Splash Biography



MARK IANNELLI, ESP Teacher



Major: English/Political Science

College/Employer: BC

Year of Graduation: 2012

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Past Classes

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R471: Social Issues in Glee in Splash Spring 2012 (Apr. 01, 2012)
Glee is in its third season and it’s as strong as ever. The show is filled with multidimensional characters, fantastic music, and is all around gleeful to watch. Yet beyond all the breakups, Sue craziness, and addicting songs lie real issues that many teenagers face on a daily basis. Join this class for an open and fun discussion on some of the big underlying issues of Glee as well as a look back on some memorable Glee scenes. Fair warning: If not caught up on the latest eppy, there will be spoilers.


R473: Sadness of Pixar Films in Splash Spring 2012 (Apr. 01, 2012)
Let's relive some of the saddest moments of Pixar movies. What about them make us cry? What audiences are these films targeting during these tearful scenes? We'll definitely watch clips from Toy Story 2 & 3, Up, and WALL-E. Don't expect clips from Cars 2.


R491: Banned Children's Books in Splash Spring 2012 (Apr. 01, 2012)
Children's books aren't always "kid tested and mother approved." Join this class for a reading of some of the most challenged picture books currently on the market. In addition, we'll discuss what topics are/are not appropriate in the classroom, the idea of censorship in general, and to what extent we, as humans, should be "protecting the youth of today".


R256: Social Issues in Glee in Splash Fall 2011 (Nov. 13, 2011)
Glee as it enters its third season has become one of the biggest shows currently on TV and it is easy to see why. The show is filled with multidimensional characters, fantastic music, and is an all around joy to watch. Yet beyond all the slushie throwing, Sue craziness, and addicting songs lie real issues that many teenagers face on a daily basis. Join this class for an open and fun discussion on some of the big underlying issues of Glee as well as a look back on some memorable Glee scenes. All Gleeks and non Gleeks welcome.


R175: Social Issues in Glee in Splash Spring 2011 (Mar. 27, 2011)
Glee has quickly become one of the biggest shows currently on TV and it is easy to see why. The show is filled with multidimensional characters, fantastic music, and is an all around joy to watch. Yet beyond all the quippy dialogue, Sue craziness, and catchy songs lie real issues that many teenagers must face. Join this class for an open and fun discussion on some of the big underlying issues of Glee as well as a look back on some memorable Glee scenes. All Gleeks and non Gleeks welcome.