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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


 

Theatre Arts (THA.Q courses listed separately)

  
  • THA 140 - Fundamentals of Acting


    Initial steps of actor training will be explored. This course will aid students in understanding the art of the actor, with emphasis on the theories supported by Konstantin Stanislavski.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABS

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 141 - Fundamentals of Acting II


    The second course in acting sequence. Where the first acting course concentrates on internal tools needed to make believable portrayals, this course concentrates on external tools the actor uses to create different characters and comic performances. Honesty and compelling performance energy continue to be focused on as essential ingredients.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACS. Prereq: THA*140.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 150 - Technical Theatre I


    Introductory work in areas of technical theatre: set construction, stage lighting, stage properties and costumes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABPS. Coreq for Theatre Majors: THA 150L. Additional course fee required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab


    This lab requires the technical theatre student to work on Department productions. In an introductory capacity, students learn scenic construction methods, scene painting, stage lighting, properties and costume construction. Students will work on the various technical aspects from beginning drawing to the opening night of a production, and participate on the closing strike of both department shows for that semester. With a required 40 hour time commitment, students sign up for one 4-hour or two 2-hour sessions per week to complete the 40 hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR.

    Credits: 0
  
  • THA 203 - Special Topics in Theatre


    Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offered at various levels of difficulty.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Special/Selected topics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 215 - Oral Interpretation


    The vocal techniques needed for clear, expressive, audible and honest spoken communication are introduced and practiced. Attention is paid to textual analysis of various dramatic forms in producing compelling oral interpretation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AHR. Prereq: THA 140.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 216 - Improvisation


    This is a theatre course designed to provide the student advanced training in body movement, voice technique, stage presence, spontaneity, acting techniques, and character development. Practical application of the presented theatre principles in required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240 and one dance class.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 220 - Movement for the Stage I


    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
    Course Codes: BS. Prereq: THA*140 and one of the following Jazz Dance, Tap, Ballet, Yoga, Juggling or Fencing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 221 - Voice for the Stage


    Emphasis will be on freeing the physical instrument of tension, developing vocal resonance and clear articulation in order to produce richly expressive, honest and audible (spoken) voice performance .

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHS.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 theatre. Prerequisite: any Perspectives I course in Fine Arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 233 - Costume Construction


    Basics of constructing costumes, including cutting, fittings and alterations, machine sewing and hand work. (15 hour lab requirement)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BQS. Additional course fee required. Course offered every other year.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 235 - Stage Makeup


    Introduction to basic stage makeup techniques: corrective, age, period, and fantasy forms. (Lab requirement.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
    Course Codes: BS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 240 - Intermediate Acting: Characterization


    Course in intensive character analysis and development. Students read classic texts and work on developing a single character for the entire semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 245 - Auditioning for the Theatre


    Students will will explore and examine the specific skill sets required for various audition situations, including how to find material, what to pay a rehearsal pianist, what to wear, how to modify material for time allotments and varying performance spaces, the art of cold reading, and so on. Students will put together a morgue of material to call on at any time, as well as update their resumes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: C. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 250 - Technical Theatre II


    A continuation of Technical Theatre I. With a required 40 hour time commitment, students sign up for one 4-hour or two 2-hour sessions per week to complete the 40 hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BPS. Prereq: THA*150 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 275 - PII History of the Theatre I


    (Perspectives II course) Study of the evolution of drama, theatrical styles and production modes from ancient Greece to the Renaissance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. International Studies course.. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 276 - PII History of the Theatre II


    (Perspectives II course) Study of the evolution of drama, theatrical styles and production modes from post-renaissance to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. International Studies course. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 280 - Scene Design I


    A study of the scale perspective and foreshortening applied to the stage with consideration of the elements of design and composition, light and shadow, as employed in scene design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 281 - Lighting Design I


    Introduction to the study of lighting for the stage from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon stage lighting mechanics, design process, presentation and technical skills. Class will take an active part in the hang, focus and implementation of both department shows to complete lab hours during the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: CS. Pre-req:THA*150 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 282 - Costume Design I


    Introduction to the study of Stag Costume Design which approaches clothing both as an artistic statment and as an expressive element within a production concept.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: S. Prereq: THA.Q*120, THA*150 Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 283 - Sound Design


    Introduction to the study of Audio and sound effects for the stage from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon stage audio mechanics, design process, presentation and technical skills. Class will take an active part in acquision of sound effects and recordings appropriate for the text of plays and implementation of all aspects of audio for both department shows to complete lab hours during the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABPS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 284 - Rendering (for the Stage)


    This course will investigate the techniques and mediums required to realize detailed perspective drawings and color plates for use in theatrical production of scenic and costume design. Additional supplies required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 303 - Special Topics 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
    Course Codes: BSR. Special/Selected Topics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 320 - Diction and Dialects


    Students will study dialects throughout the semester. Students will also learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and clarity in speech articulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 321 - Movement for the Stage II


    In this advance performance course the successful student will master basic mime technique, basic stage hand to hand combat skills, fundamental comprehension and application of presentation of illusion in proscenium and more intimate stage settings, as well as the application of physical characterization in both mime and stage combat.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 220.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 330 - Scene Design II


    Continued 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
    Course Codes: AHS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA 280 or permission of instructor. Additional supplies required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 331 - Lighting Design II


    Continuing study of lighting for the stage from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon design process, presentation and technical skills. Class will take an active part in the hang, focus and implementation of both department shows to complete lab hours during the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150, THA 281 and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 332 - Costume Design II


    This is an upper division costume design course. It will build on THA 282: Costume Design I to allow advanced students to futher explore the art of costuming. Besides the styles and genres we touched upon previously, we will also work on designing for dance, musical, and opera.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACS. Prereq: THA 120, THA 150, THA 282 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 334 - Patterning Techniques


    This is a second level costume construction course which will focus on developing patterns through both flat patterning and draping methods for women’s garments. It will provide training for students to make patterns independently.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 335 - Scene Painting


    A study of both traditional and non-traditional methods for painting theatrical scenery.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: GQS. 10-hours lab practicum required. Lab supplies fee is collected first day of class.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 336 - Technical Direction


    This class is designed for students interested in technical theatre as a career. We will focus on the management side of technical theatre as well as more advanced shop work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Normal Offering Cycle: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 337 - Millinery and Wig


    This is an advanced costume craft and technology course for advanced theatre design and technology students. It will focus on hat and wig construction principles and methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 340 - Dramatic Styles in Performance


    Advanced Styles of Acting as mastered textual analysis, research and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Coreq: THA*340L. Normal Offering Cycle: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 341 - Acting in Shakespeare


    In this course students are exposed to the society, texts and style of William Shakespeare. Students apply what they learn in lecture, reading and discussion to performance in 5 different scenes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Course code: R.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 342 - Acting for Camera


    Students will learn and apply the techniques, skill, and vocabulary required to act for the camera. Students will also learn camera acting techniques that utilize scripts from commercials, corporate videos, feature films, and daytime television (soap opera).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 343 - Acting Styles: Modern Forms


    This is a studio scene study acting course which utilizes texts and styles from the Realism era, generally defined by the works of Ibsen, through to the present, including such styles as farce, absurdism, and magical realism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
    Course codes: FHS.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 for traditional play production begin with a thorough understanding of the script.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: THA.Q*120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 360G - PII Chinese Theatre


    (Perspectives II Global course) This course will explore relevant aspects of Chinese culture as evolutionary factors which affected the development of chinese traditional and modern drama. It will focus on different types of drama, historical background, scripts, music and acting styles as well as stage and costume design. The connection between Chinese theatre and theatre of the West will be explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. International Studies course. Women and Gender Studies course. Asian Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 363G - PII Chinese Religion Performance


    (Perspectives II Global course) This course will explore the relationship between the elements of Chinese theatre and major types of Chinese religions and doctrines in both traditional and modern settings. We also will investigate the range of infiltration of religion in subject matter, costuming, staging method, and performance venues of both traditional and modern Chinese theatre.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: PI in Visual and Performing Arts or Religious Studies. Crosslisted with RES*363G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 371 - PII History of Fashion


    (Perspectives II course) Study of the evolution of fashion from the ancient Egyptians to the 20th century. The course traces changes in fashion forms; cultural identities, 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
    Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Normal Offering Cycle: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 372 - PII Styles and Ornamentation


    A study of how social, political, economic, and religious pressures within various societies throughout history have influenced the art and architecture of each society. Strong research methods are investigated and utilized with the goal of creating a personal resource document for foundational use in theatrical settings. The course investigates the how’s and why’s of existing art and architectural trends.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHRG. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 375 - Principles of Play Directing


    Introduction to basic principles: determining production concepts and approaches to the dramatic material; oral patterns; and working with the actor staging dramatic material.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ACHR. Prereq: THA 150 THA 240 THA 275 THA 276 THA 351 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required and will be collected at first class.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
    Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: THA*275 THA*276 THA*351 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENGW*377.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 403 - Special Topics in Theatre


    Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offered at various levels of difficulty.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    -

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 412 - Modern III Dance Technique


    For dancers at an Intermediate/Advanced level of modern technique. Students will hone skills in Modern vocabulary, versatility, strength and coordination, body articulation, performance and improvisation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: CGS Prereqs: Modern II or permission of Instructor Normal Offering Cycle: Fall

    Credits: 1
  
  • THA 452 - Seminar in Theatre


    Group study of selected topics and texts in the fields of theatre and performance theory leading to preparation and execution of senior comprehensive projects and the comprehensive evaluation. Completed Internship required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFHR. Cross listed with MTHA*452.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 453 - Portfolio Seminar


    This course will teach theatre design and tech students how to get their portfolios together for graduate study or interview for jobs. It will cover resume development as well.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: F Prereq: First level of design course in either scenery, costume, or lighting. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall

    Credits: 1
  
  • THA 454 - Acting Senior Showcase


    Students will engage in professional preparation and also rehearse a Senior Showcase to be presented near the end of the semester for faculty, students, industry professionals, and a general audience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: AFHS. Co-req: THA 452. Cross listed with MTHA 454. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall

    Credits: 1
  
  • THA 483 - Internship in Theatre


    Work with professional theatre companies and groups as approved by the department.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, a written proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company.

    Credits: 0
  
  • THA 485 - Independent Study


    Exploration of specific topics of interest to the Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    -

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 486 - Independent Study


    Exploration of specific problems of interest to the Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    -

    Credits: 3
  
  • THA 499 - Theatre Arts Comprehensive


    Senior Comprehensive presentation of portfolio and/or performance pieces for evaluation and feedback Only S/U Grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: AFI.

    Credits: 0
  
  • THA.Q 120 - Introduction to Theatre: Arts And Analysis


    (Perspectives Enduring Questions) An exploration of culture as the foundation and experience of society. This course provides students with an ability to critically analyze the literature and performance of theatre as a cultural touchstone and mirror of the society in which it is created, as well as an overall appreciation of theatre as a distinct art form.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: ABR. Co-req: Theatre majors must also take THA*120L.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THL 11 - Musical Production


    This course will provide students with practical applications of dramatic, musical and choreographic techniques used in the Musical Theatre form while rehearsing as cast in the current musical being produced by the Department.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    -

    Credits: 1

Women and Gender Studies

  
  • LIT 310G - PII Latin American Women Writing in the Margins: Theories of Gender and Sexuality


    (Perspectives II Global course) This course will analyze main narratives produced by Latin American women addressing issues of gender and sexuality in the context of the globalization process –economic event initiated in the decade of 1980’s to the present–. The course focuses on the themes of gender, and sexuality, within the feminist debate, as it takes place in Latin America. The course also offers the opportunity: (1) to discuss theories of gender and sexuality as first proposed in the Western civilization, (2) to assess the interpretation of/reactions to these theories by Latin America feminist writers/theoreticians, and (3) to relate these discussions on gender and sexuality to specific literary productions by women in Latin America. A student-centered teaching methodology will be used in the course. These readings will be accompanied by screening of videos, movies and Internet sites (blogs, etc.) pertinent to the topics of debate proposed in the curriculum. Students will be encouraged to develop presentations utilizing multimedia resources, when appropriate.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with WMS 301G. International Studies course. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LIT 315 - PII Women in Film


    (Perspectives II course) This course will introduce the student to the analysis of cinema and focus on the role of women both before and behind the camera. Movies representing women’s experiences from a great number of countries will be screened in class. Additional theoretical writing on women and gender issues will be studied.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: BHR. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • LIT 318G - PII Bledi-Bledi: Ethnic Youth, Hip-Hop Culture and Contested Cultural Identities in Contemporary France


    (Perspectives II Global course) This course will discuss the notions of cultural identity and representation, gender-roles, religion, sexuality and political boundaries in France, as they are presented by Francophone novelists and filmmakers. It will also provide students with an introduction to film and literary theories.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 201 - PII Introduction to Women and Gender Studies


    (Perspectives II course) Course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women and gender studies. This course also explores why it is necessary to study women as an academic field, why gender is an essential tool for analysis, how gender is interactive with other social markers such as race, class, sexuality, age and nation and why women and gender studies enriches the study of humanity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course code: R. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 205 - Feminist Praxis


    This course focuses on a service learning trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, which allow students to learn about the world by being a part of it–rather than observing it from above. A major goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to apply their understanding of the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality to a case in the US through a service learning experience with NOLA community partners. Students will examine the rebuilding efforts from a social and economic justice perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: RB. Pre or Coreq: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 1
  
  • WGS 300 - Special Topics in Women and Gender Studies


    Occasional course offering which considers a major issue in the field of Women’s Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHR. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 301G - PII Latin American Women Writing In the Margins


    (Perspectives II Global course) This course will analyze main narratives produced by Latin American women addressing issues of gender and sexuality in the context of the globalization process –economic event initiated in the decade of 1980’s to the present–. The course focuses on the themes of gender, and sexuality, within the feminist debate, as it takes place in Latin America. The course also offers the opportunity: (1) to discuss theories of gender and sexuality as first proposed in the Western civilization, (2) to assess the interpretation of/reactions to these theories by Latin America feminist writers/theoreticians, and (3) to relate these discussions on gender and sexuality to specific literary productions by women in Latin America. A student-centered teaching methodology will be used in the course. These readings will be accompanied by screening of videos, movies and Internet sites (blogs, etc.) pertinent to the topics of debate proposed in the curriculum. Students will be encouraged to develop presentations utilizing multimedia resources, when appropriate.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*310G. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 302 - PII Gender & Education


    This course explores the ways in which the practices and theories of Western schooling intersect with the practices of gender in Western culture. The course will introduce students to the ways in which cultural beliefs about gender and sex are infused in schooling, and it will help students investigate how their own educational experiences and gender identities have shaped each other. The course will also investigate how political and social forces help to shape the ways gender is addressed and avoided in schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: BHR. Cross listed with SPF 302. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 311 - PII Women’s Literature and Film of Contemporary Spain


    (Perspectives II course) This course explores issues related to constructions of gender in contemporary Spanish literature and cinema since the turn of the ninetienth century to present day. The course will be taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: R. Prereqs: SPN 203G. Cross-listed with SPN 311. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 315 - PII Women in Film


    (Perspectives II course) This course will introduce the student to the analysis of cinema and focus on the role of women both before and behind the camera. Movies representing women’s experiences from a great number of countries will be screened in class. Additional theoretical writing on women and gender issues will be studied.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*315.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 315L - Short Term Study Abroad in Senegal (Dakar), Africa


    This course will allow you to be part of the short-term study abroad program in Africa: in Dakar, Senegal

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: B. Coreq & Prereq: See Instructor. Cross listed with LIT 315. Experiential Learning course. Normal Offering Cycle: Summer

    Credits: 1
  
  • WGS 350 - Feminist Theories and Methods


    Feminist Theories and Methods will provide students with in-depth knowledge of contemporary strands of feminist theory and how to apply those theories in research and practice (i.e. praxis). The course will focus on feminist praxis, which produces knowledge that will make a difference through social and individual change.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course Codes: CARH. Prereqs: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. WGS Minors & Majors, all other need permission from the instructor to register. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 440 - Seminar in Women and Gender Studies


    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
    Course Codes: RHAC. WGS minors & majors prereq of WGS 201, all others need permission from the instructor to register. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 483 - Women and Gender Studies Internship I


    -

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Women and Gender Studies course. Experiential Learning course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 484 - Women and Gender Studies Internship II


    -

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Women and Gender Studies course. Experiential Learning course.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 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
    Course Codes: R. Women and Gender Studies course.

    Credits: 3
 

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