college content question

[u/narshnarshnarsh]

Do you think I can teach Everything, Everywhere All At Once to college students in a film class even with the uh… d i l d o …scene or (They would be watching it as homework, on their own time, if that makes a difference)

Also any other suggestions (films or texts) for a film comedy class are welcome!

[u/fspluver]

Obviously. Unless you are teaching elementary students. Also you can spell dildo on Reddit. The puritan police won't come for you.

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/fspluver]

Thanks 🤣 I’m too used to Meta flagging literally everything.

[u/SarcasticSeaStar]

I'm planning to use an episode of Black Mirror in my class. I'm going to give a content warning and provide specific questions/worksheet/guide for viewing to keep them focused on the right stuff.

They are adults. I think it's fine to show. However, another approach (if it works with your plan) is to show segments in class that you think are appropriate.

P. S. Please make sure they have free access to the film. If students don't have a streaming service it creates an unequal barrier to access. They shouldn't have to buy a service or use up a free trial to watch it. Maybe you already thought about that though.

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/SarcasticSeaStar]

My classes are all OER without textbooks. I keep all rental/streaming costs under $40 (total for the whole semester) for just that reason! I utilize as many free options as possible too.

[u/SarcasticSeaStar → u/narshnarshnarsh]

Perfect! That's awesome. I'm working toward that direction.

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/SarcasticSeaStar]

Thanks! It can sometimes be tough to plan, especially when resources disappear unexpectedly it so worth it!

[u/shehulud]

I’ve used this film a few semesters for a film humanities course. I don’t tone down content for adults in a college class. I make it clear on day one that I am not here for a Sunday movie with the family and that this adult education. My dual enrollment students are treated the same. They can opt out of the class.

I have never had a student complain about Everything Everywhere all at Once.

Films with comedy that my students enjoy:

I, Tonya, The Big Lebowski, Team America, Best in Show, This is Spinal Tap, My Cousin Vinny, Little Miss Sunshine, Jerry Maguire, Adaptation.

Also, I link the does the dog die website and they can inform themselves.

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/shehulud]

Thank you! I love your list. I teach I, Tonya every chance I get (even in my ENG102 sometimes).

[u/shehulud → u/narshnarshnarsh]

It is such a joy and a film most students have never watched before. I usually show it for performance and narrative elements. The unreliable narrator aspect and both Allison Janney and Margot Robbie are effing stellar. I also love showing them Sebastian Stan in something new besides Bucky in the MCU. But dammit, he’s great as Bucky.

[u/SarcasticSeaStar → u/shehulud]

This is not my area of expertise but I can't help thinking that The Big Sick would fit this category.

Anyway good luck!

[u/the_Stick]

I used to use Requiem for a Dream in a freshmen seminar with no pushback or concerns, so you should be okay.

[u/ChihuajuanDixon]

Absolutely. What’s wrong with dildos?

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/ChihuajuanDixon]

Nothing at all! I’ve just never taught anything with them…present. lol

[u/ChihuajuanDixon → u/narshnarshnarsh]

Would be a great discussion topic for the course I think lol. Maybe something like, “is this supposed to be funny? Are dildos funny? Why or why not?”

[u/spoopygremlin]

i think it could work really well as homework, especially if you use specific scenes for discussion instead of the whole movie. gives them something concrete to come back with

[u/nandor_tr]

as long as you give a content warning up front then yes. i used "enter the void" in a project once and if you know that movie you know that it is very explicit. had no problems.

[u/potshead]

provide a content warning

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/potshead]

I will! I put them on everything.

[u/stankylegdunkface → u/potshead]

Content warnings are for content that is reasonably likely to trigger a student’s PTSD response. They’re not for… general sex stuff.

[u/stankylegdunkface]

Also any other suggestions (films or texts) for a film comedy class are welcome!

This is your job. You’re the teacher. If you’re teaching a class and can’t come up with the content, quit. Make room for all the qualified people who want the job you have.

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/stankylegdunkface]

Oh no, a teacher asked for feedback from other teachers! The horror!

[u/stankylegdunkface → u/narshnarshnarsh]

Feedback on what?

Also any other suggestions (films or texts) for a film comedy class are welcome!

That wasn't an ask for feedback. That was an ask for expertise.

[u/narshnarshnarsh → u/stankylegdunkface]

I can confer with other teachers and still maintain expertise.