All extra credit is due December 7th.

There will be several opportunities for extra credit: mostly movies, documentaries, and special events.

Each extra credit assignment is worth up to 5 points (if it is thoughtful and well-written). Write 500 words using what you have learned in the class to analyze, critique, or reflect on the movie, documentary or special event.

Excellent papers are worth 5 points each, good papers are worth 4 points each, and average papers are worth 3 points each.

Send your extra credit assignments to your TA when they are complete.

Special Events that Qualify (more will be added as they are known)

• Wesch's keynote on his teaching philosophy. Axio Conference. Wednesday Sep 29th 10:15 am.
  
• DIY Video Festival. Tuesday, October 5th. 7 pm. Umberger 105. (The video can be found here: http://www.video24-7.org/247_2010/).
  

Movies / Documentaries you can watch for extra credit (submit 500 word essay as instructed above)

• Crash (2004): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/
• Gandhi (movie)
• The Corporation
• Hotel Rwanda
  
• The Smartest Guys in the Room
• Food Inc.
• Home - Free on YouTube- It will also be screened on December 7th in Forum Hall at 6:00! You don't want to miss this illuminating and inspiring documentary.