Hi!
I’m about to begin my second year at UTSG, hoping to major in English and minor in Cin and History. I didn’t take CIN105 during my first year, but I will be taking it this upcoming school year, along with a 0.5 FCE 2nd level course towards the program. I was hoping that the 2nd year foundations course would be available during the summer and I did my research to find out that unfortunately it wasn’t available this previous summer, which most probably means that it wont be available during the 2017 summer term. Right? I’ve tried emailing the Cinema Studies Inst. about this but no one has gotten back to me yet. They probably won’t get back to me at all.
Anyway, so on to the actual questions.
So, on the Cinema Studies Undergrad and Program Admissions page, under ‘Minor Program’ it says:
“Entry requirements: A final mark of no less than 70% in CIN105Y1 or CIN201Y1 and three additional FCEs.
4.0 FCEs, at least 3.0 FCEs of which must have a CIN designator
CIN105Y1 – Introduction to Film Study
CIN201Y1 – Film Cultures I
Two additional full-course equivalents from Groups A through G (see below for list of courses). of which 1.0 FCE must be at the 300+level.
Students must complete CIN105Y1, CIN201Y1 and CIN301Y1 before taking any fourth-year courses.”
I’m pretty sure it’s just me haha, maybe because I ain’t the brightest bulb in the box when it comes to reading about and understanding any of U of T’s program stuff, but does this mean that since CIN105 and CIN201 are required, that I will only be left with taking 2.0 FCEs to get the minor degree? Also what about CIN301? Doesn’t that mean that the 1.0 FCE in the 300-level is fulfilled as well if CIN301 is taken? So does that mean in reality, I only have to take an additional 1.0 FCE to complete the degree requirement? Please do tell me if I’m wrong, if I’m completely delusional, and that trying to fix the mess that is my u of t life ain’t as easy as that.
Also, is it possible to take CIN301 and a fourth year course at the same time even if it says all those foundation courses have to be completed before taking one? Do I even have to take a fourth year course?
Thank you! Hoping to hear from you soon!
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hey,
wow, this was a lot to take in. okay, let me try to break this down.
in regards to your first question: course offerings are pretty random; it really varies with every year. a good rule of thumb is to not expect a course to be offered until it’s actually announced. in the past, there have been courses that i have planned to take, only to discover that they weren’t offered when i wanted to take them. i would try emailing the cinema studies department again if you’re really worried.
now for the meat of your question… don’t worry if you’re confused about the cinema studies minor description- it’s not worded in the best way!
my face when looking at it:
behold: a step by step guide to a cinema studies minor!
basically, you have 4.0 FCE’s to fulfil. with me so far? great.
you need to take CIN105 and CIN201. these are both Y courses which means they will fulfil 2.0 of your 4.0 FCE’s. cool.
for the remainder 2.0 FCE’s, you need 1.0 FCE that are courses that start with CIN. the reason why this requirement exists is because in group G courses, there are courses that have the indicator EAS, HIS, GER, SLA, FIN, etc. which you can also take.
1.0 FCE out of the remainder 2.0 have to be at the 300 or 400 level. still with me?
however, if you want to take a class at the 400 level, you have to first take CIN301. (keep in mind you don’t have to take a 400 level class)
that’s pretty much all you need to know! i really hope this answered all of your questions!
cheers,
aska