Folium: The Perks of Being Blind via YouTube

Folium: The Perks of Being Blind via YouTube LEAF likes to highlight the awe inspiring diversity of the human race in order to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and get out to experience the rest of the world. We hope, for everyone’s sake, you can learn some things on the way and, rather […]

Writing Resources: How to Write Thesis Statements

Writing Resources: How to Write Thesis Statements DEVELOPING A POINT OF VIEW (A THESIS STATEMENT…): After studying all of the assigned readings, find or develop one major argument that you can discuss in greater detail in your paper. An “argument” can be defined as a major point of view, or an interpretation of the film […]

Project Resources: Feature Film Suggestions (Spain/Iberian)

Project Resources: Feature Film Suggestions (Spain/Iberian) This is by no means a complete listing, nor a perfect one. However, it is a list of award-winning films that portray unique elements of Spanish (Iberian) culture. … Manolete – Menno Meyjes via Rotten Tomatoes via IMDB Los abrazos rotos – Pedro Almodóvar via Rotten Tomatoes via IMDB Abre […]

Folium: Movies Help You Learn Languages via Lifehacker

Folium: Movies Help You Learn Languages via Lifehacker Yes! It really does help! Take a closer look at the article to see the finer points in defense of watching movies in different languages. I constantly remind my students to be active in the watching process, since these films can provide more than just entertainment! http://lifehacker.com/5881696/how-actively-watching-movies-helped-me-learn-spanish

Writing Resources: How to Prepare a Critical Review of Cultural Cinema

Writing Resources: How to Prepare a Critical Review of Cultural Cinema WORKING WITH THE MATERIAL: Make sure you know your material inside and out! Follow these guidelines: Find a nice quiet place and time to view the film. Turn OFF your phone. No calls, texts, internet. Send the kids/roommates to another room. Remove ALL distractions […]

Project Resources: Feature Film Suggestions (Latin America)

Project Resources: Feature Film Suggestions – Latin America This is by no means a complete listing, nor a perfect one. However, it is a list of award-winning films that portray unique elements of Hispanic culture from Latin America. United States: El super – Max Mambru via Rotten Tomatoes via IMDB Quinceañera – Richard Glatzer, Wash […]