History through film syllabus coach scott suttles hillcrest high school classroom policies 1. Introduction to film and media studies 2016 screening, sunday 710pm lpac cinema. Teaching social studies through film the education fund. If you teach history, english, social studies, or media literacy, the film teaching guides here will provide you with ideas for using hollywood movies in your classroom. If you access the district website, visit elizabethtown high schools page, and click on staff directory, search my name, and click on profile, you. High noon this film is both a quintessential western and an examination of character particularly pointed to the failures of u. If you have questions, please contact us at your earliest convenience. To use film as a means of motivating students to study selected topics in united states history 4. This course examines historically oriented motion pictures as both primary and secondary sources of information about the past. Athletics clearance card packet 20192020 register my athlete must use chrome or firefox badminton. Designed for students ages 8 through 12, each of the lessons includes a reading passage, study questions, and lists of appropriate resources such as.
There is a list of potential choices at the end of the syllabus and the list of movies already taken will be at the course blog at. Us history through film elmwood park public schools. Melrose high school history through film course syllabus mike. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 20142015 teacher. A films single use of one of the harsher sexuallyderived words, though only as an expletive, shall initially require the rating board to issue that film at least a pg rating. United states history through film course syllabus rob p. Through film analysis, students will gain a new insight into the historical events that occurred from the american revolution through recent us history. Sample syllabus this syllabus is provided as a sample. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to do the following. This course will look at how various aspects of history are portrayed in films and contrast that with how it really was. To improve students research and writing skills through the assignment of critical essays on selected subjects that use film and traditional sources as evidence.
Develop a generalization about the past in order to create theories of contemporary united states history and its development. Students will view films and participate in related research and study that will allow. A positive attitude and respect for others is expect at all times 2. Film appreciation will introduce students to the film industry and history of cinema through the study of classic and contemporary films. Teaching social studies through film education fund.
Mar 23, 2017 it serves to be a catalog of the movies we view as a part of our history studies. General instructions grading rubric film character list sheet. Class screenings before each screening on sunday night, read the screening checklist on moodle to prepare yourself. Sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 26 previous month next month today click to view event details.
More than one such expletive must lead the rating board to issue a film an r rating, as must even one of these words used in a sexual context. Student learning outcomeslearning objectives the primary purpose of this course is to survey the history of world cinema. The great canadian adventure is a subscriptionbased program that sends your child a history or geography of canada activity kit each month. The primary text for this course will be american films in whole or part such. The instructional methods for this class will also include discussion. Film literature, a course based on the indiana academic standards for englishlanguage arts, is a study of how literature is adapted for film or media. Through the stories told in these movies, you will see different aspects. Well focus upon the major movements in film history the early development of moving pictures, european silent films, the coming of sound, hollywoods golden era, film noir, neorealism, the european art film, and select others. Sharyland high school faculty hong, yustinosocial studies u. Students will be asked to rethink the relationships between reality and. Students will view a variety of films arranged in chronological. History through film syllabus tuscaloosa county school.
Films have been created which cover much of american history. American history, and the ways that such films can be utilized as historical documents. Define and describe major events in the history of modern israel. Your films will be screened for the rest of the school and prizes will be distributed based on the various areas of film production. Film clips will be shown during lectures, and the complete version of each weeks film will be screened following the weeks second lecture.
I think that teaching history through movies could be a great enrichment in our homeschool, much like the use of historical fiction. I make mistakes, if there is a mistake on your paper, or you disagree with a grade, come see me at lunch or a prearranged time. My secret is to provide a disclaimer in the syllabus at the beginning of the year. This is a full course syllabus that was created as an elective course in the high school setting. Syllabus in etudes by checking the box to the left of the syllabus in the course map tool. Emphasis will be placed on exposing the class to a wide variety of styles and genres as well as formulating and justifying criticisms of the works. In all cases, extra credit counts only if you have turned in all of the regular assignments. Syllabus for world history v20114 and world history p v20109 1 20 2014 world history syllabus 20 2014.
Zarkowski since thomas edison patented americas first motion picture camera in 1891, telling americas history through film has become a large part of our culture. Us history through film course syllabus by tara carroll tpt. Teaching history through film this page provides resources for high school and junior high teachers who want to use feature films in the classroom. World history syllabus elizabethtown area school district. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 20142015. Students will read about the history of film, the reflection or influence of film on the culture, and issues of interpretation, production, and adaptation. This course will use film to approach significant problems in history. Intro to film, film 2, film 3 syllabus introduction to film, film 2, film 3 cameron murray key west high school phone. To impart an indepth knowledge of major topics in u. American history through film mayfield city school district.
The study of united states history through major motion pictures is a unique and exciting approach that i hope you will enjoy. The course is intended to be taught to students who are currently taking us history and will study the topics in both their core history class and the film class. Both the filmmaker and historian share common methodology. This means that the electronic device may be confiscated by the teacher and sent to the school office andor a discipline referral may be written. Course description this class will explore world culture and social history through the medium of film and other mediums of mass culture. A broad array of genres and modes of expressionnot only academic writings, but also literature, popular music, film, documentaries, and artwill be incorporated into our discussion. Introduction to film and media studies fmst 01 syllabus. Massive list of history curriculum for homeschool high school.
Located in nw wisconsin, grantsburg schools consists of grantsburg high. Reel american history lehne, keith grantsburg schools. This course, although looking specifically at the experiences of women, is not for girls only. History in film syllabus rowlett high school, 2014. This course is designed to help you learn about different american cocultures as represented in popular american movies. As many of you know, i love historical fiction for teaching history, and often use it to enrich our studies. United states history through film, spring 2019 syllabus. Other than your research paper, all course material will be drawn from class lectures, screenings, and the above text. This course examines 20th21st century american history, culture and society through film. We will be viewing approximately 20 films throughout the course. April, and we will celebrate your work at the second annual nshs film festival. It serves to be a catalog of the movies we view as a part of our history studies. Core films assignment to increase your historical and formal understanding of films, you need to watch at least one of the listed core films in addition to our class screening.
Alana basmagy duggan, assistant principal seung oh, assistant principal robert h. Handson, engaging, and driven by meaningful student interaction with course content this is the type of elective course that i wish id had back in high school. This class is an exploration into the birth and development of america with focus on geography, economy, government, foreign affairs and the people who helped to shape the new nation. Check with administration regarding the school s and districts film policies before using. World history syllabus bremerton school district homepage. Any student at the university can take advantage of the centers services by scheduling an appointment to work oneoneone or in a group with a student tutor. If you receive services through the office of disability resources and require accommodations.
Allow parents to make a choice if their child can watch or not. This is a beginning and advanced course in film history, analysis, and. As historians we typically analyze and use traditional primary and secondary sources. History syllabus san diego unified school district. The class syllabus notes what portions of the text should be read before each class meeting. The concepts are drawn from the political, social, economic and cultural aspects of american history. In addition, the course will touch on the history of hollywood. Come to class prepared to work and bring all necessary materials to every class session. Students will need to utilize netflix, hulu, andor amazon to stream video titles on. Help 411ls american culture through film term and dates. United states history syllabus gaston school district. I acknowledge that i have read and understand the world history course syllabus, expectations, and guidelines. This course builds the students knowledge and appreciation of american history by developing the skills and social studies concepts necessary for an understanding of the countrys past and an appreciation of its present and future.
This course counts in the history major and the american studies major. The us history through film curriculum offers students a unique way to view american history through the hollywood lens. Materials binder paper black or blue ink pen only course description. The digital knowledge center dkc provides umw students with peer tutoring on digital projects and assignments. Designed by a homeschooling mom who saw the need for a creative way to bring social studies to life for kids, there are three different options of programs to choose from. History through film this elective course will examine films from multiple perspectives of history. Check with administration regarding the schools and districts film policies before using. Search hundreds of movies organized by subject that twm recommends as the best of the best in meeting curriculum standards while. A university education aims not only to produce high. Modern world history course syllabus ottawa hills high school ms.
Although the instructor rarely shows film as part of the of the tuesday curriculum, the. For many people watching a hollywood film on america is their only way of getting to know her history no matter how. History through film syllabus tuscaloosa county school district. The movie itself is an artifact of history, being one of the few american movies as to which the filmmakers had to disguise the political implications. Film can be a method for the study of history, and that is the goal of this course. Before class, watch the video tutorials appearing in the weeks moodle list. Introduction to american film history spring 2015 tuesdaythursday, 2. Other readings may be distributed via photocopy, pdf, or email. World history syllabus 10th grade assignments just for you later. Please navigate through the syllabus below to find out more information about this dvhs online course.
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