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SOC/ANTH 555 - Comparative Health and Healing Systems
Cross-cultural and multidisciplinary approach to the crucial issues which link the social sciences to health and healing systems. Special emphasis on issues of health and healing under conditions of social and cultural change; development and policy in the Middle East.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years.
(3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 560 - Population Dynamics
A consideration of the causes and consequence of the growth and decline of population through the analysis of fertility, mortality, and migration. Issues and research related to rapid population growth and labor migration will be emphasized.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years.
(3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 565 - Ethnicity, Identity and Nationalism
This course examines the factors that contribute to modern nationalism or contradict it. Such factors include ethnic and other forms of identity such as those constructed around the notions of race, language, and religion. The approach to the imagined community is both cultural, dealing with identity formation and maintenance, and social, stressing processes and social groups.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years.
(3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 570 - Environment and Society
This course uses a broad interdisciplinary approach to analyze the relationship between development and environmental degradation, the ways in which development enhances protection, and the issues of sustainable development. It covers the social movements that may emerge around the environmental concerns, and the social processes that lead to environmental risks.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years.
(3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 575 - Modern Social Movements
The emergence of modern social movements based on such issues as gender, ecology, race, ethnicity, community control, and identity. The relation between “new” social movements and earlier social movements based on class, national liberation, and revolutionary transformation, with comparison between First and Third World movements.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years.
(3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 576 - Issues in Forced Migration
This course complements other courses offered in the postgraduate Diploma in Forced Migration and Refugee Studies during any given semester by examining critical issues that would otherwise remain unexamined. Topics may include, among others, resettlement, social service delivery, urban refugees, women, health, children, family reunification, humanitarian intervention.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or advanced undergraduate standing and permission of the instructor.
Cross-listed
Same as POLS 576.
Repeatable
May be taken more than once if content changes.
Notes
This course is required of all students seeking the diploma in Forced Migration and Refugee Studies.
(3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 584 - Practicum: Internship or Research
Internship for four to six months in an organization working with forced migrants or active involvement on an institutional research project that examines some element of forced migration. The work is assessed on the basis of a written report and discussions with faculty advisor.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Permission of adviser.
(3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 588 - Comprehensives
Individual consultation for students preparing for the comprehensive examination.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
(no cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 591 - Guided Research
Fieldwork under the supervision of the Social Research Center or a member of the departmental staff.
(1-3 cr.)
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SOC/ANTH 599 - Research Guidance and Thesis
Consultation for students in problems related to their theses.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
(no cr.)
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TAFL 501 - Principles of Linguistic Analysis
Concepts fundamental to linguistic analysis in the areas of syntax, semantics, phonology, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and language acquisition.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 501.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 502 - Assessment in Language Learning
A practical course that will enable the student to develop valid and reliable assessment procedures, analyze results, and evaluate the procedures.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 502.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 503 - Second Language Acquisition
Relationship between first and second language acquisition. Aspects of acquisition from a psycholinguisitic perspective. Cognitive, linguistic, personality and classroom factors influencing SLA. Applications for teaching.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TAFL/TEFL 501 or permission of the department. Recommended prerequisite: TAFL/TEFL 520.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 503.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 506 - Resources for Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language
Evaluation, adaptation, and integration of instructional media used in learning and teaching Arabic as a foreign language: textbooks, audio and audio-visual materials and computer-assisted language learning materials.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 507 - Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)/Computer Operations Techniques
Description, analysis and evaluation of CALL software. Integration of CALL into AFL learning. Guided practical experience in producing AFL software using authoring programs. Using the Internet as a resource for learning AFL.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TAFL 510.
When Offered
Offered once a year.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 510 - Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language I
Survey of learning theories, individual learning styles and strategies as they relate to the teaching and learning processes. Examination and critical analysis of major approaches and methods of teaching foreign languages. The course includes classroom observations and limited practice teaching.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 510.
When Offered
Offered consecutively with TAFL 511.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 511 - Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language II
Survey of approaches to the design and implementation of foreign language curricula and teaching materials and teaching practicum. The practicum includes foreign language classroom observations, supervised practice teaching, and materials development, selection, and adaptation.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TAFL 510.
When Offered
Offered consecutively with TAFL 510.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 515 - The Phonetics of Arabic
Phonetics of Arabic as it is spoken at various levels in Egypt, studied in light of modern phonetic theory. Reference is made to the phonetics of both Egyptian colloquial Arabic and the Arabic of the early Islamic era as described by the early Arab phoneticians. Taught in Arabic and/or English.
When Offered
Offered in the fall.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 516 - The Linguistics of Arabic
Development of Arab linguistic theory with treatment of certain linguistic topics. Attention to the various schools of thought among Arab philologists in the light of modern linguistic theory. Taught in Arabic and/or English.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 520 - Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Provides TEFL/TAFL MA candidates with the knowledge and skills to read and understand various types of research in applied linguistics, to have a basic grasp of the issues currently being studied in the field, and be able to critically distinguish between good and poor research. Ability to write in appropriate technical fashion is emphasized.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 520.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 525 - Contrastive Analysis in Second-Language Teaching/Learning
Contrastive analysis and error analysis: models and theoretical underpinnings. Contrastive analysis beyond the sentence level. Discourse functions starting with sentence function perspective and including speech acts and discourse organization (spoken and written). Implications for foreign-language teaching/learning.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TAFL 501.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 525.
When Offered
Offered once a year.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 540 - Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics
Special topics and current issues in linguistics and language teaching with special reference to Arabic.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 540.
Repeatable
May be taken more than once if content changes.
(1, 2, or 3 cr.)
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TAFL 550 - Language Pragmatics
Definition of pragmatics. Relations of pragmatics to semantics, syntax and sociolinguistics. Speech act theory. Directness and indirectness. The cooperative Principle, principles of politeness, Relevance Theory. Cross-linguistics/cultural application. Relevance to language teaching.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TAFL 501.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 550.
When Offered
Offered once a year.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 551 - Advanced Arabic Grammar
An examination of the basic concepts in traditional Arabic grammar using modern linguistic theories with the aim of suggesting alternative methods of analysis and formalization. Taught in Arabic.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 553 - Sociolinguistics
The effect of social phenomena on linguistic form. Languages, dialects, and speech communities. Multilingual societies, diglossia, code choice. Regional, social and linguistic variation. Terms of address. Language attitudes. Language and ethnicity. Language maintenance and shift. Language and gender. Language planning and standardization. Sociolinguistic aspects of education.
Cross-listed
Same as TEFL 553.
When Offered
Offered once a year.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 555 - Research Seminar
Special topics and current issues in Arabic linguistic theories and language teaching.
When Offered
Offered in alternate years.
Repeatable
May be taken a second time if content changes.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 560 - Supervised Study in TAFL
Individual research on specific area of interest to the student.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Repeatable
May be taken a second time if content changes.
(3 cr.)
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TAFL 588 - Comprehensives
Individual consultation for students preparing for the comprehensive examination.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
(no cr.)
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-
TAFL 599 - Research Guidance and Thesis
Consultation for students on matters related to their thesis.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
(no cr.)
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TEFL 500 - English Grammar
A descriptive overview of the structure of English. Detailed analysis of the major grammatical constructions. Implications for language teaching and learning.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 501 - Principles of Linguistic Analysis
Concepts fundamental to linguistic analysis in the areas of syntax, semantics, phonology, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and language acquisition.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 501.
(3 cr.)
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| |
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TEFL 502 - Assessment in Language Learning
A practical course that will enable the student to develop valid and reliable assessment procedures, analyze results, and evaluate the procedures.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 502.
(3 cr.)
|
| |
-
TEFL 503 - Second Language Acquisition
Relationship between first and second language acquisition. Aspects of acquisition from a psycholinguisitic perspective. Cognitive, linguistic, personality and classroom factors influencing SLA. Implications for teaching.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TEFL/TAFL 501 or permission of the department. Recommended prerequisite: TEFL/TAFL 520.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 503.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 505 - History of the English Language
The phonological, morphological, syntactic, lexical, and graphemic development of the English language from the Old English period to the present.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 507 - Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Description, analysis and evaluation of CALL software. Integration of CALL into EFL syllabus. Guided practical experience in producing EFL software using authoring programs. Using the Internet as a resource for teaching and learning EFL.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TEFL 510.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 510 - Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language I
Survey of learning theories, individual learning styles and strategies as they relate to the teaching and learning processes. Examination and critical analysis of major approaches and methods of teaching foreign languages. The course includes classroom observations and limited practice teaching.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 510.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 511 - Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language II
Survey of approaches to the design and implementation of foreign language curricula and teaching materials and teaching practicum. The practicum includes foreign language classroom observations, supervised practice teaching, and materials development, selection, and adaptation.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TEFL 510.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 520 - Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Provides TEFL/TAFL MA candidates with the knowledge and skills to read and understand various types of research in applied linguistics, to have a basic grasp of the issues currently being studied in the field, and be able to critically distinguish between good and poor research. Ability to write in appropriate technical fashion is emphasized.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 520.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 521 - English Syntax
A study of contemporary syntactic theories of generative grammar with particular reference to the choice of formalism, universal grammar and the claims they make about the nature of language, linguistic descriptions and implications for language teaching.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TEFL 501.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 525 - Language Transfer, Contrastive Analysis, and Error Analysis
The study of language contact and language transfer phenomena. Contrastive analysis and error analysis within and beyond the sentence level. Models, procedures and theoretical underpinnings. Discourse function and organization. Implications for second/foreign language teaching and learning.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TEFL 501.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 525.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 530 - Supervised Study in TEFL
Individual research on a specific area of interest to the student in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Repeatable
May be taken a second time if content changes.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 540 - Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics
Special topics and current issues in linguistics and language teaching.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 540.
Repeatable
May be taken more than once if content changes.
(1, 2, or 3 cr.)
|
| |
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TEFL 550 - Language Pragmatics
Definition of pragmatics. Relation of pragmatics to semantics, syntax and sociolinguistics. Speech act theory. Directness and indirectness. The Cooperative Principle, principles of politeness, Relevance Theory. Cross-linguistic/cultural application. Relevance to language teaching.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TEFL 501.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 550.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 553 - Sociolinguistics
The effect of social phenomena on linguistic form. Languages, dialects, and speech communities. Multilingual societies, diglossia, code choice. Regional, social, and linguistic variation. Terms of address. Language attitudes. Language and ethnicity. Language maintenance and shift. Language and gender. Language planning and standardization. Sociolinguistic aspects of education.
Cross-listed
Same as TAFL 553.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 570 - Advanced Research Methodology
A seminar specially designed for thesis track candidates and others who wish to pursue research in TEFL. Students will explore their specific research interests and are expected to share their ideas and constructive criticism with other members of the class. The aim of this course is to guide the student towards the production of a proposal for a possible thesis or future research.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: TEFL 520.
(3 cr.)
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TEFL 588 - Comprehensives
Consultation for students preparing for the comprehensive examination.
(no cr.)
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TEFL 599 - Research Guidance and Thesis
Consultation for individual students on matters related to their theses.
(no cr.)
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THTR 125 - Acting for Non-Majors
An introduction to the art and technique of acting for the non-major student, utilizing training games and exercises to present the student with a general overview of the acting process, while also providing experiences and techniques beneficial to basic human communication.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Notes
May not be used for departmental credit by theatre majors or minors.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 130 - The World of the Theatre
An initiation into the world of the theatre with the aim of developing the critical skills of an informed and perceptive audience member through the reading of plays, critical articles, and the attendance of stage performances and film versions of plays.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 199 - Selected Topic for Core Curriculum
Course addressing broad intellectual concerns and accessible to all first-year students as part of the Primary Level Core.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 203 - The Art of the Theatre
An introduction to theatre as a collective art form by exploring all of its components and participants: from playwright to actor, from director to designers, from producing team to audience.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 204 - Introduction to Technical Theatre
An introduction to the theories, techniques, tools, and materials of technical theatre. Technical areas to be covered include organization, architecture, shops, stage equipment, scenery, props, lighting, sound, costumes, technical direction, and stage management.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Notes
Students will be expected to work on one of the technical crews for a major theatre department production concurrently with the course.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 225 - Acting I
A basic course in the fundamentals of acting, designed for majors, minors, and those with some previous experience. In-class exercises and improvisations, combined with rehearsed scenes and monologues from simple realistic texts, will help students gain proficiency in objective/obstacles, creation of a character, basic voice and breath control, and basic body alignment and awareness.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: THTR 203.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring, and occasionally in the summer.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 226 - Acting in Arabic I
The art and craft of acting as a systematic process applied to the specific demands of Arabic Drama. Scene work and monologues from modern and contemporary Arabic plays.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: THTR 203.
When Offered
Offered in fall or spring.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 227 - Acting II
Students will build upon their knowledge of the acting process through focus upon a more rigorous examination of the development of a character, utilizing challenging scenes from early modern playwrights such as Chekhov, Pinter, Albee and Williams. Additionally, vocal and body work will continue through exploration of standard speech production, kinesthetic and relaxation techniques.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: THTR 225.
When Offered
Offered once a year.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 230 - Play Analysis
The development of the art of reading a play through detailed examination of its dramatic structure and in-depth analysis of its text. Both Western and Arabic plays will be examined.
When Offered
Offered in fall or spring.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 240 - Theatre Practicum
A course for any student who wishes to gain academic credit for significant contribution to departmental theatre productions. Minimum of 50 hours practical work. Students work under direct supervision of a theatre faculty member. Areas: a. Performance; b. Construction (Scenery, Costume, Props, Lighting, or Sound); c. Stage Management; d. Run Crew. Registration by permission of the faculty member in charge of the specific activity.
Repeatable
Repeatable for credit. No maximum.
(1 cr. per production)
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THTR 299 - Selected Topic for Core Curriculum
Course addressing broad intellectual concerns and accessible to all students, irrespective of major.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: RHET 101.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 324 - Design for the Theatre
A study of the principles of visual design and their application for the theatre. Play analysis that focuses on visual and spatial design requirements. Includes scenery, costumes, and lighting. Involves drawing, painting, model making, and research into period styles.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: THTR 203 and 204.
When Offered
Offered once a year.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 325 - Acting Styles
An advanced acting class, offering exploration and techniques in varied acting styles, including but not limited to Greek/Roman, Medieval, Restoration, Neo-Classicism, Romantism, Farce, Expressionism and Absurdism. Vocal work will be examined through ensemble patterns, shared speech and period movement. Content of course to be determined by the interests and expertise of the faculty.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: THTR 227.
When Offered
Offered once every other year.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 326 - Acting in Arabic II
A continuation on a more advanced level of the work started in Acting in Arabic I, applied to a wider range culminating in the presentation of a class term project.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: THTR 226.
When Offered
Offered in fall or spring.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 327 - Special Topics in Acting
In-depth examination and implementation of specialized acting and performance skills and techniques. Focus of study to be determined by the special interests and expertise of the faculty.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: THTR 227.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit if content changes
(3 cr.)
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THTR 328 - Directing I
The fundamental directorial controls, as well as theoretical and practical training, leading to the production of single scenes.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: THTR 225 and 230.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
Repeatable
May be repeated once for credit as content changes.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 340 - Advanced Theatre Practicum
Advanced, specialized, and intensive participation in theatre production activities. Assignments made in major supervisory positions in consultation with and under the supervision of a theatre faculty member. Technical production areas of scenery, costumes, props, lighting, sound, or stage management.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: THTR 204 , THTR 240 and consent of instructor.
When Offered
Offered fall and spring.
Repeatable
Repeatable for credit. No maximum.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 344 - Design Practicum
A course for students who wish to learn about theatre design through participation in designing a departmental theatre production. Students selected through application and interview process.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Selection by application and interview.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
Repeatable
Repeatable for credit.
Notes
Selected students will form a design team that will be responsible for designing scenery, props, costumes, lighting, and sound for a major production.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 350 - Survey of Dramatic Literature
A study of major periods and distinctive styles and genres of drama from the Greeks to pre-Ibsen nineteenth century drama.
When Offered
Offered in alternate falls.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 351 - History of The Theatre
A survey of the history of the development of theatre architecture, scenic and costume practices, staging conventions, and acting troupes from the Greeks to the present. The course is taught in a combination of lecture and slide-show presentation.
When Offered
Offered in alternate springs.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 360 - Playwriting I
A workshop in which students develop basic technical skills of playwriting through exercises culminating in the production of a working scenario for a short one-act play.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 361 - Playwriting II
A workshop in which students develop the scenario they have produced in Playwriting I into a short one-act play to be performed as a staged-reading.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: THTR 360.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 370 - Selected Topics in Theatre
In-depth examination of specific topics in theatre determined by the special interests and expertise of the faculty.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit if content changes
(3 cr.)
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THTR 402 - Independent Study
In exceptional circumstances, some senior majors may arrange, with departmental approval, to study beyond the regular course offerings.
Prerequisites
Minimum B average required.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
(1-3 cr.)
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THTR 428 - Directing II
Advanced theoretical and practical, production-oriented training in play direction culminating in the presentation of a directorial project.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: THTR 328 and completion of all 200-level requirements.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 460 - Modern and Contemporary Drama
An exploration of the drama of the modern age and of its most influential movements through the study of mainly European drama in the period from Ibsen to the present.
When Offered
Offered in alternate falls.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 461 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism
An exploration of the various and conflicting perceptions of the nature and function of drama through the study of major works of dramatic theory and criticism from the Greeks to the present.
When Offered
Offered in alternate springs.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 470 - Senior Seminar
In-depth examination of advanced topics in theatre determined by the special interests of the faculty.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
Notes
Designed for senior majors.
(3 cr.)
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THTR 495 - Senior Honors Project
Offered to first or second semester seniors in the department who have distinguished themselves artistically and academically (minimum 3.4 GPA in the major, 3.2 cumulative). A major project, combining research and creative work in the areas of directing, design, performance, playwriting, or dramaturgy
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Notes
. Projects will be chosen by students in consultation with a faculty advisor.
(3 cr.)
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