Apr 20, 2024

ARCHIVED 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

ARCHIVED 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees. Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

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Spanish
	SPAN 325 - Survey Literature of Spain 4.00 credit hours An overview and analysis of the principal literary periods of Spain from The Middle Ages to the present. Special emphasis is placed on selected works, authors, and school of thought. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 290 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 327 - Civilization of Spain 4.00 credit hours An overview of the history, customs, institutions, cultural patterns and heritage of the Spanish people from earliest times to the present. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 290 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 335 - Survey of Latin American Literature 4.00 credit hours An overview and analysis of the principle literary periods of Latin America from the pre-Hispanic era to the present. Focus is on selected works, authors and schools of thought. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 290 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 337 - Latin American Area and Civilizations 4.00 credit hours Natural, social and political characteristics of contemporary Latin America. Particular focus on the social contexts and their cultural production. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 290 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Global Understanding. iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 360 - Literary Traditions From Latin America 4.00 credit hours An inquiry into how Latin American authors explore cultural, historical and personal identities through fiction. Special focus given to the expression of racial and ethnic identities and the question of national identity and myth, including issues of emigration and the role of imagined communities. SPAN 360 cannot be counted toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 364 - Spain’s Leadership in Sustainable Cultural Heritage and Urban Development 2.00 credit hours This course crosses the boundaries of traditional disciplines to explore Spain´s progressive initiatives in safeguarding its historical, cultural, natural and intangible heritage for future generations. Students learn to recognize diverse archeological sites, natural landscapes and urban spaces for their irreplaceable value. Students gain knowledge on sustainable development and innovation in environmental applications. Supports SPAN 365 (May term travel/study course in Spain). This course does not count toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 365 - Green Spain. A Treasured Past. A Sustainable Future. 1.00 credit hours Travel/Study course to Spain to explore and experience key UNESCO World Heritage sites and historical culture in order to examine the convergence of humanity and the environment. Students learn about sustainable measures implemented to preserve and protect Spanish cultural heritage in order to ensure its transmission to future generations. Offered during May-term. This course does not count toward a major or minor in Spanish. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 370 - Hispanic Linguistics 4.00 credit hours An examination of the basic linguistic features of the Spanish language and its various dialects including the Spanish of the United States. Phonetics, syntax, morphology and sociolinguistic aspects are explored through class discussions and research projects. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 290 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 377 - Advanced Spanish Abroad 4.00-12.00 credit hours Credit earned at the advanced level of Spanish abroad. Level is determined on site via placement exam. Taught in Spanish. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 380 - Communicative Spaces in Spanish 4.00 credit hours An examination of the various platforms through which contemporary Spanish writers and speakers choose to communicate their messages. Sources may include, but are not limited to, creations by Latino/a communities with special consideration of the larger transnational and hemispheric Hispanic issues. Depending upon the work(s) studied, approaches may range from literary to linguistic to socio-linguistic forms of analysis. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 290 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 390 - Topics 4.00 credit hours Special topics in Spanish. Recent topics have included: Literary Analysis, Hispanic cinema, Golden Age Theatre, Cervantes, Translation. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 290 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 397 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 399 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 477 - Advanced Spanish Abroad 4.00-12.00 credit hours Credit earned at the advanced level of Spanish abroad. Level is determined on site via placement exam. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 490 - Topics 4.00 credit hours Special study of cultural or literary topics in Spanish. Recent topics have included: Ghosts in Latin American Literature, Contemporary Mexican Literature, Boom and Post-Boom literature and Spanish Theatre. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): One 300-level course. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 499 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Click here for the schedule of classes.
Sport Management
	SMGT 101 - Contemporary Sport Studies 4.00 credit hours An introduction to the broad scope and significance of sport in modern society. Attention given to the relationship between athletes, sport fans and sport organizations; the intersection of sport history and current events; sport as a global business; and sport innovation. Students learn to apply elements of human centered design to investigate issues in sport. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 210 - Sport Marketing 4.00 credit hours Introduces essential marketing, promotion and sales principles as currently applied in the sport industry. Topics include sport consumer behavior, market segmentation and selection, strategic market planning and analysis, marketing information management, integrated marketing communications, external relations and sponsorship cultivation and activation. Trends, issues and problems influencing the industry are also examined. Prerequisite(s): SMGT 101 and Sport Management major or minor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 220 - Sport Budgeting and Finance 4.00 credit hours Basic theory in finance, budgeting and economics are explored. Financial decision-making, including cash management; ratio analysis; asset management; short, intermediate and long-term financing are a course focus. Different types of budgets are reviewed with students learning the budget preparation and approval process. Accounting trends and economic theory are also applied to sport settings/organizations. Prerequisite(s): SMGT 101 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 230 - Sport Law, Ethics and Organization 4.00 credit hours Exposure to and analysis of legal and ethical issues surrounding the sport industry. Topics may include negligence, liability, and risk management; employment law, contract law, and negotiations; regulatory agencies and governance structures; theories of ethics, concepts of morality, personal philosophy regarding social responsibility, and professional code of ethics; the application of federal legislation, including Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act; and social issues such as sportsmanship, fan behavior, performance enhancing drugs, drug testing, and hazing. Students are provided a synopsis of applicable case law to support the issues and legislation presented. Prerequisite(s): SMGT 101 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions, Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 290 - Special Topics 2.00-4.00 credit hours Each version of this course will feature a selected topic relevant to the dynamic field of sport management. Repeatable with different topics. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 310 - Applied Sport Sales 4.00 credit hours Provides an overview of the entire sales process with hands-on training and experience. Students learn best practices for ticket sales, corporate sales, client management and customer service. Current trends and issues are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Sport Management major. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 330 - Sport Facility and Event Management 4.00 credit hours A complete investigation into sport facilities, venues, and events. Introduces students to the development of a venue, the event bid and creation process, financing and ownership structures of facilities and events, operational aspects of facilities and events, evaluation of the customer experience, and recent trends in facility/event management. Students will further develop their understanding of accessibility in sport, risk management, emergency planning, volunteer services, and budgeting. A Community Engaged Learning Experience is built into this course. Prerequisite(s): SMGT 220 . Concurrent enrollment in SMGT 230 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Community Engaged Learning. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 390 - Special Topics 4.00 credit hours Each version of this course features a selected topic relevant to the dynamic field of sport management. Repeatable with different topics. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 450 - Sport Management Senior Capstone 4.00 credit hours The culminating experience for all majors and minors in the Sport Management program. The aim of the capstone is to assess students’ ability to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their coursework and experiences. Students plan and manage an event. Prerequisite(s): SMGT 330 , SMGT 497 and Senior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 490 - Sport Management Internship Seminar 2.00 credit hours Students engage with their internship cohort and reflect on the internship experience. Course includes reflections of the internship experience, group discussions of discipline related topics and a culminating project. Prerequisite(s): 20 credit hours in Sport Management core. Concurrent enrollment in SMGT 497 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 497 - Sport Management Internship 10.00 credit hours A full-time immersed experience in service to a community partner in the student’s interest area. The agency is selected through cooperation between the student, the Sport Management Clinical Coordinator and an agency supervisor. Students must apply one term in advance through the Sport Management Clinical Coordinator. Prerequisite(s): 20 credit hours in Sport Management core. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Theatre
	THEA 100 - Script Analysis 4.00 credit hours Introduces analytical methods for examining scripts of all forms and genres. Students learn to identify, describe and interpret various components of a script and to apply a critical vocabulary to evaluate how meaning is produced in dramatic texts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 101 - Introduction to Acting 4.00 credit hours Designed for students with previous acting experience including high school and/or community theatre. This course consists of exercises in voice, movement, improvisation and text study. The course seeks to give the student an awareness of what acting is in both theory and performance. Presentation of scenes and attendance at productions are required. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 102 - Introduction to Theatre 4.00 credit hours A comprehensive overview of the process of creating a theatre production, this course explores theatre through criticism, history, design and aesthetic principles. Students gain the knowledge to become informed theatre spectators and the skills to engage with foundational theatre-making techniques. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 103 - Somatics, Body and Theatre 4.00 credit hours Introduction and integration of Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and meditation. The discipline of somatic studies emphasizes the unity of mind and body, and an integrated experience for increased self-awareness. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 115 - Practicum 0.00-1.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized theatre production. This course—designed for actors and crew members working on a theatre production—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 116 - Practicum 0.00-2.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized theatre production. This course—designed for stage managers, designers, and those with larger production responsibilities—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 117 - Practicum: Musical Theatre 0.00-1.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized musical theatre production. This course—designed for actors and crew members working on a theatre production—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 118 - Practicum: Musical Theatre 0.00-2.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized musical theatre production. This course—designed for stage managers, designers, and those with larger production responsibilities—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 120 - Musical Theatre Dance I 2.00 credit hours Introduction to jazz, ballet and tap techniques for the stage. Practical dance coursework is also supplemented with the basic building blocks of choreography. No prior dance experience is necessary and this course is open to all students interested in dance training for performance. This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 224 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 140 - Fundamentals of Theatrical Design 4.00 credit hours Through the study and practice of common theatrical design elements, students learn to analyze, collaborate, and implement theatrical designs. Students explore basic theories and design principles including script analysis, research methodology, conceptual development, color theory, balance and proportion, visual composition, and other elements of design. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 141 - Stagecraft 2.00 credit hours Fundamentals of scenic construction and scenic painting. Students gain knowledge of basic construction and painting techniques for stage scenery. Tool use and shop equipment are introduced along with the safety regulations that are essential and mandatory for running an effective scenic shop. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in THEA 144 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 144 - Makeup 2.00 credit hours Introduces the principles and techniques of theatrical makeup, design and application. Equally appropriate for beginning design students and actors who have no prior design experience. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 141 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 150 - Acting Fundamentals 4.00 credit hours Designed for dedicated theatre students with previous acting experience, this course consists of exercises in voice, movement, improvisation and character study. Provides students with necessary theory and performance skills required to pursue further specialized acting training. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 170 - Music Theory for Actors 4.00 credit hours Introduces fundamental music theory, sight singing and aural skills for the musical theatre performer. Students emerge from this course with practical sight reading skills, aural recognition skills, notational skills and other theoretical tools that help them with cold-read auditions, musical sides preparation, the learning of roles and the achievement of a higher level of musicianship. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 211 - Piano Lessons: Musical Theatre 0.00-1.00 credit hours Practical instruction in piano playing for musical theatre performers. In the form of piano lessons with a music theory component, this course introduces practical sight reading and aural skills to enable actors to prepare for musical theatre auditions and rehearsals. Available to all students. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 220 - Musical Theatre Dance II 2.00 credit hours Continuing instruction of jazz, ballet and tap techniques for the stage, building upon skills obtained in THEA 120 . Practical dance coursework is also supplemented with the basic building blocks of choreography. This course is open to all students interested in dance training for performance. This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): THEA 120 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 221 - Voice Lessons: Musical Theatre 0.00-1.00 credit hours Practical instruction in vocal performance for musical theatre performers. In the form of voice lessons with a music theory component, this course introduces practical sight reading and aural skills to enable actors to prepare for musical theatre auditions and rehearsals. Available to all students. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 222 - Jazz Dance 2.00 credit hours A concentration on jazz dance, particularly as it appears in a variety of musical theatre styles. Builds and expands upon the jazz dance portion of THEA 220 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 120 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 223 - Tap Dance 2.00 credit hours A concentration on tap dance, particularly as it appears in a variety of musical theatre styles. Builds and expands upon the tap dance portion of THEA 220 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 224 - Ballet 2.00 credit hours A concentration on ballet, particularly as it appears in a variety of classical theatre styles and as it underpins modern dance styles. Builds and expands upon the ballet portion of THEA 220 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 120 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 225 - Contemporary Modern Dance 2.00 credit hours A study of modern and postmodern dance techniques. Students become equally proficient in traditional modern technique and the latest developments in contemporary dance. This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 235 - Introduction to Dramaturgy 4.00 credit hours Introduces students to the history and development of dramaturgy, including literary management, new play dramaturgy and production dramaturgy. Students become conversant with elements of storytelling for the stage by applying script work and critical inquiry to the creative processes involved in theatre-making. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 241 - Introduction to Scenic Design 4.00 credit hours Introduction to the artistic and technical skillsets required of a theatrical scenic designer. Students learn how to identify location requirements of a play, create a dynamic environment and craft required props. Students develop these skillsets through a series of theoretical projects as they simultaneously begin to develop their own design aesthetic. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 242 - Introduction to Lighting Design 4.00 credit hours Introduction to the artistic and technical skillsets required of a theatrical lighting designer. Students identify seasonal and time of day requirements of a play, employ advanced color theory and craft a flexible but dynamic light plot. Students develop these skillsets through a series of theoretical projects as they simultaneously begin to develop their own design aesthetic. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 243 - Introduction to Costume Design 4.00 credit hours Introduction to the artistic and technical skillsets required of a theatrical costume designer. Students learn to identify the period requirements of a play, create fully developed costume renderings and craft a costume tracking chart. Students develop these skillsets through a series of theoretical projects as they simultaneously begin to develop their own design aesthetic. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 245 - Stage Management 4.00 credit hours Introduces the administrative skills sets of stage management, while exploring the relationship between the artistry and execution of producing plays and musicals. Students learn production protocols, create a prompt book and explore the forms and formats needed to maintain professional standards while working with directors, actors and the technical crew. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 250 - Acting Realism 4.00 credit hours Advanced and intensive scene work focusing on contemporary trends in realism. Approaches to building character are integrated with voice, movement and textual improvisation. Builds on the foundational work of THEA 150 . Prerequisite(s): THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 251 - Introduction to Voice and Movement 4.00 credit hours Focuses on voice and movement techniques and the actor’s use of body and mind to create character and achieve a higher level of expressiveness in the art of theatre. Centers on training the actor to strengthen and free the voice and body, enliven the imagination and enable the actor to create a character’s vocal and physical life. Students expand their comprehension of space and rhythm as it relates to body and character. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 270 - Acting for the Musical Stage 4.00 credit hours A practical application of the actor’s craft to musical theatre performance, with emphasis on transitioning from scene to song. Students explore the acting methods used specifically for the musical stage. Combines script analysis, character analysis, choreography and acting through the song itself for the purposes of both auditions and performances. Prerequisite(s): THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 304 - Theatre History and Literature I 4.00 credit hours A study of the theatre and its literature from its ancient beginnings through the English Restoration. Students examine theatrical events, figures and dramatic works in their aesthetic, cultural and historical contexts and synthesize analytical writing and research skills with appropriate knowledge of course material. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 and Sophomore standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 305 - Theatre History and Literature II 4.00 credit hours Investigates influential texts, performances and theatrical movements following the English Restoration through to the present day, with critical attention to how accounts of history are created and remembered. Students examine theatrical events, figures and dramatic works in their aesthetic, cultural and historical contexts and synthesize analytical writing and research skills with appropriate knowledge of course material. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 and Junior standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 307 - Dance History 4.00 credit hours The comprehensive history of Western theatrical dance from the first court ballets of the late 16th century through early 21st century Postmodernism. The course explores dance aesthetics, choreographers, dancers and critical theory in the cultural context of each period and culture. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 308 - American Musical Theatre 4.00 credit hours Survey of major trends of the American musical theatre from the 19th century to present. Addresses representative composers and librettists such as George M. Cohan, Victor Herbert, Jerome Kerr, Rodgers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 and Junior standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 322 - Advanced Jazz Dance 2.00 credit hours Advanced study of jazz technique including more complex steps and sequences. Emphasizes technique and styling, building upon the foundational skills introduced in THEA 222 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): THEA 222 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 323 - Advanced Tap Dance 2.00 credit hours Advanced study of tap dance technique, building upon the foundational skills introduced in THEA 223 . Students develop more complex steps, variations, sequences, rhythmic patterns, increased tempo and duration. Emphasis is on technique, musicality and styling, including an introduction to improvisation. Tap shoes are required. This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): THEA 223 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 324 - Advanced Ballet 2.00 credit hours Continues the development of all foundational areas of classical ballet, and expands the ballet vocabulary for dancers pursuing both classical and contemporary practice. Builds upon the skills introduced in THEA 224 . This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): THEA 224 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 329 - Choreography 2.00 credit hours A survey of techniques and skills required to create and notate dance and movement for the stage. Exploring methods for approaching various types of work, students develop and stage their own dance creations. This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 330 - Directing 4.00 credit hours An introduction to the art of directing plays for the theatre. It utilizes background information and experience with acting, stagecraft and dramatic literature to provide the groundwork for discussion of various approaches to, and techniques of, play production. The course culminates in the public performance of student-directed short scenes and one acts. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 or THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 345 - Drafting, Rendering and Model-Making 4.00 credit hours Develops the skills required for the communication of designs for a theatrical environment. The course focuses on hand drafting, the creation of 2D drawings that give detailed information regarding the layout and look of a scenic design. Model making techniques are also emphasized so that students learn to provide 3D information for a stage design. Rendering techniques are also mastered through concepts such as linear perspective, shade and shadow and watercolor rendering. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 350 - Acting Shakespeare 4.00 credit hours An intensive study of Shakespeare for the actor. Building on foundational acting skills, students integrate text analysis, scene and character study, style and metric form for interpreting and staging Shakespearian characters. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 360 - Improvisation 4.00 credit hours Advanced and intensive improvisational work is integrated with performance theory, research and reflection. Builds on the improvisational skills introduced in foundational acting coursework to instill confidence with spontaneity and trust, communication, active listening and kinesthetic response. Prerequisite(s): THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 365 - Acting on Camera 4.00 credit hours This course explores the acting methods used for film and television. Students are trained in camera techniques used for commercial, industrial, film and television auditions. Students work in front of the camera each week utilizing actual copy from popular shows, commercials and movies. Students leave this course audition ready. The course includes extensive scene memorization, class discussions, performance critique writing and journal self-assessment writing. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 and Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 370 - Musical Theatre: Audition and Portfolio 4.00 credit hours Examines the different vocal techniques and movement styles necessary for the musical theatre performer. It focuses on a performer’s approach to developing a song in the context of contemporary musical theatre, examining the work in terms of form, structure and content. Prerequisite(s): THEA 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 397 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Internships in the Department of Theatre take the form of pre-professional placement in the entertainment industries. Learning objectives and outcomes are developed in consultation with the student, the host institution and faculty in accordance with college guidelines. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 399 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Students pursue highly individualized and specialized topics, research questions or scholarship not otherwise available as a course in consultation with a faculty member. Aims and objectives are agreed in advance by the student and faculty supervisor in accordance with college policy. Students meet weekly with the instructor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 405 - Advanced Topics in History, Literature and Critical Theory 2.00-4.00 credit hours Occasional seminar topic allowing for advanced study in the history, literature or critical theory of drama and theatre. This advanced seminar investigates artists and artistic work in order to analyze how representation in theatre and drama may advance, reflect, or interact with larger historical or societal movements. Special topics may include in depth exploration of a single period or aesthetic trend in theatre history, a reading emphasis on an individual playwright or genre, or engagement with current trends in critical and cultural theory for the theatre. Students learn to define, articulate and defend a well-supported point of view in response to given performances and scripts. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: THEA 304 , THEA 305 , THEA 307 or THEA 308 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 429 - Advanced Topics in Dance and Choreography 2.00-4.00 credit hours Occasional seminar topic or studio workshop allowing for advanced study of dance or choreography. Special topics may include the in depth exploration of a single style, technique or aesthetic trend in dance history, the exploration of a single choreographer and her work or engagement with current trends in contemporary dance practice and choreography. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 430 - Advanced Topics in Directing/Dramaturgy 2.00-4.00 credit hours Occasional seminar topic or studio workshop allowing for advanced research in directing and dramaturgy. Special topics may include the in depth exploration of a single period or aesthetic trend in theatre history, an emphasis on an individual director or theatre-making technique or engagement with current trends in aesthetics, multi-disciplinary staging or dramaturgy. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 433 - Collaboration 4.00 credit hours Designed to give students a clearer, more mature understanding of the way in which members of a production team can work together to create a theatrical production. Designers, directors, performers and writers have the opportunity to work together while developing processes for utilizing each other’s strengths to create imaginative and powerful works of theater. While students present and critique these final performances, the focus of this course is the process by which those performances came to be. The aim is that students leave this course with developed leadership skills, cooperative working relationships and more sophisticated creative processes. Prerequisite(s): THEA 330 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 434 - Devised, Radical and Community-Based 4.00 credit hours An exploration of three overlapping subfields in theatre and performance studies: devised theatre, radical theatre and community-based theatre. The course conceptually explores how community-based engagement necessitates radical theatre aesthetics that do not rely on traditionally authored plays. Students learn radical theatre aesthetics and techniques by examining case studies of groundbreaking companies and artists. Finally, students apply their theoretical comprehension of radical theatres by selecting a community and envisioning a radical theatre project to serve its needs. Prerequisite(s): THEA 330 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Ethical Dimensions, Community Engaged Learning. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Engaging Civic Life. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 445 - Advanced Topics in Design and Technology 4.00 credit hours Occasional seminar topic allowing for advanced study of theatre design or technology. Special topics may include in depth exploration of a single technology or design medium like projection design, draping or mask-making, theatre automation or computer assisted design, among others. Topics may also explore interdisciplinary approaches to design for live performance or contemporary trends in design and technology. Prerequisite(s): THEA 345 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 449 - Portfolio Development 4.00 credit hours An exploration of the components of a professional portfolio and resume for students interested in theatre design, technology and management. Students develop portfolios of their own work as well as learn about the professional opportunities and career paths that are typically taken by theatre professionals. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 450 - Period Styles 4.00 credit hours An integration of body, mind and voice techniques for the purpose of developing a way to conventionalized period acting. For the intermediate and advanced student actor, this course places primary emphasis on the development of characterization techniques, participation in physical and vocal acting exercises and practical performance application through stylistic scene and monologue work. Period/Styles covered in this course may include Ancient Greek, Commedia, Restoration Comedy and Absurdism. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 459 - Business of Theatre 4.00 credit hours Exploration of the requirements for the business portion of theatre; from building a theatrical resume, to selecting a head shot, to registering with an agent. Students learn to manage their creative work according to the professional expectations of the collective entertainment industries. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 and Senior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 465 - Advanced Topics in Performance 2.00-4.00 credit hours Occasional seminar topic or studio workshop allowing for advanced research in acting and performance. Special topics may include the in depth exploration of a single acting theory or technique, a single period or aesthetic trend for developing character or engagement with current leading artists or trends in actor training. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 495 - Storefront Series 2.00-4.00 credit hours Culmination of a competitive process in which theatre proposals are chosen for production as a part of the Department of Theatre season. With faculty supervision and support, students conceive and execute a fully staged theatrical piece, running their production from preparation and auditions through final performance. The course is open to all students pending faculty approval, and is particularly intended as a capstone experience for students pursuing the Theatre (Directing & Dramaturgy track) and the Musical Theatre degrees. May be taken twice for credit with different content. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Internships in the Department of Theatre take the form of pre-professional placement in the entertainment industries. Learning objectives and outcomes are developed in consultation with the student, the host institution, and faculty in accordance with college guidelines. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 499 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Students pursue highly individualized and specialized topics, research questions, or scholarship not otherwise available as a course in consultation with a faculty member. Aims and objectives are agreed in advance by the student and faculty supervisor in accordance with college policy. Students meet weekly with the instructor. Click here for the schedule of classes.

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Course Descriptions

SPAN 325 - Survey Literature of Spain

SPAN 327 - Civilization of Spain

SPAN 335 - Survey of Latin American Literature

SPAN 337 - Latin American Area and Civilizations

SPAN 360 - Literary Traditions From Latin America

SPAN 364 - Spain’s Leadership in Sustainable Cultural Heritage and Urban Development

SPAN 365 - Green Spain. A Treasured Past. A Sustainable Future.

SPAN 370 - Hispanic Linguistics

SPAN 377 - Advanced Spanish Abroad

SPAN 380 - Communicative Spaces in Spanish

SPAN 390 - Topics

SPAN 397 - Internship

SPAN 399 - Independent Study

SPAN 477 - Advanced Spanish Abroad

SPAN 490 - Topics

SPAN 497 - Internship

SPAN 499 - Independent Study

SMGT 101 - Contemporary Sport Studies

SMGT 210 - Sport Marketing

SMGT 220 - Sport Budgeting and Finance

SMGT 230 - Sport Law, Ethics and Organization

SMGT 290 - Special Topics

SMGT 310 - Applied Sport Sales

SMGT 330 - Sport Facility and Event Management

SMGT 390 - Special Topics

SMGT 450 - Sport Management Senior Capstone

SMGT 490 - Sport Management Internship Seminar

SMGT 497 - Sport Management Internship

THEA 100 - Script Analysis

THEA 101 - Introduction to Acting

THEA 102 - Introduction to Theatre

THEA 103 - Somatics, Body and Theatre

THEA 115 - Practicum

THEA 116 - Practicum

THEA 117 - Practicum: Musical Theatre

THEA 118 - Practicum: Musical Theatre

THEA 120 - Musical Theatre Dance I

THEA 140 - Fundamentals of Theatrical Design

THEA 141 - Stagecraft

THEA 144 - Makeup

THEA 150 - Acting Fundamentals

THEA 170 - Music Theory for Actors

THEA 211 - Piano Lessons: Musical Theatre

THEA 220 - Musical Theatre Dance II

THEA 221 - Voice Lessons: Musical Theatre

THEA 222 - Jazz Dance

THEA 223 - Tap Dance

THEA 224 - Ballet

THEA 225 - Contemporary Modern Dance

THEA 235 - Introduction to Dramaturgy

THEA 241 - Introduction to Scenic Design

THEA 242 - Introduction to Lighting Design

THEA 243 - Introduction to Costume Design

THEA 245 - Stage Management

THEA 250 - Acting Realism

THEA 251 - Introduction to Voice and Movement

THEA 270 - Acting for the Musical Stage

THEA 304 - Theatre History and Literature I

THEA 305 - Theatre History and Literature II

THEA 307 - Dance History

THEA 308 - American Musical Theatre

THEA 322 - Advanced Jazz Dance

THEA 323 - Advanced Tap Dance

THEA 324 - Advanced Ballet

THEA 329 - Choreography

THEA 330 - Directing

THEA 345 - Drafting, Rendering and Model-Making

THEA 350 - Acting Shakespeare

THEA 360 - Improvisation

THEA 365 - Acting on Camera

THEA 370 - Musical Theatre: Audition and Portfolio

THEA 397 - Internship

THEA 399 - Independent Study

THEA 405 - Advanced Topics in History, Literature and Critical Theory

THEA 429 - Advanced Topics in Dance and Choreography

THEA 430 - Advanced Topics in Directing/Dramaturgy

THEA 433 - Collaboration

THEA 434 - Devised, Radical and Community-Based