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Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU Monitor University Publications 10-25-2010 Monitor Newsletter October 25, 2010 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/monitor Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "Monitor Newsletter October 25, 2010" (2010). Monitor. 1815. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/monitor/1815 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Monitor by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. 1' /■BGSUv  'n  = f  ^. .  :B O W L I N G  G R E E N  S T A T E  U N I V E R S I T YOCTOBER 25, 2010Top Stories Berg fills need for French cinema textbookIn Brief Calendar Job Postings ObituariesA new book by Dr. R.-J. Berg, French, is destined to be a welcome and indispensable guide to French cinema and to the study of film itself for French-speaking teachers and students of film.Published in July by Yale University Press, A la rencontre du cinema frangals is written in French primarily for French audiences. It will be marketed in North America and in Europe. Though in the United States there are several excellent textbooks on cinematic style and technique, there is an inexplicable dearth of them in France, Berg said—especially unexpect­ed in a country that has been at the forefront of innovation in filmmaking.The book has received an enthusiastic endorsement from none other than Michel Mourlet, a well-known writer and film critic in France (as well as a comrade-in-arms with Berg in the fight against the invasion of “franglais” into the French language). Mourlet writes, “ I have known few works on cinema that have given me such an impression of competence and wisdom.”“ I’m very fortunate and honored to have found Michel Mourlet as the foreword writer,” Berg said appreciatively. Berg is also the author of three widely used textbooks on French literature and business French.A la rencontre does not assume any previous knowledge of French cinema or background in film studies, though, as Berg writes in the preface, “ It will help to like movies, and to have seen quite a few.”It can serve as the core textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate French classes. Through a well-thought-out presentation of information, Berg’s goal was maximum flexibility. The book concentrates on stylistic analysis, or “close viewing,” but it can also be used in courses based on content, theme or issues, on a particular genre or movement, on the adap­tation of narrative into film, or a number of other areas of study.However, the books stands out in that Berg is adamant that film must be studied primarily as film—apart from any “ issues” or “content.” Berg writes, “ In a very real sense, the form is the film, and we, as students of film, need to study it.”To that end, he takes as the basis of study two popular, influential and widely available mov­ies, “A bout de souffle (Breathless)” Jean-Luc Godard’s 1960 masterpiece, and the more recent “Le fabuleux destin d ’Amelie Poulain (Amelie),” both of which contain ample examples of film technique for a thorough examination of how directorial choices shape the work. Straightforward diagrams and definitions of terms are provided as background, and students engaged in a close study can directly see how it all applies to the films.Berg also includes a section for classes engaged in making a film, with step-by-step instruc­tions and even a prize for the best short film each year.An accompanying website contains resources such as sample tests and quizzes, Web-based research projects and a forum page through which students may query Berg.A la rencontre du cinema frangais is so thorough that Mourlet compares it to the foremost other two “Roberts” —the “ little Robert” and “big Robert” dictionaries of the French lan­guage. “Here is the ‘Robert Berg’ of the French cinema,” Mourlet writes.OCTOBER 25, 2010B O W L I N G  G R E E N  S T A T E  U N I V E R S I T YIN BRIEFAward-winning teacher speaks at BGSULouAnne Johnson, author of My Posse Don’t Do Homework and Teaching Outside the Box, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 28) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. Johnson, whose My Posse book was made into the 1995 film “Dangerous Minds” starring Michelle Pfeiffer, is a nationally acclaimed teacher who previously was an award-winning U.S. Navy journalist and Marine Corps officer.Her talk, based on her book Muchacho, is part of the Centennial Speakers Series sponsored by the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Develop­ment. The program is free and open to educators and the public. She is also offering a pre­sentation for students at 10 a.m. Friday (Oct. 29) in 101A Olscamp Hall on “Teaching Outside the Box.”In 1989, Johnson began teaching reading and writing to non-English speakers as an intern at a California high school. Two years later she was appointed department chair of a special program for at-risk teens, which earned accolades for improving self-esteem, student reten­tion and academic achievement of its students.Johnson, who is an assistant professor of teacher education at Santa Fe Community Col­lege, received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in teaching English. Additional books she has written include The Girls in the Back of the Class', School Is Not a Four-Letter Word', Two Parts Textbook, One Part Love', Queen of Education and Muchacho. Some of her books will be available at her evening presentation. In additional to her numer­ous speaking engagements, she has appeared on CNN, “Oprah,” CBS “Eye to Eye,” “NBC Weekend Today,” “Maury Povich” and “Tom Snyder.”For more information about her presentation at BGSU, contact the School of Teaching and Learning, 2-7320, stl@bgsu.edu or debrown@bgsu.edu.Top Stories> In Brief> CalendarJob Postings ObituariesCALENDARi M jBGSUC1Monday, Oct. 25Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “Writing and Higher-Order Thinking in Larger Classes Using Calibrated Peer Review,” 9-10 a.m., 201 University Hall. Register online at http://www.bgsu.edu/ctl/ page56598.html.ARTalks 100@100 Alumni Lecture, “Wild Animals, Heroic Men and Beautiful Women/ Power and Play in Malian Masquerade,” with Mary Jo Arnoldi, art historian and curator,6 p.m., 1101 Fine Arts Center.Tuesday, Oct. 26Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “Service-Learning in Leisure Service for Older Adults,” 9:30-10:30 a.m., 201 Uni­versity Hall. Register online at http://www. bgsu.edu/ctl/page11755.html.EcoBreak Seminar, with Katie Klotz, 11:30 a.m., 332 Life Sciences Building. Hosted bythe Department of Biological Sciences. Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “Active Learning and Problem-based Learning Strategies,” 1-2 p.m., 201 Univer­sity Hall. Register online at http://www.bgsu. edu/ctl/page11755.html.Tuesdays at the Gish Film Series, “D.O.A.” (U.S. 1950), 7:30 p.m., Gish Film Theater, Hanna Hall.Concert, featuring Student Jazz Combos, 8 p.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.Wednesday, October 27Latino Issues Conference, “ Latino Image,” with keynote speaker Enrique Morones of Border Angels; faculty-led discussion ses­sions and Latino-themed luncheon. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 202A Union. The 11:30 a.m. luncheon is $10. Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.2OCTOBER 25,2010B O W L I N G ,  G R E E N  S T A T E  U N I V E R S I T YTop Stories In Brief > CalendarJob Postings ObituariesBGSUnBrown Bag Series, “On the Move: The Lives of Migrant Women,” presented by Jen Bar- timole and Conor Harmon, MACIE students, noon-1 p.m., Women’s Center, 107 Hanna Hall.Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “CLA in the Classroom: Developing Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing Skill Using Performance Tasks,” 1-2 p.m., 201 University Hall. Register online at http:// www.bgsu.edu/ctl/page69735.htmL Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “ Using e-Portfolios to Foster Intention­al Learning,” 2:30-3:30 p.m., 201 University Hall. Register online at http://www.bgsu.edu/ ctl/page11755.html.Biology S em inar, “Large-Scale Analysis of Yeast Filamentous Growth ... And Other Potentially Fun Things,” with Dr. Anuj Kumar, University of Michigan Life Sciences Insti­tute, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Life Sciences Building. Faculty Scholar Series, 8 p.m., Bryan Recit­al Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.Thursday, Oct. 28Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “ Effective Public Speaking in Academ­ic Settings,” 9-10:30 a.m., 201 University Hall. Register online at http://www.bgsu.edu/ ctl/page11755.html.Fire Safety at BGSU, with John Curlis,10-11 a.m., 1003 Cedar Point Center, BGSU Firelands. Register online at http://www. bgsu.edu/offices/envhs/page22440.html. Women’s Soccer vs. Miami, 3 p.m., Co­chrane Field.Centennial Speaker Series, featuring LouAnne Johnson, author of My Posse Don’t Do Homework and subject of the film “Dan­gerous Minds,” 7 p.m., 206 Bowen-Thomp- son Student Union. Hosted by the School of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Development.International Film Series, “Anonyma-Eine Frau in Berlin (A Woman in Berlin),” Spain 2002, 7:30 p.m., Gish Film Theater, Hanna Hall.MFA Reading, featuring Jade Ramsey (po­etry), and Allison Balaskovits (fiction), 7:30 p.m., Prout Chapel.Concert, featuring the Trombone Choir and Trumpet Ensemble, 8 p.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.Friday, Oct. 29Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “Principles for Good Practice,” 10-11 a.m., 201 University Hall. Register online at http://www.bgsu.edu/ctl/page68950.html.Volleyball vs. Buffalo, Parents Night, 7 p.m., Anderson Arena.Concert, featuring New Voices, 8 p.m., Bry­an Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.Saturday, Oct. 30Women’s Swimming vs. Akron, 1 p.m., Cooper Pool.Concert, featuring New Voices, 3 p.m., Bry­an Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Volleyball vs. Akron, Senior Day, 3 p.m., Anderson ArenaSunday, Oct. 31Concert, featuring New Voices, 3 p.m., Bry­an Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Sunday Matinee, “The Mark of Zorro” (U.S. 1940), 3 p.m., Gish Film Theater, Hanna Hall.Monday, Nov. 1ARTalks 100@100 Alumni Lecutre, “With Space in Mind,” with Erwin Redl, 7 p.m.,1101 Fine Arts Center.Center for Teaching and Learning Work­shop, “Deep Learning: Can You Make It Happen?” 3-4 p.m., 201 University Hall. Register online at http://www.bgsu.edu/ctl/ page75113.html.Concert, featuring guest artist Yehonatan Berick, violin, and Laura Melton, piano,8 p.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.Continuing Events Oct. 26 through Dec. 5Art Exhibition, featuring the work of Erwin Redl, Willard Wankelman Gallery, Fine Arts Center. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, and 1-4 p.m. Sundays.Through Nov. 6Planetarium Show, “Cowboy Astronomer.” Shows at 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 8 p.m. Tues­days and Fridays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays. $1 donation suggested.Through Nov. 12Art Exhibit, “The BGSU Gallery of Cen­tennial Facts.” Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays.3OCTOBER 25, 2010B O W L I N G  G R E E N S T A T E  U N I V E R STop Stories In Brief CalendarJOB POSTINGSFACULTY> Job Postings> ObituariesHuman Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies. Assistant Professor. Call Lisa Bowe, 2-7234. Deadline: Dec. 15.Labor Postingshttp://international.bgsu.edu/index.php?x=facinfohiresContact the Office of Human Resources at 419-372-8421 for information regarding clas­sified and administrative positions. Position vacancy announcements may be viewed by visiting the HR website at http://www.bgsu. edu/offices/ohr/.Employees wishing to apply for these posi­tions must sign a “Request for Transfer” form and attach an updated resume or data sheet. This information must be turned in to Human Resources by the job deadline.OBITUARYThere were no obituaries this week.BGSU0I T YCLASSIFIEDOn-campus classified:http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr/employ- ment/BGSU_only/page11151 .htmlOff-campus classified:http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr/employ- ment/cl_staff/page11145.htmlADMINISTRATIVEhttp://www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr/employ- ment/adm_staff/page11137.html

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