Chapter 9 - Instructional Media: Chalkboards to Video - CGISS

All writing assignments will be submitted to turnitin.com. All work must be original to you
and done for the first time this semester for this class.
Grading Scale:
93-100 A
90-92 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
63-66 D
60-62 D-
59 and below F
Assessments:
The final paper (4 pages) counts for 20% of the grade
The midterm exam counts for 25% of the grade
The final exam counts for 25% of the grade
Quizzes, Discussion Board assignments, etc. count for 20% of the grade
The essay (500) words counts for 10% of the grade
Resources: The films will be shown at the Student Life Building on Mondays. Check the detailed
schedule at their website:
http://movies.fsu.edu/
You must be able to attend one of these showings in order to take this course. Some of our
Films may be available at the local movie rental stores, but the rentals will usually be at a
premium price.
Printed text and reader are referenced above.
Anecdotal evidences from life (Films, TV, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, personal experiences,
etc.) are welcomed and encouraged to be brought into the discourse.
Essential Policy Information:
Gordon Rule Requirement: Since this course is a Gordon Rule class, students must obtain a C- or
better in order to pass the Gordon Rule requirement. Gordon rule requirements mandate a total
writing assignment of approximately 3,333 words. Failure of the student to turn in the writing
assignment will result in a final grade no higher than D+. For further information on these university
policies, refer to the handbook at http://www.fsu.edu/Books/Student-Handbook.
Attendance/lateness policy:
Unexcused Absences:
1. A student may miss one week's worth of work without penalty.
2. For any part of the second week of missed classes we will reduce the grade by one stage, e.g., B-
> C+.
3. For any part of the third week of missed classes we will reduce the grade by one additional stage,
e.g., B+ > B-.
4. For any part of the fourth week of missed classes we will follow the university guidelines on
attendance and give no credit, i.e., F.
Excused absences do not count against the student’s attendance. (Excused absences must be
negotiated with the instructor, and may be for such reasons as funerals, visits to the doctor, job
interviews, or verifiable transportation emergencies.)
Section: Course Planning – Content 36 Chapter 3: Creating a Syllabus