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Alright I think my Nonverbal Communication prof is purposely out there to thwart my every move. I just finished writing the exam (which was rather easy and I think my work is worth an A- at least) and got my term essay back. I managed an A- (good grade, but the class is so ridiculously easy an A should have been an simple achievement). The problem I had with his marking is that most of his major complaints stem from my use of film analysis terms like 'diegesis' or 'self-reflexive' in which I did not define directly but expected my reading audience to be capable of comprehending. I seriously doubt not defining such terms is worth knocking marks off for, especially when this is a 2nd year university course in which academic writing style should be expected, and defining such basic film terminology seems utterly stupid for a paper which is only to read by some dude with a humanities PhD. It's not like I didn't utilize adequate examples to justify my use of these terms either, so their meaning should not be shrouded in any mystery even the prof was too lazy to look up their definitions.
Moreover, I also went above and beyond and did some actual research for my essay, which I didn't seem to get rewarded for either.
Do you think its fair for a prof to deduct marks for writing 'too academically' (he actually cites this as a complaint in his comments) and for not defining terms so intrinsic with proper film analysis?
Moreover, I also went above and beyond and did some actual research for my essay, which I didn't seem to get rewarded for either.
Do you think its fair for a prof to deduct marks for writing 'too academically' (he actually cites this as a complaint in his comments) and for not defining terms so intrinsic with proper film analysis?
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but asking someone to define terms like diegesis or self reflexivity is like asking them to define what narrative or plot means, especially in terms of film analysis. Seems like an absolutely ridiculous complaint IMO.
Also, if profs/TAs don't want us to write like academics then why do they get us to read myriad academic journals or theorists in which terms are far from sufficiently defined for the average reader? Seems like an utter inconsistency to advocate their theories yet not attempt to replicate their academic writing style (I am not even saying my style is entirely like theirs, far from it, but I fail to see how terms such as those used make it appear incomprehensible to an academic marking the paper).
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That does sound rather stupid. I have heard of people in high school being under suspicion for plagiarism because of being too "academic", but this is university.
I would argue it with your professor. And if he's adamant that he's right, then take it to the department chair or file a complaint
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I may, I mean the resulting grade wasn't bad by any means so I am not sure if it is worth the stress of trying to deal with the prof about it.
Anyways I am soon off to write my Vikings exam, as much as it pains me to say it I really abhor that class. Hopefully I can muster a B out of the course, History is definitely not my field of expertise.
Anyways I am soon off to write my Vikings exam, as much as it pains me to say it I really abhor that class. Hopefully I can muster a B out of the course, History is definitely not my field of expertise.
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I nearly failed Histroy in high-school. The History courses I had to take in the uni were also abominable. Next to Philosophy, it's my most hated subject.
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Give me a film to analyze and I'll do it, but expect me to remember dates and what not of specific historical activities? Fuck off.
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Re History: We did almost nothing but write our asses off during the entire lesson in high-school. God, that class was a crippling nightmare.
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I'm pretty good at history. I used to dominate but now that I'm in AP classes I'm slipping a little.
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Zephyrus
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History was one of my considerations for a major, but I'd rather translate stuff than just read it.
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I love History because it is like a big vibrant story, but it all actually happened and the people were real
I considered majoring in history...luckily all of the history teachers I've ever had have been superb. My history prof my fresmen year of college was by far one of the most hilarious but still very detailed and collegiate professors I've ever had
I'm currently waiting to see if my tuition fee will be lowered by a full 6k. For some reason, even though I filled out an application that demands you to list your current residence, place of birth, how long you've been a resident and questions etc., I was listed as an international student and thus charged with a non-residency fee - woo hoo!
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