[NABS-L] Films and College Classes

[Keri Svendsen]

Vejas ,


As a fellow psychology major I don't think the film would be a problem. 
If you feel you need description work with disability services, but 
typically psych movies are okay. Also, talk to the professor, and get a 
feel for how the movies are, and this may prove to be most useful. If 
the professor has ideas.



On 8/7/2018 1:02 PM, michael Ausbun via NABS-L wrote:
> 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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> Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Films and College Classes
>
> 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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Keri Svendsen


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