[NABS-L] Films and College Classes

[michael.ausbun at gmail.com]

Hello Vejas,
	In my experience, I have found that most films in the field of
psychology are generally accessible and interpretive from dialogue alone.
Although there are clearly some aspects you will necessarily miss out
on-facial expressions, body language etc.-I think if you  apply
psychological theory or your epistemic base to a critical analysis of the
film, you should be fine. If you find yourself extremely concerned, I would
discuss the paper with your  professor; however, I do not think, just based
on the little information I have, that a replacement or altered assignment
is necessary.
I hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Michael Ausbun
Secretary/treasurer, Louisiana Association of Blind Students

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Hi All,

I am going to be a junior in college next month.  My professor for my
Abnormal Psychology class has already sent me his syllabus.  In addition to
reading from the textbook, we will sometimes be reading articles from the
Internet.  There will also be two bigger papers, one on a book and one on a
film (it is a film of choice based on a list of several, so I have not
chosen yet).  The paper will be 5 to 6 pages long.
My concern is for the film paper.
So far, I have very rarely had assignments related to films.  
Most of the films I have watched in my previous classes have just been extra
supplemental material with no further requirements.  
On two occasions I have had to do very short assignments with films, I
watched them with my parents who provided descriptions.  
I am just concerned because the film assignment in this class is a final
paper, whereas the other assignments I have done in the past did not carry
that much weight.  I am considering asking my professor if, rather than
writing my final assignment on a film, I can write it on another book
related to abnormal psychology, the subject concerned.
Have any of you written a final paper on a film before, and did it work out
for you? What do you all think of me asking about the book accommodation?

Thanks,
Vejas Vasiliauskas
Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
Phone: (310) 265-3949
Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com

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