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👋     Hello, blog! My name is Luisa. I'm a sophomore and I am planning on majoring in film studies. I'm currently in Chicago, Illinois. 

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❓    Why am I taking this course? Even though I'm not too fond of history because of how it requires me to remember names and dates, I chose to take this course because, in order to fully appreciate the art of film, I would need to know how it grew to become what we know it to be today. I look forward to watching many different films that will work alongside the readings to help us learn about the important milestones of film. I also hope to make connections with people who share my love for films this term!

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😷    I spent the majority of my time in quarantine napping and binge-watching stuff. I try to stay informed about the things that are going on in the world right now, but I also make sure to escape it a bit to not go crazy. 

Comments

  1. AmySeptember 20, 2020 at 9:10 PM

    Luckily, for this course movements and trends are more important than memorizing names and dates. We want to gain an understanding of how our current situation grew out of events and ideas of the past.

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  2. CarolineSeptember 21, 2020 at 7:21 PM

    Hi Luisa! Napping is totally underrated. Looking forward to hearing more about your ideas on the films this term! -TA Caroline

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