and it has opened my eyes to black documentaries and the process that it takes to make them. Ms. Jones is definitely the best English teacher I've had. She doesn't hover over you to know your stuff. You either know it or you don't, you choose. In every class we always have conversations that compare real life to the readings and that is what made me understand most of the reasons more. This class has made me more interested in learning more about black films and documentaries and low-key makes me want to produce and direct one! This class definitely had its challenges, but sometimes we need a good challenge in our life to open our minds. For the future students, you better be on top of your readings and don't be afraid to speak up or even debate about the readings. If you feel a certain way about something or have questions about anything, don't be afraid to say it.
ReplyDeleteTaking this African American film class has really been an eye opener and made me notice things that I wouldn’t have noticed before. In class we had a few discussions regarding the perceptions of African American film and I was taught to think more critically in all aspects from the directors and characters to the overall message of the film. It’s the 21st century and you would think that African Americans have more roles than we actually do. If we do have any roles we have the stereotypical characters that society has a fascination to. Perception is a powerful thing! When I first took this class I had a hard time interpreting the reading s so I started working with other people in class so I can get a better understanding of the readings sometimes if I had any trouble. But overall this class challenged me but I enjoyed everything that this class had to offer & for future students I suggest come in with an open mind, take notes in class, read the material assigned, and engage in class discussions.
ReplyDeleteThis class was important to me because often college students especially who attend HBCU's, take for granted classes that teach about Black culture. I originally thought the class would be a "fun elective", but I learned so much and ideas and thoughts were challenged. I like being challenged. I found that class discourse was what I appreciated most out of the class. All of the Blaxploitation films were new to me. Reading about Tina Turner and Ike and his fantasies of Jane were really interesting. The disrespect to Black bodies and especially Black women is nothing new to me but to get new ideas of why was enlightening. I think closing out with someone fresh like Ava DuVernay was great because now I get to keep looking out for her new work and watch her change things up. If I could change suggest anything I would suggest maybe in the beginning of the semester students get a list of films and documentaries to watch by the end of the semester or just at their leisure since we do not have enough time to cover everything in class. Future students should have fun with the class.I would also advise they take English 209&316 with Turman, as they sometimes correlate. And always read everything CRITICALLY. Thank you for teaching this course, and teaching it well.
ReplyDeleteBefore I enrolled in English 318, I would watch movies for my entertainment only. When I watch films now, I look for the hidden messages and characteristics of the black roles/performers, directors, producers, etc. From Oscar Micheaux to Ava DuBernay I can see how black film has evolved. In the early 1900s-1950s, black films were still obedient to the master narrative. As time progressed, black film artists began to break the limitations and/or barriers that are seen in African-American films. This began with Blaxploitation films such as "Superfly" and "Sweet Back's Bad Asssss Song." Even though these films upheld the stereotypes African-Americans face in society, the films still provided opportunities for the African-American people such as jobs, screenplay, hope, etc. I do not have any further suggestions for this course because I love the way Dr. Jackson educates the class. The class was well engaged and organized. I do wish we were able to watch more documentaries. For future English 318 students, please be sure you are critically engaged with the material and study the material before class because Dr. Jackson will give a quiz if she feels like you are unprepared. Thank you Dr. Jackson for making me AWOKE in relation to African-American film. I hope everyone have a blessed semester!
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Just like most students, when I registered for this course I thought we would have class discussions and just watch films. But after seeing who the instructor is I knew that was definitely by the case. I enjoyed this course the most out of all the films courses I have taken in the past.
ReplyDeleteI think that after this class I now look at things a lot more critically and think more about things and why scenes are the way they are as well as the characters and symbolism used. This class makes students think more critically beyond the surface. I don't necessarily think there would be anything that could changed or different. I got the most out this course.
If I could, I would take it again.
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ReplyDeleteI must say that I have enjoyed myself this semester in this course. Thanks to an enticing Dr. Jackson, a group of engaging peers, and a syllabus of ripe and thought provoking material, I managed to take advantage of this course and apply myself analytically in my second attempt at the class. I think this class has mainly opened my third eye to a more conscious view of black film. Instead of simply watching for mild entertainment, this class has taught me how to adjust my focus to the actual issues that the movie both presents and addresses, and has helped me develop a more critical way of thinking. I think some unorthodox but effective material to cover in the class may perhaps be the cartoon series Boondocks. The show covers a lot of stereotypes and idioms that could be analyzed and discussed. If there was any advice I could give future 318 students it would be to focus on your wellbeing in the class early in the semester, do not wait until finals time to care about your grade. Also if Ms. Jackson assigns a reading or video assignment, its best to complete the assignment not just for completion, but analyze the material and have points to discuss.
DeletePersonally when I signed up for this course all I was thinking was let me get through this so I can graduate in May. I was thinking this course would just be some film watching course and we would just write film reviews. That thought process was quickly put to rest after the first week. With our Birth of a Nation discussion I knew this class had something to offer, it was deeper than just watching a film and asking what you think about it. The depth in which we looked at things in this course was refreshing. I love to hear others opinions on a film where maybe I just thought it was racist and someone explains that the racist aspect is just the surface. Our review on the D’ Angelo Untitled answered a major question I had in my head for years, why did he just stop at the top of his game. The video that made him worldwide famous, was also his downfall it took away from his music and just made him a shirtless sex symbol. An artist of his caliber has a need, the need to be heard and that video took the ears away from his music and brought only eyes to his body. I never looked at it this away I thought a sex symbol was what R&B artist strived to be especially with the artists that are out today. Another film I would like for you to review in this course in Dark Girls it’s a documentary on Netflix about the colorism black woman face in this world. It really opened my eyes to an issue that I didn’t even know existed. Other than that Dr. Jackson I believe this is a superb course that is being taught by a professor that is truly passionate about what she does, something that is not seen a lot in college in my experience.
ReplyDeleteOriginally, when signing up for the class, it was because of how my friend Steven Lee described the course- fun, entertaining, and watching movies. Also, I knew that creating a short film was something that I wanted to partake in after featuring in his film, "Complexion". Now that I have experienced this class for myself, I honestly am glad that I took the course because it allowed me to gain exposure to many different things that I did not know. Before taking this class, I did not pay much attention to how blacks were portrayed in films, better yet to society. I was very content with what I thought I knew, but now I view things a lot differently and more intensely, because now I know that there are some changes that needs to be made. The only suggestion that I have, is possibly having shorter articles yet still powerful to read because sometimes the motivation to read is harder when it is so long. Nonetheless, I think you have done an amazing job as an instructor with the material that you have taught. In reference to any advice I would give to any future English 318 student, is to always be prepared and stay ahead. From this class, I learned that it is more beneficial for in-class discussions to know exactly what is expected to be talked about, along with being able to be more involved as well. Additionally, to take what is being taught very seriously because what we learn are real-life issues that we are still having to face. I loved this course and will definitely be taking what I learned and applying it towards many areas of my life.
ReplyDeleteLike others, when I chose I figured we would watch a bunch of movies and write about them. Learning about the history of African American film and how it’s evolved and still evolved was intriguing. Before this class I had no idea who Oscar Micheaux was when in fact he helped revolutionize black film. We talked about things that always led or could lead to great dialogue. I think you did a good job at choosing material for the class, readings and movies. Any movie that we watched a clip of in class always made me want to go home and finish it. I was encouraged to watch the documentary on the black panthers which taught me a lot. You also encouraged me to watch blackish and I think its one of the best shows ever. I thinks it does a good job at pointing out issues that us a black community should talk about. I enjoyed doing group work because it allowed us to bounce thoughts off one another and sometimes that helps clarify things so that I could have a better understanding. I like how you and my classmates expressed themselves freely and didn’t hold back how you felt, good or bad. I leaned to be more critical of material and analyze things better. I really enjoyed filming for our final project even though it was way out of my comfort zone, my group members made it fun. For the next film and culture class I would say make sure you read the articles thoroughly, hell read them 2 or 3 times. If you can print them out. I thought it was ok to read and write out notes on a separate piece of paper, but actually printing of the article and annotating it was way more helpful. I think using a phone for the reading makes things harder. I learned a lot in this class and Dr. J is an amazing teacher, if I could take this class again I would.
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed being apart of this class this semester. From the in-depth conversations between my peers to understanding the importance of Black films and film producers has made me critique films more than I ever have before. Prior to taking this class I would have never watched D'Angelo's "untitled" video and thought that it was a reason why the director chose to shoot the video the way that he did. Some advice I would give to future English 318 students would have to be have a open mind and be prepared to see things in a different way than before. And although Dr. Jackson has interesting thoughts and perspectives herself, I believe its very important to engage in class discussions because it makes the class more interesting when hearing others opinions.
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed this class this semester. I would say it was a learning experience. I initially signed up to take this class because I helped a friend out last semester on his film. Once I got in the class and saw how deeper we got into film it really opened my eyes. I'm happy I got to become more than just a viewer of films and music. I have become more of a thinker. What I enjoyed most about this class were the discussions. They were very intriguing and made me want to go back and read or view something again as we talked about it. I would tell your future students to make sure they read or do the assignments you assign or it will make the class discussion more difficult than it should be. Something you could talk about or go further I detail with could be current black films versus older black films. I think that would spark a great discussion.
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost I must thank Dr. Jackson for establishing a learning environment that allowed students to engage in controversial dialogue without any limitations. While enrolled in ENGL 318, I was gifted with the opportunity to become further enlightened about the struggles of African Americans in the film industry. Before taking this course I was unaware that African Americans were only honored by "White Hollywood" if they were depicted as stereotypical caricatures. Famous powerhouse directors such as, Oscar Micheaux, Spike Lee and Ava DuVernay didn't fall victim to this negative perception established by "White Hollywood." Instead of following the white narrative, these directors gave African Americans the opportunity to be appreciated in the film industry as positive figures that could open doors for future African American Actors, Actresses and Directors. This four month long course covered numerous topics in the art of African American Film and Culture. The only addition I would like to see in this course, is more dialogue about current issues African Americans face in the film industry. Last, for future students my only advice is to throughly analyze and dissect the assigned readings and videos, because this is a class that will challenge simple minds to expand their thought process. Once again I would like to say thank you Dr. Jackson for all of the knowledge and wisdom you've blessed my colleagues and I with during these past four months.
ReplyDeleteThis english class has probably been the hardest class that I have ever had to take. However, I do not regret it and I would take it again. It has taught me alot about how I should think about my culture, and how black culture is perceived. Reading the material given to us and watching the videos was not very easy to comprehend just by simply "watching". It made you think and you had absolutely no choice but to break it down, analyze it, and maybe even re-read or re-watch the material. My advice to any other students inquiring to take the class, would be to make sure they allow themselves to become fully invested in the material and engage, engage, engage. I say this because I loved hearing the different points of views and comments students and the professor would make to open your mind more about something. I am absolutely happy that I took this course and learned about my culture and its relation to film. Judging by the prior things that I have heard and my pwn experience I would keep the class the exact same way.
ReplyDeleteAs I look back on the semester this was definitely one of the best classes I signed up for. It really shined a light on certain aspects of films and it really opened my eyes to things I never noticed before. The way we dissected films and pointed out the racial issues was something I had never done before. I don’t even watch movies the same anymore. I’m always thinking it’s a deeper meaning about something for the most part is true most of the time. This class wasn’t the easy A class that I thought it was going to be but it wasn’t hard, I still enjoyed it a lot. I think all the films we looked at were very good and informative especially films that played a major role in the African American Film Industry. I also like how we didn’t just focus on one time period we got to see how African American Films have evolved over the years. I feel like students especially in the JOMC department should take this class that are trying to go into film because we sometimes take things for granted when we don’t know about the history and all that we as a race has overcome for films to look how the look today and to have all these black actors, producers, and directors.
ReplyDeleteThis class has honestly given me a passion to think outside of the box on many subject matters. As a journalist, we don’t have much space to think outwardly except when doing editorials. I have an opinion about a lot of things, but I can never express them because I run the unbiased section of the newspaper. Opinions are left strictly for editorials. Honestly, sometimes it sucks to not be able to write all of your true feelings on paper. To me it can be limiting, but with how I plan on changing the media industry (can’t disclose all of my moves lol) I have to learn the basics. You have to learn the basics to change a norm. Next, I plan on writing editorials for Triad City Beat and continue writing black news for us at the Carolina Peacemaker. My motto that I live by is to be able to change various thoughts on issues, to be able to shine light on the imperfections of the world around me, and to educate the uneducated. As a journalist, business owner and future philanthropist in my everyday actions I walk in my motto. This class just helped affirm why God even gave me that motto to live by.
ReplyDeleteAs I explore more literature during my year off I can float you some works. You gave me a hunger to learn about things that I’ve never had the time to do.
I definitely enjoyed this class nonetheless. This class involuntarily changes my view on movies especially indie films. I never was a fan for most indie films but now knowing the importance behind an indie film and how it was made to send a message or to reveal a certain story, I respect the art. Unit IV is my favorite segment of this class because I love anything that concerns black women empowerment and my love for Ava DuVernay has increased even more after this class.
ReplyDeleteThis class has helped me understand the depth of black culture in America because growing up in the south; it was never a topic of choice when I spoke to my other peers in school. I remember in high school I was told that racism was over, and although I didn’t believe my teacher, it was upsetting to know that the person responsible for educating me is teaching wrong ideologies to my unaware white peers. Being in this class has helped me become more comfortable about speaking about black issues in front of people who may not be educated on black culture. Reading the articles by bell hooks really resonated with me because when I see and hear things that go on in society that I don’t agree with, she can put what I feel on paper with facts to back it up too.
ReplyDeleteI loved that we watched blaxsploitation films in class because I wasn’t raised on them, so I was never told about the movies. I was very unaware about the history of back cinema, and it’s impact on black culture. Watching Foxy Brown and hearing about Ava DuVernay really opened my eyes on the black female mavericks in the entertainment industry. I always hear about the great things black males have done, very rarely do you hear about black female accomplishments when it comes to directing or acting. Speaking about how these women made a way for other female actors or directors felt liberating because the amount of black female representation is so low.
I thoroughly enjoyed this class, and I’m not quite sure if I could make it any better than what it already is. I did appreciate that we spoke about the issues within the black community, and I think that should continue in future classes, because a lot of the times black people don’t want to evaluate the negative things that go on with in the community. Some new ideas that could be brought up for future courses is white washing, like how they recently brought out these movies like Gods of Egypt [trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJBnK2wNQSo] with a white cast, or Moses with an all white cast. You could probably also talk about how Harriet Tubman has to share the $20 with Andrew Jackson, although he was a slave owner himself.
For the future English 318 students, I would suggest to come to class with an open mind and be ready for open discussion so you can always participate in the talk. It helps the material stay with you, and don’t be afraid to ask question or raise your hand. Mrs. Jackson is awesome, and she’s very easy to talk to.
I loved the class, regardless that I didnt talk much or give opinions. Im a good listener, I sat and took notes on the discussions. I gained a lot of knowledge throughout this class, I tell my friends to take it next semester just because. I think my most favorite moment in the class was just last week watching the Viola Davis Speech at the Emmy's, I really shed a tear. For the future 318 students, I would suggest to give the class a chance, gain knowledge and use it in your everyday life. Learning what I know ow about African Americans and film has made me want to work even harder.
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