Psychology:
Seniors in psychology after studying the impact of Freud and psychoanalytic theory on the 20th & 21st century viewed the made for TV film Sybil which was based on a famous case of dissociative personality disorder. After viewing the film students studied evidence that questions the validity of the interpretation of this case.
Regardless of how the disorder is viewed professionally, the majority of students responded in essay that they were impacted by the film to be more sensitive to those who display unusual behaviors and amazement that ‘Sybil’ was eventually able to overcome her disorder and led a normal life. Perhaps the most important lesson was that one can overcome almost anything if they are willing to work hard enough at it and to get the help they need.
All of the students recommended that the film be shown in future classes because of the impact it had on them

Introduction to Journalism:
Students in journalism had a busy week. After finishing the film Newsies, students learned in some detail about the 1899 newsboy strike led by children which was successful. We also viewed a Biography channel film on the life and influence of Joseph Pulitzer. Students completed readings over the period and wrote responses to the material presented. They also journaled the points they had learned about Pulitzer and his impact. The students also read the Longview-News Journal for the first 10-15 minutes of class on most days. So often, current events are a focus of the class.