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SOCI 3331 - Population and Ecology
Prerequisite: SO 113. Prerequisite: SO 113 or permission of instructor. Societal implications of population changes and trends; impact of humans as social animals on natural resources, cultural values and social structures; their influence on environmental ethics. 3 credits
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SOCI 3333 - Sociology of Aging
Prerequisite: SO 113 or consent of instructor. The sociological phenomenon connected with aging in America. Discussion of the connections between personal troubles and social issues encountered by members of this society as they age. An examination of age stratification and the resultant problems of ageism, prejudice and discrimination. Systematic review of major theoretical framework and research studies; emphasis will be placed on the application of sociological theory and research in the field of aging. 3 credits
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SOCI 3337 - Human Sexuality
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 or PSYC 1111 or PSYC 1112 . This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociological, cultural, and psychological aspects of human sexuality. Topics include research methods, ethics in sexual research, cultural influences on sexual behaviors and attitudes, human sexual development, sexual orientation, anatomy & arousal, relationships, sexual disorders & therapies, gender roles, sexual coercion, and sexual laws. 3 credits
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SOCI 3340 - Medical Sociology
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 or consent of instructor. An analysis of a major social institution, the health care field. Emphasis placed on socio-cultural aspects of the field; general overview of the organization and delivery of health care services and the current problems and issues. 3 credits
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SOCI 3341 - The Body and Society
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113. An examination of the human body as a socio-cultural project in which individuals carry shared (or not shared) meanings of ideal bodies with varying strategies of presenting, modifying, and interpreting bodies. The course will explore how factors like aging, gender, sexuality, race, medicalization, psychology, education, and disability influence how social meanings of the body are constructed, altered, and discarded. 3 credits
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SOCI 3350 - Social Survey Research
Prerequisite: PSYC 3301 or MATH 2228 . Introduction to the logic of social science by a survey research project. Emphasis on the use of computer software in analyzing large data sets. Topics include theory development, survey design, sampling, methods of data collection and statistical analysis of social science data. This course is part of the computer literacy component of the University Core Curriculum. 3 credits
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SOCI 3353 - Social Thought
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 . This course introduces the conceptual tools that sociologists use to understand the social world with an emphasis on discussion, understanding, and application. Students will learn what social theory is, how it works, and how it can be applied to daily life both in and out of the classroom through a series of simulations, games, films, experiments, and observations.
3 credits
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SOCI 3390 - Sociology of Organizations
Prerequisite: SO 113. Prerequisite: SO 113 or consent of instructor. Classic sociological theories of organization with emphasis on the concepts of bureaucracy, scientific management, human relations and decision theory. The relevance of these ideas to concrete organization contexts, e.g., civil service, business, social movements and political parties, charitable institutions, hospitals. 3 credits
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SOCI 4400 - Minority Group Relations
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 or consent of instructor. An interdisciplinary analysis of minority groups with particular attention paid to those regional, religious and racial factors that influence interaction. Designed to promote an understanding of subgroup culture. 3 credits
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SOCI 4413 - Social Theory
Prerequisites: nine credits in sociology Prerequisite: nine semester hours in sociology. An analysis of the development of sociology in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with particular emphasis on the theories of Comte, Durkheim, Simmel, Weber, Marx, deToc- queville and others. 3 credits
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SOCI 4418 - Public Opinion & Social Pressure
Prerequisites: PSYC 1111 , SOCI 1113 . An intensive analysis of the nature and development of public opinion with particular consideration of the roles, both actual and potential, of communication and influence. 3 credits
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SOCI 4420 - Sociology of Urban Life
Prerequisite: . This course provides in-depth exploration of the city environment and its relation to society and the individual, the social context of city living, the psychological effects of urbanism on personality, the social organization of cities, and urbanization as a global pattern. 3 credits
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SOCI 4440 - Seminar
Prerequisite: consent of department chair. A detailed examination of selected topics in the field of sociology and a critical analysis of pertinent theories with emphasis on modern social thought. 3 credits
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SOCI 4441 - Sociology of Death and Suicide
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 or consent of instructor. A confrontation with individual mortality and an academic investigation of such phenomena as funerals, terminal illness and crisis intervention, among many others. 3 credits
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SOCI 4450 - Research Seminar
Prerequisite: PSYC 3301 or MATH 2228 . The student develops and carries out an original research project in social science, reporting this procedure to the class. 3 credits
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SOCI 4451 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: SOCI 1113 and SOCI 2221 , or permission of instructor. Special topics in sociology, anthropology, or social welfare on a variety of current problems and specialized areas not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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SOCI 4452 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: SOCI 1113 and SOCI 2221 , or permission of instructor. Special topics in sociology, anthropology, or social welfare on a variety of current problems and specialized areas not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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SOCI 4453 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: SO 113, SO 221. Prerequisite: SO 113, SO 221, or permission of instructor. Special topics in sociology, anthropology, or social welfare on a variety of current problems and specialized areas not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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SOCI 4454 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: SO 113, SO 221. Prerequisite: SO 113, SO 221, or permission of instructor. Special topics in sociology, anthropology, or social welfare on a variety of current problems and specialized areas not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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SOCI 4455 - Special Topics
Prerequisites: SO 113, SO 221. Prerequisite: SO 113, SO 221, or permission of instructor. Special topics in sociology, anthropology, or social welfare on a variety of current problems and specialized areas not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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SOCI 4501 - Practicum I
Prerequisite: consent of department chair. Field experience in sociology or anthropology. Seminars in conjunction with this experience before off-campus field work is undertaken. Contact during the field work experience and guidance by the mentor provide an opportunity for understanding group and individual dynamics and their repercussions. Follow-up seminars and a paper are required. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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SOCI 4502 - Practicum II
Prerequisite: consent of department chair. Field experience in sociology or anthropology. Seminars in conjunction with this experience before off-campus field work is undertaken. Contact during the field work experience and guidance by the mentor provide an opportunity for understanding group and individual dynamics and their repercussions. Follow-up seminars and a paper are required. 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
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SOCI 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of personal interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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Spanish |
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SPAN 1101 - Elementary Spanish I
Focuses on the fundamental principles of grammar. Extensive vocabulary and pronunciation exercises. In SP 102 aural comprehension and pronunciation are tested by oral examination. 3 credits
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SPAN 1102 - Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 1101 Focuses on the fundamental principles of grammar. Extensive vocabulary and pronunciation exercises. In SP 102 aural comprehension and pronunciation are tested by oral examination. 3 credits
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SPAN 1110 - Intensive Spanish I
Intensive Spanish I is a six-hour course equivalent to Elementary Spanish I and II combined. The course develops proficiency in speaking, listening, wrtiting, and reading, as well as basic cultural notions about the Spanish-speaking world. It offers a strong foundation in basic grammatical and vocabulary elements through real-life materials, conversation, and writing. 6 credits
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SPAN 1115 - Spanish for Health Care I
Intended for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. This course is similar to traditional elementary Spanish with an additional emphasis placed on Spanish language components important to the health professions and aspiring health professionals. It focuses on fundamental principles of grammar, extensive vocabulary and pronunciation exercises. Aural comprehension and pronunciation are tested by oral examination. Additionally, this couse is designed to help aspiring English-speaking health professionals better serve the growing population of Spanish-speaking patients. It emphasizes listening, writing, reading, and conversational skills through role-playing and dialogues related to clinical settings. The course also promotes a deeper understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world as they relate to the field of health care. 3 credits
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SPAN 1116 - Spanish for Health Care II
Prerequisite: SPAN 1115 or SPAN 1101 , or consent of the instructor. This course builds upon concepts from Elementary Spanish I and Spanish for Health Care I. It explores fundamental grammar and communication skills with emphasis placed on applications to health professions with examples, practice interviews, and examination skills. In addition to more in-depth development of the Spanish language, students will familiarize themselves with more medical contexts. They will also continue to develop an understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultural attitudes as they relate to health care. 3 credits
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SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I
Prerequisites: SPAN 1101 and SPAN 1102 , or equivalent. Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to read in their own areas of interest. 3 credits
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SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish II
Prerequisite: SPAN 2201 Prerequisites: SPAN 1101 , SPAN 1102 or equivalent. Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to read in their own areas of interest. 3 credit hours. 3 credits
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SPAN 2220 - Intensive Spanish II
Prerequisite: SPAN 1110 or SPAN 1102 , or equivalent proficiency with instructor's consent. Intensive Spanish II will help students to reinforce, refine, and expand the grammatical structures acquired in Intensive Spanish I or Spanish 101 and 102. This course focuses on fluency in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and it promotes a deeper understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Authentic Spanish language texts, films, and videos serve as the basis for the functional study of grammar and the acquisition of a broader vocabulary. 6 credits
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SPAN 3301 - Advanced Spanish
Prerequisite: SPAN 2202 or comparable proficiency level as demonstrated in consultation with the instructor This course is intended to develop students' proficiencies in speaking, writing, listening, and reading so that they can be at a level necessary for advanced literature and culture courses. It will emphasize composition and oral discussion as well as concepts necessary for a sophisticated appraisal of literature and culture in the target language. This course will be conducted in the target language. 3 credits
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SPAN 3302 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
Prerequisite: SPAN 2202 or placement test. This advanced course is designed to focus on students' interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational skills, while helping them further develop their spoken level of proficiency in Spanish. Students will be exposed to the cultural diversities of the Spanish-speaking countries by means of a broad range of topics, readings, musical recordings, and films. All these elements will spark students' imagination, will generate controversy for in-class debates, and will provide the opportunity to practice the linguistic skills needed for oral and written communication (listening comprehension, writing, reading comprehension, and socio-cultural competence). 3 credits
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SPAN 4401 - Latin American Culture Through Literature and the Media
Prerequisite: SPAN 3301 or comparable proficiency as demonstrated in consultation with the instructor This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Latin American cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform select written and oral activities in Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4402 - U.S. Latino Literature and Culture
Prerequisite: SPAN 3301 or placement test or instructor consent. This course presents and explores a survey of U.S. Latino literature and culture. It analyzes key literary and cultural representations of Latino identities with a focus on ethnic, gender, political, and socioeconomic specificities as well as historical and contemporary relationships to Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. The course includes literary, film, and musical productions from key periods of the region's history. The course is taught in Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4450 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4451 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4452 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4453 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4454 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4455 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4456 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4457 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4458 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4459 - Special Topics
Special topics of selected or current interest in the study of Spanish. 3 credits
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SPAN 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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SUST 3312 - Intro to Traditional & Alternative Energy
Prerequisites: EASC 1112 , MATH 1117 , PHYS 1150 An introduction to the technical and economic fundamentals of traditional and alternative energy systems. Course introduces the processes and components of energy generation and conversion systems including fuel cells, passive solar heating, fossil fuel and nuclear energy plants, cogeneration, and others Exploration of the conservation principle as applied to these systems including the comparison of fossil fuel and biofuel energy intensities, steady-state analysis of energy transfer in a solar heater, and power losses in simple circuits. Comparative economics analysis based upon operating costs and profiles, as well as capital investment considerations for various technologies. 3 credits
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SUST 3398 - Sustainability Internship
Prerequisite: Junior standing. An opportunity for students to apply theoretical concepts in environmental sustainability to real-world problems. The internship is designed to expose students to professional practice and culture and provide an opportunity to gain professional experience under the direction of practicing professionals and/or a faculty advisor. A minimum of 300 hours of work related to environmental sustainability or closely related topic is required. 1 credits
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SUST 4498 - Senior Project I
Prerequisite: senior standing. This course is intended for students to research and inquire in-depth into a specific problem in environmental sustainability, working with an instructor and/or advisor. The problem can be a research problem, an on-campus problem, a local government problem, community service activity, or a problem in private business. Student activities include developing a well-written problem statement considering scope, conducting a thorough literature review, collecting and analyzing data from pertinent sources to gain insight into the problem, and attending seminars and lectures on the state-of-the-art and advanced concepts related to the problem. 3 credits
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SUST 4499 - Senior Project II
Prerequisite: SUST 4498 This course is intended for students to create a solution to the complex problem related to environmental sustainability previously developed in the prior project course. Students apply analysis methods, decision-making methods, design methods, management principles, and their communication and teamwork skills to solve the problem. 3 credits
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SUST 4593 - Honors Thesis: Sustainability
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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THEA 1131 - Introduction to the Theater
Play analysis from a literary standpoint and as it relates to special problems of the actor, director, designers, and backstage personnel. Practical work in all phases within the classroom. Fall semester. 3 credits
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THEA 1132 - Introduction to Contemporary Performance
Study of innovative theater and performance forms from the late 20th century to today. Course topics include drama, documentary-based theater, performance art, and devised theater. Class work involves analysis through script and critical reading, performance viewing, and practical work. 3 credits
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THEA 1150 - Introduction to Acting
Development of acting skills for the stage through games, improvisation, and scene study. Course focuses on general exercises that increase poise and confidence in front of an audience, and also introduces techniques for building and performing dramatic characters through realistic acting methods drawn from Stanislavsky. 3 credits
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THEA 2225 - Fundamentals of Dance
This course will introduce fundamental principles of dance - basic movement, dance vocabulary, and movement combinations. Exercises are designed to build strength, increase flexibility, and provide a solid foundation to all dance styles. 3 credits
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THEA 2241 - Theatrical Roots and Rituals
An exploration of dramatic literature, theory, and performance as reflective of and responsive to surrounding society and culture. Course will emphasize connections between classical theater and ritual, and the evolution of these connections from ancient Greece through the late 18th century. 3 credits
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THEA 2242 - Theatrical Manifestos and Movements
The course analyzes the revolutionary theater practices and practitioners of the 20th century. Students will examine the philosophies and ethics driving these practices, as well as the work of dramatists including: Chekhov, Beckett, Pinter, Albee, and others. 3 credits
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THEA 2250 - Classical Acting Styles
Prerequisite: THEA 1150 An intensive practical course that covers distinct acting techniques demanded by the theater of specific periods and genres. These include the pre-modern styles of: Greek Tragedy, Shakespeare, Restoration Comedy, and Commedia Dell'arte. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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THEA 2251 - Contemporary Acting Styles
Prerequisite: THEA 1150 or consent of instructor. An intensive acting course that focuses on the methodologies of 20th century actor training, including: Biomechanics, Michael Chekhov technique, Meisner, Viewpoints, etc. Students will engage with physically-based scenework as well as the demands of post-modern and contemporary dramatic texts. 3 credits
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THEA 2275 - Scenography
Prerequisite: THEA 1131 . An introduction to the fundamentals of theatrical design with a focus on scenic design. Course will cover the relationship of the set to other production elements toward creating a total visual world. Students will create renderings of set designs, build models, and engage in practical projects that integrate multiple aspects of production design. Laboratory fee.
3 credits
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THEA 2276 - Stage Lighting Design
Prerequisite: THEA 1131 . Students will study aspects of stage lighting from design to implementation. Topics include: familiarization with lighting technology (control systems, properties of instruments, hanging and focusing instruments) as well as the principles and practices of lighting design (optics, color, creating light plots, script analysis for lighting). The course will involve readings, writing assignments, research projects, demonstrations, and creative projects in light design. 3 credits
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THEA 3315 - Production Dramaturgy
Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 , ENGL 1112 or ENGL 1113 or ENGL 2200 or THEA 1131 , or permission of department. Analytical and experiential study of the practice of dramaturgy. Dramaturgy focuses on the study of dramatic literature with an emphasis on questions of composition, structure, staging, performance, and audience, employing literary analysis, performance analysis, and historiography. Texts include dramatic literature from various times and places, covering categories such as classical drama, contemporary drama, and musical theater. Students will have hands-on experience, engaging in dramaturgical practice in relation to a production staged by the University Theater program, among other projects. 3 credits
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THEA 3316 - New Play Dramaturgy
Prerequisite: THEA 1131 . This course provides an in-depth look at the role of the dramaturg in the process of new play development. The course will begin by answering the question: "What is a dramaturg?" through hands-on dramaturgical practice. Students will focus specifically on the dramaturg's role in the process of developing new works for the stage, working with student playwrights and other student practitioners. Students will engage in literary and cultural analysis of assigned texts through readings, lectures, class discussions, writing, and research, and they will undertake practical applications of their analytical and theoretical work by creating dramaturgy protocols, program notes, lobby installations, and other texts as appropriate to their individual projects. 3 credits
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THEA 3332 - Theater for Community Impact
Prerequisites: THEA 1131 , THEA 1132 . This course explores, through the integration of theory and practice, theater as a means for inciting social change. Coursework will consist of readings and performance viewings drawn from a variety of theatrical phenomena and traditions, including: Happenings, Street Theater, Theater of the Oppressed. Additionally, students will work directly with specific community populations in order to translate the experience and stories of others into devised community performance. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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THEA 3342 - Directing I
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fundamentals of directing, staging techniques, working with actors, and direction of a one-act play for workshop presentation. 3 credits
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THEA 3350 - Playwriting
Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 , ENGL 1112 or ENGL 1113 , THEA 1131 or THEA 1132 . Through a series of specific exercises, students will develop their own creative voices while learning to apply dramatic writing techniques based on dramaturgical ideas. By semester's end, students will develop one or more longer pieces based on their work in the course. All final pieces have the potential for staged reading or full production. 3 credits
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THEA 3351 - Reviewing the Arts
Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 , ENGL 1112 or ENGL 1113 , THEA 1131 . This course provides students with foundational approaches to writing and communicating about the arts. Students will write reviews, profiles, and features on a series of arts events, performances, works, and artists. Students will consider similarities and distinctions among a number of varied art forms - theater, dance, music, literature, and visual arts - as they develop a specialized understanding of how to assess, analyze, and formulate responses to artistic experiences and expressions. The course will also address changes in arts coverage over time and evaluate its status in today's digital age. Throughout, the course will emphasize the value of sustained, comprehensive, and knowledgeable arts coverage to our culture and society. 3 credits
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THEA 4442 - Directing II
Prerequisites: THEA 1150 , THEA 2250 , THEA 3342 , THEA 3350 The class is a deeper and further examination of the director's art and craft. This class will explore both traditional and non-traditional texts and concepts. These will be utilized in order to broaden the imagination and vocabulary of the director's work. Literary texts not originally written for the theatre including short stories, poetry, and works of non-fiction will be used for source material. Directors will be responsible for assembling, creating, and writing their own adaptations from these texts. Non-traditional adaptations of existing plays will also be explored. Staged showcases of student work will be presented throughout the semester as part of the mid-term and final exams. 3 credits
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Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of theatre. 3 credits
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THEA 4485 - Student New Works Festival
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Students, with the help and guidance of a faculty advisor, will produce and rehearse a festival of new work, utilizing original scripts written by students in the previous semester. The class, operating under a specific budget, will make all decisions regarding: management, artistic direction, marketing, direction, technical support and design, casting, etc. The professor will act primarily as an advisor and mediator as needed, with students exercising maximum freedom and responsibility. 3 credits
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THEA 4491 - Technical Practicum
Practicum in various areas of technical theater and administration, including: lighting, set, sound, costumes, props, stage management, publicity, and dramaturgy. Student work will be directly related to department productions, with sections listed for specific technical theater areas in accordance with production needs. Repeatable. 1-3 credit hours with a 25 hour minimum for 1 credit. 1 - 3 credits
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THEA 4492 - Performance Practicum
This course functions as a practicum in acting and theatrical performance. Student work will be related to department productions, and this course is available to students who are invited to perform in individual department shows. Repeatable. 1-3 credit hours with a 25 hour minimum for 1 credit. 1 - 3 credits
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THEA 4593 - Honors Thesis: Theatre Arts
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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THEA 4599 - Independent Study
Opportunity for the student under the direction of a faculty member to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 6 credit hours. 1-3 credits
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UNIV 1000 - Step Up: Bystander to Upstander
Required for incoming first-year, and transfer students only. This course promotes knowledge of University policies regarding sexual violence and safety, by teaching students valuable bystander intervention strategies that can be used to foster the development of a safe and educational campus climate. 0 credits
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UNIV 1141 - Life on Earth
This course will introduce students to various perspectives on special topics, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to pressing world problems. Students develop their ability to make evidence-based arguments through weekly whole group discussions supported by online coursework and a semester-long experiential project. Field experience is designed to build student awareness and involvement from a local to global perspective. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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UNIV 1150 - Foundations for Success
Available to first-year, first-time students only. This course promotes success - both in college and thereafter - by teaching students valuable strategies that can be used across disciplines while fostering the development of lifelong learning skills. 1 excess credit hour.
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UNIV 1151 - BUILD: Beginners Understanding of Individual Leadership Development
Available to first-year students only. This course introduces students to basic leadership concepts, allowing opportunities for students to observe leadership and helping students understand the language of leadership. 1 excess credit hour.
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UNIV 2201 - Stategies for Success
Not open to new, first-semester students. This course is intended for college students who want to achieve success in both college and life.
Through interactive assignments and class discussions, students will develop skills that will help them to maximize their potential in order to achieve academic, personal, and career goals.
1 credits
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UNIV 4459 - Developing an Honors Thesis Proposal
In this course, honors students will choose a topic for their honors thesis and develop a robust thesis proposal. Students will read past theses, find an advisor, develop a research question, conduct literature searches, design a research methodology, and write a draft proposal for their honors thesis. Students will also be introduced to how research in various disciplines is conducted. Restricted to Honors Program students. 1 credits
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UNIV 4501 - Oskar Schindler Humanities
An investigation of the underlying principles of good human behavior with an emphasis on encouraging such behavior. Taught from a cross-disciplinary perspective by the current Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation Endowed professor. Topics will vary and can include, but are not limited to, relevant humanities, humanitarianism and humanitarian intervention, altruism, empathy, good corporate citizenship, and scientific contributions to solving problems in the human condition. The course emphasis will be determined by the current Oskar Schindler Endowed Professor each term. 3 credits
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UNIV 4593 - Honors Thesis: Interdiscipline
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
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