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SPN 105 - Survival Spanish I
Extensive conversation practice, with emphasis on “survival” situations that
tourists and other travelers normally encounter in Spanish speaking countries.
Focus is on communication of the message, rather than on grammatical perfection.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: SPN 104 or equivalent (usually four semesters)
Credits: 3
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SPN 106 - Survival Spanish II
Extensive conversation practice, with emphasis on “survival” situations that
tourists and other travelers normally encounter in Spanish speaking countries.
Focus is on communication of the message, rather than on grammatical perfection.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: SPN 104 or equivalent (usually four semesters)
Credits: 3
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SPN 201 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition I
Intensive practice in conversation and in writing, working from
intermediate toward advanced level of proficiency. Attention to
idiomatic expressions and a thorough review of the grammar. Short
literary and cultural readings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: SPN 104
Credits: 3
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SPN 202 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition II
Intensive practice in conversation and in writing, working from
intermediate toward advanced level of proficiency. Attention to
idiomatic expressions and a thorough review of the grammar. Short
literary and cultural readings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABCR
Prereq: SPN 201
Offered every Spring
Credits: 3
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SPN 203G - Cultural Perspectives of Spain
(Global course) An introductory study of Spain through its geography, history, art,
music and architecture. Includes a panoramic view of its literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR Prereq: SPN 202
Multicultural Studies Minor Course
Offered every Fall
Credits: 3
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SPN 204G - Cultural Perspectives of Latin America
(Global course) A study of geography, history, politics, current
events, the arts, literature, culture and way of life in Latin America.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: SPN 202
Multicultural Studies Minor Course
Offered every Spring
Credits: 3
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SPN 301 - PII Medieval and Renaissance Literature
(Perspectives II Literature course) Survey beginning with “Poema de Mio
Cid.” Emphasis on representative texts: “El Conde Lucanor”, “Libro de
Buen Amor” and “La Celestina” through the 15th century.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: Any PI in Literature
Offered every other Fall
Credits: 3
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SPN 302 - Golden Age: Renaissance and Baroque
Survey from the 15th century to the beginning of Neoclassicism.
Selected authors include Garcilaso, Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderon
and Tirso de Molina.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABCR
Offered every other Spring
Credits: 3
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SPN 305 - PII 19th Century Cultural Codes: Conflicts and Evolution
(Perspectives II Literature course) A study of trends of
pre-Romanticism and Romanticism through poetry, drama and the novel of
representative authors such as Moratin, Duque de Rivas, Zorrilla,
Becquer, Galdos, Juan Valera, and Pardo Bazan.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: Any PI in Literature
Women’s Studies Minor Course
Offered every other Fall
Credits: 3
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SPN 306G - PII 19th Century Latin American Writing
(Perspectives II Global course) Connections between literary productions and
the imagination of the modern states. Ambiguities/
contradictions/hybridity/splittings of the National Subject writers,
with special emphasis on historical and literary connections.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: Any PI in Literature
Women’s Studies Minor Course
Offered every other Spring
Credits: 3
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SPN 307 - Commercial Spanish I
An advanced language and area studies course, specializing in the
terminology of business, economic structures, import-export trade,
reports and business correspondence.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Offered every Fall
Credits: 3
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SPN 308 - Commercial Spanish II
An advanced language and area studies course, specializing in the
terminology of business, economic structures, import-export trade,
reports and business correspondence.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BCGR
Prereq: SPN 307
Offered every Spring
Credits: 3
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SPN 312 - Advanced Grammar and Stylistics
Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of
grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive
exercises in writing.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BCR
Credits: 3
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SPN 401G - Senior Seminar: Latin American Contemporary Narrative
(Global course) A study of contemporary Latin American literature with special emphasis on the novel.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABC
Women’s Studies Minor Course
Offered every Fall
Credits: 3
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SPN 402 - 20th Century Spanish Poetry and Drama
A study of contemporary trends in drama and poetry of the 20th century.
Includes the Generation of ‘27 and drama of Jacinto Benavente, Garcia
Lorca, Buero Vallejo.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABC
Offered every Spring
Credits: 3
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SPN 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School And Senior High
Methods, materials and techniques of modern language teaching
emphasizing current language objectives. Observation component required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: FIM
50-hours of field participation required
Offered every Spring
Credits: 3 (Spring Only)
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SPN 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and Senior High
The field-based practicum in Spanish.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: FIJM
Prereq: SPN 457
Bloodborne Pathogen training required
Offered every Fall
Credits: 6 (Fall Only)
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SPN 485 - Independent Study
By invitation of the department. Special literary and linguistic problems under direction of a member of the language staff.
Credits: 3
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SPN 486 - Independent Study
By invitation of the department. Special literary and linguistic problems under direction of a member of the language staff.
Credits: 3
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SPN 499 - Spanish Comprehensive
Credits: 0
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Sports Management |
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SPT 371 - Sport History
Sport is examined from both an historical and sociological perspective.
Areas covered are the early development of sport in colonial America
through present day sport. Professional, amateurs, intercollegiate, as
well as minority involvement are examined in detail.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: any PI course in history
Credits: 3
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SPT 372 - Sport Psychology
Sport Psychology involves the application of scientific knowledge
derived from the discipline of Psychology to the understanding of
individuals and groups in sporting activities. The focus will be on the
underlying psychological theories and principles that inform our
understanding of athletes, coaches and spectators.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Prereq: PSY 101
Cross-listed as PSY 342
Credits: 3
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SPT 373 - Sports Marketing
Application of marketing theory to the area of sport, sport events and sport
products. Students will be introduced to comprehensive principles of marketing
as it relates to the sporting industry and collegiate athletics. Students will
be required to apply these principles in an effective and creative manner.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: B
Prereq: MGT 216
Credits: 3
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SPT 374 - Sport Law
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an
opportunity to develop an understanding of the body of law that
pertains to sport and physical activities. Topics would include, but
are not limited to, tort liability, constitutional issues, and hiring
and employment practices related to sports and physical activities, and
the role of governing bodies in high schools and college athletics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MGT 212, MGT 305
Credits: 3
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SPT 375 - Sport Administration
The course will include an overall perspective of the employment and professional
opportunities available in the sport management profession. Sport management at
the collegiate level is covered in depth through budget development material,
staffing, corporate sponsorship/marketing, event management and problem solving.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: B
Prereq: MGT 212
Credits: 3
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SPT 483 - Sport Internship
Part-time (8-16 hours per week) work experience with a local business
or organization plus periodic seminars and academic assignments.
Selection process for internships is competitive.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better
Credits: 3
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SPT 484 - Sport Internship
Part-time (8-16 hours per week) work experience with a local business
or organization plus periodic seminars and academic assignments.
Selection process for internships is competitive.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better
Credits: 3
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Swahili |
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SWA 101 - Elementary Kiswahili I
Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing at the beginning
level work in the language. Emphasis on communicative proficiency.
Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of
Swahili and to the culture of African countries.
Prerequisites & Notes
ADV Codes: BCR
Consultation with dept. required
Credits: 3
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SWA 102 - Elementary Kiswahili II
Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing at the beginning
level work in the language. Emphasis on communicative proficiency.
Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions, and structures of
Swahili and to the culture of African countries.
Prerequisites & Notes
ADV Codes: BCR
Prereq: SWA 101
Credits: 3
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SWA 103 - Intermediate Kiswahili I
Intermediate level work in the language, adding more extensive practice
in the four basic language skills. Continued emphasis on the grammar,
on communicative proficiency, and on the study of African cultures.
Prerequisites & Notes
ADV Codes: BR
Prereq: SWA 102
Credits: 3
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SWA 104 - Intermediate Kiswahili II
Intermediate level work in the language, adding more extensive practice
in the four basic language skills. Continued emphasis on the grammar,
on communicative proficiency, and on the study of African cultures.
Prerequisites & Notes
ADV Codes: BR
Prereq: SWA 103
Credits: 3
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Theatre Arts |
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MTHA 310 - Theatre Dance Theory
An analytical and experimental approach to musical theatre dance in contemporary theatre, from Broadway musical comedy to European dance-theatre. Students will learn dance vocabulary and principles of choreography through the study of masterworks, as well as practical techniques for auditions, performance and staging.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ACR
Prereqs: THA 120, MTHA 285
Credits: 3
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THA 105 - Dance Studio Class
This is a Music Theatre Major core requirement. The student will take this Dance Studio course every semester and will gain dance experience in the following areas during their four year matriculation as a Music Theatre Major: ballet, jazz, tap and modern.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course repeated each semester for four years or eight total credits.
Adv codes: ACS
Credits: 1
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THA 107 - Jazz Dance
Credits: 0
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THA 109 - Ballet
Credits: 0
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THA 120 - PI Introduction to Theatre Arts
(Perspectives I course) Examination of theatre as an art form.
Structural analysis of scripts and study of the creative steps in the
production of a play. (Production lab option.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABPR
THA majors must participate in the production concurrent with this course.
Non-THA majors may participate on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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THA 125 - PI The Play’s the Thing
(Perspectives I course) The historical, critical, and literary contexts of the scripts will be examined first hand as each class member participates in group projects that are framed around two scripts to be produced during the term and optional real production experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: PRN
Credits: 3
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THA 140 - Fundamentals of Acting
Beginning aspects of an actor’s training will be explored. This course will aid students in understanding the actor’s psychological and physical instrument and relationship to the script. Emphasis is placed on the development of credible and compelling in performance in contemporary drama.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABS
Coreq: THA 140L
Credits: 3
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THA 140L - Fundamentals of Acting Lab
All aspects of an actor’s training will be explored. This course will aid students
in understanding the art of the actor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABS
Coreq: THA 140
Credits: 0
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THA 150 - Technical Theatre I
Introductory work in areas of technical theatre: set construction, scene painting,
stage lighting, stage properties and costumes. Forty-hour lab requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABPS
Additional course fee required
THA majors must participate in the production concurrent with this course.
Non-THA majors may participate on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
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THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab
In order to better understand the area
of technical theatre, all THA 150 students
are required to complete a lab. This lab
involves hands-on training and completion of
hours in the scene shop where we train to build
the scenery, construct costumes, prepare the
lighting, and the rest of all scenic elements for
the Department of Theatre Arts shows.
Alternative methods of completing the lab include
the backstage running of a show either on the
deck with the scenery, running the light board or
sound console, or on wardrobe crew to help the
actors get dressed and complete their make-up.
Credits: 0
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THA 203 - PI Special Problems in Theatre
(Perspectives I course) Occasional course offerings in specialized
areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring
production. Offered at various levels of difficulty.
Prerequisites & Notes
Not open to THA majors.
Adv Codes: BR
Credits: 3
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THA 204 - Special Problems in Theatre
Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offered at various levels of difficulty.
Credits: 3
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THA 221 - Voice for the Stage
Emphasis will be on freeing the physical instrument of tension,
developing vocal resonance and clear articulation, followed by
exploration of stage dialects.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BHS
Credits: 3
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THA 226 - PII Women in Theatre
(Perspectives II course) Seminar which focuses on the artistic
contributions of women to the genres of dance, film and primarily
theatre.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Women’s Studies Minor Course
Credits: 3
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THA 230 - PII History of Fashion
(Perspectives II course) Study of the evolution of civil dress from the
ancient Egyptians to the 20th century. The course traces changes in
costume forms; identifies political, economic and social events which
influenced fashion, and shows how the use of artistic elements in the
design of clothing changed from one period to the next.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Credits: 3
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THA 232 - PII History of Period Styles
(Perspectives II course) Survey of 2,000 years of architecture, decor
and furnishings as they impinge upon theatrical production and design.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Credits: 3
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THA 233 - Costume Construction
Basics of constructing costumes, including use of patterns, cutting,
fittings and alterations, machine and hand work. (Lab requirement)
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BPS
Additional course fee required
Credits: 3
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THA 235 - Stage Makeup
Introduction to basic stage makeup techniques: corrective, age, period make up. (Lab requirement)
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BS
Additional course fee required
Credits: 3
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THA 237 - Stage Management
Introductory studio course in the study and practice of managing the
artistic elements of theatrical production, rehearsal and performance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes BS
Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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THA 240 - Intermediate Acting: Characterization
Course in character analysis and development with particular emphasis on comic technique.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BHS
Prereq: THA 140 or permission of instructor
Coreq: THA 240L
Credits: 3
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THA 250 - Technical Theatre II
A continuation of Technical Theatre I. Forty-hour lab requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BPS
Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor
$40 lab fee to be collected
Credits: 3
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THA 270 - PII American Musical Theatre
(Perspectives II course) The development of modern musical theatre from
both a historical and structural perspective. The works of
representative composers, lyricists, librettists and
director-choreographers will be investigated in an effort to illuminate
the form’s development.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Credits: 3
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THA 275 - PII History of the Theatre I
(Perspectives II course) Study of the evolution of Western drama, theatrical styles and production modes from ancient Greece to the Renaissance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Adv Codes: ABR
Credits: 3
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THA 276 - PII History of the Theatre II
(Perspectives II course) Study of the evolution of Western drama,
theatrical styles and production modes from ancient to contemporary
theatre forms with the Renaissance as the dividing line between the two
semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Credits: 3
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THA 303 - Special Problems in Theatre
Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history,
theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offering at
various levels of difficulty.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BS
Special/Selected Topics
Credits: 3
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THA 321 - Movement for the Stage
Emphasis will be on the student’s relationship to the body as well as
tuning it and developing physical performance skills for stage work.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BS
Prereq: THA 140 and one of the following Jazz Dance, Tap, Ballet, Yoga Juggling
or Fencing
Credits: 3
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THA 322 - PII The Art of Film
(Perspectives II course) The history and aesthetics of film and
filmmaking; the distinctive qualities of film as an artistic medium.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Credits: 3
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THA 330 - Scene Design
Introductory study of the art of scenic design which takes the student from the design concept to implementation with emphasis on research, design process and presentation skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: AHS
Additional supplies required
Credits: 3
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THA 331 - Lighting Design
Introductory study of lighting for the stage from concept through
implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon design process,
presentation and technical skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ACS
Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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THA 332 - Costume Design
Introductory study of stage costume design which approaches clothing
both as an artistic medium and as an expressive element within a
production concept. Design problems in different periods, media and
styles will be used to show how costumes help achieve chosen artistic
and production objectives.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ACS
Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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THA 335 - Scene Painting
A study of both traditional and non-traditional methods for painting theatrical scenery. Lab requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: GQS
10-hours lab practicum required
Credits: 3
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THA 345 - Theatre Practicum
Production, projects in performance, design or management for upper
class students working under direct supervision of appropriate theatre
faculty. Junior or senior standing and departmental permission
required. May be taken for a total of four credits and will not fulfill
upper-level elective requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv codes: FHS
Credits: 1
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THA 351 - Play Analysis
Intensive reading and analysis of scripts, emphasizing structure and interpretation. Written texts are studied as the blueprint for theatrical production, since all artistic choices begin with a thorough understanding of the script.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ABR
Prereq: THA 120
Credits: 3
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THA 353 - PII American Theatre
(Perspectives II course) A study of the American theatre experience from an historical perspective focusing on the development of an American style in acting and playwriting. Seminar format.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Credits: 3
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THA 360G - PII Chinese Theatre
(Perspectives II Global Course) This course will focus on relevant aspects of Chinese culture as evolutionary factors which affected the development of Chinese traditional and modern drama. The semester will be divided into units which will focus on different types of drama, historical background, scripts, music and acting styles. The connection between Chinese theatre and theatre of the West will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
any PI in Fine Arts
Credits: 3
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THA 370 - PII Theatre in England
(Perspectives II course) London-based course studying the history of
British theatre. Students will attend theatrical productions, tour
theatre facilities and attend lectures and critiques. Offered in summer
sessions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BGR
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts
Multicultural Studies Minor Course
Credits: 3
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THA 375 - Principles of Play Directing
Introduction to basic principles: determining production concepts and
approaches to the dramatic material; deciding upon appropriate visual
and oral patterns; and working with the actor, culminating in one-act productions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: ACHR
Prereq: THA 150, THA 240, THA 275, THA 276, THA 351 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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THA 377 - Playwriting
A workshop course in the making of theatre scripts. Students will
submit work on a project basis, which will be evaluated independently
and/or in class. Course will be limited to 10.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BHR
Prereq: THA 275 THA 276 THA 351 or permission of instructor
Cross-listed with ENGW 377
Credits: 3
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THA 403 - Special Problems in Theatre
Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offered at various levels of difficulty.
Credits: 3
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THA 452 - Seminar in Theatre
Group study of selected topics in the field of theatre and dramatic
literature leading to preparation and execution of senior comprehensive
projects and the comprehensive evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: AFHR
Credits: 3
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THA 483 - Internship in Theatre
Work with professional theatre companies and groups as approved by the department.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of the instructor, a written proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company
Credits: 3
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THA 485 - Independent Study
Exploration of specific topics of interest to the Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Credits: 3
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THA 486 - Independent Study
Exploration of specific problems of interest to the Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Credits: 3
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THA 499 - Senior Comprehensive Examination
Senior Comprehensive presentation of portfolio and/or audition pieces for evaluation and feedback.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: AFI
Credits: 0
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Womens Studies |
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WMS 201 - Introduction to Women’s Studies
(Perspectives II course) An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women’s
studies. This course explores feminist perspectives on women’s lives across cultures
and over time and seeks answers to questions such as: What is gender inequality?
Is patriarchy universal and inevitable? How are women’s experiences altered by
race, social class, sexual orientation and other social differences? How can women
and men, individually and collectively, contribute to positive social change?
Prerequisites & Notes
Women’s Studies Minor Requirement
Credits: 3
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WMS 300 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies
Occasional course offering which considers a major issue in the field of Women’s
Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BHR
Credits: 3
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WMS 301G - PII Latin American Women Writing in the Margins: Theories of Gender and Sexuality
See LIT 310G for description.
Prerequisites & Notes
Cross-listed as LIT 310G
Women’s Studies Minor Course
Credits: 3
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WMS 302 - PII Gender and Education
Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BHR
Women’s Studies Minor Course
Credits: 3
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WMS 440 - Seminar in Feminist Theory
Course looks at some critical books and essays that compose the
theoretical underpinnings of the last twenty years in feminist theory.
The seminar will raise issues and study different approaches to
questions such as: women’s relationship to language; the social
construction of knowledge; the history of patriarchal policies: the
politics of women’s bodies; “mothering” as a concept and activity.
Prerequisites & Notes
Women’s Studies Minor Requirement
Credits: 3
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WMS 485 - Independent Study
Advanced study open to Juniors and Seniors arranged by individual student with a faculty member in an area of mutual interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Women’s Studies Minor Course
Credits: 3
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