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T/RS 323 - (P) Protestant Traditions 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 228 & T/RS 323Z)
This course will examine both historical and contemporary representatives of selected Protestant traditions, focusing on their characteristic understandings of (1) scripture, tradition and knowledge of God; (2) grace, faith and works; and (3) the Church and the Christian life.
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T/RS 324 - (P) Jesuit Spirit 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 312 & T/RS 324Z)
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits): its spirituality, tradition and history from their 16th-century origins in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola through the contemporary period, with special emphasis on Jesuit theological and cultural contributions to the Church.
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T/RS 328 - (P) The Christian Church 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 318 & T/RS 328Z)
A brief survey of various expressions of the Church’s nature and mission throughout its history, from the New Testament through Vatican II. Some contemporary approaches to ecclesiology will be explored, touching on questions regarding what is the true church and its rightful global mission.
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T/RS 333 - (P) Friendship and the Christian Life 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 321 & T/RS 333Z)
This course will explore friendship as a central practice of the Christian life, especially the moral and spiritual life, and examine virtues such as fidelity, forgiveness, and love which are essential for sustaining and nurturing friendships.
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T/RS 335 - (P) Virtue, Vice and Christian Ethics 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 331 and T/RS 335Z)
This course will consider virtues and vices from the perspective of the Christian vision, comparing them to other popular visions in the ancient and/or modern world. Other related topics to be treated include human freedom, action, happiness, sin, and moral truth.
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T/RS 336 - (P,D) The Jewish Way of Life 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 333 & T/RS 336Z)
As a global introduction to Judaism this course will examine: essential beliefs, holidays and life ceremonies, Jewish history and modern Judaism, especially the Holocaust, the State of Israel and the Coming to America.
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T/RS 337 - (P,D,W) Jewish Approaches to Ethics 3 cr.
A survey of Jewish approaches to ethics and ethical problems with comparisons to other religious traditions and the writing of secular ethicists.
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T/RS 339 - Eastern Christian Spirituality 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 325 & T/RS 339Z)
A study of the meaning of the spiritual life for Eastern Christian writers with a particular emphasis upon St. Athanasius, Gregory of Nyssa and Gregory Palamas. Themes such as prayer, image of and likeness with God, discernment of spirits, hesychasm and icons will be discussed.
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T/RS 340 - (P) Theologies of Work and Rest 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: T/RS 121 and T/RS 122 )
This course explores the religious and social significance of work and rest in ancient Greek philosophy, the Bible, and Catholic social teaching. We will consider issues of “burn out,” workaholism, and restlessness in modern life. Students are encouraged to re-examine their own approaches to working and resting.
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T/RS 440 - Introduction to Old Testament 3 cr.
(Formerly T/RS 400 & T/RS 440Z)
An introduction to the primary methods and problems of Old Testament interpretation: its historical background, the theological analysis and synthesis of major sections, as well as the use of source, form, and redaction criticism and such more recently developed approaches as social, scientific, literary and feminist criticism.
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T/RS 441 - Inside the New Testament 3 cr.
An introduction to the primary methods and problems of New Testament interpretation focusing on the contents, historical background and theological import of major passages. Among the specific topics studied will be from and redaction criticism along with recent critical approaches to the text such as structuralist exegesis, narrative and feminist criticisms.
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T/RS 445 - Pastoral Theology 3 cr.
This course is based on the assumption that when done properly, all theology is pastoral. Throughout the course, students will “read” both the liturgy and classical theological texts in a pastoral way, as well as reflect theologically on their own pastoral experience. It will be conducted in seminar format.
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T/RS 490 - Theology Capstone Seminar 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: 12 credits of Theology/Religious Studies).
A capstone seminar required for Theology majors, recommended for minors and available to other qualified students with permission of instructor. Topics will vary from semester to semester depending on student interest and faculty expertise. The use of primary sources and research appropriate to the specific topic will be emphasized. Students may take more than one semester of this course.
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THTR 110 - (CL) Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.
An introduction to the theories and practices of the theatre arts. Dramatic structure, dramatic literature, critical writing, acting, directing, design, practical stagecraft, and some theatre history will all be touched on in an effort to introduce students to the fullness and variety of the art of theatre.
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THTR 121 - Introduction to Technical Theatre 3 cr.
(Formerly THTR 112)
This course introduces the student to the materials, equipment, and techniques used in the construction and finishing of stage sets, including lighting, sound, and special effects. Forty hours of lab work and participation on a crew for a major University Players production will be required.
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THTR 151 - (CA) Introduction to Acting 3 cr.
(Formerly THTR 111)
A Stanislavski-based system (“Acting is Doing”) develops the student’s ability to act with believability and honesty. Through exercises, improvisations, and a scene, the student discovers the technique of “making choices” based both on the self and on fictional characters.
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THTR 211 - (CL) Theatre History I 3 cr.
A chronological study of western theatre from ancient Greek drama to 17th-century British drama. A selection of plays from representative playwrights will be read and discussed with an emphasis on the social, cultural, and theatrical contexts within which these playwrights lived and worked.
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THTR 212 - (CL) Theatre History II 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive)
A chronological study of Western theatre from the middle 17th century to the present. A selection of plays from representative playwrights will be read and discussed, with an emphasis on the social, cultural, and theatrical contexts within which these playwrights lived and worked.
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THTR 213 - (CA) Design for the Theatre 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: THTR 121 with a grade of B- or higher)
An introduction to the various design and production elements in theatre. Scenery, lighting, costumes, projections, props and sound will be explored. Students participate in the design elements of the University productions.
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THTR 214 - Drama Practicum 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: any other course that may be counted in the Theatre minor)
Work on one of the major aspects of producing a play: acting, costuming, set construction, lighting, publicity, and box-office management.
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THTR 221 - Scene Painting 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: THTR 121 with a grade of B- or higher)
This course is designed as a focused study of the tools and techniques used by scenic artists to create visual elements for theatre production. The lecture portion of the course involves a study of materials, color theory, and historical and contemporary painting perspectives. Offered every other year.
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THTR 231 - Lighting Design 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: THTR 121 )
This course explores lighting equipment and technology, color theory, script analysis, and collaborative production skills. Students will work in both theoretical and practical contexts, creating projects that explore the controllable qualities and functions of stage lighting. Offered every other year.
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THTR 251 - Intermediate Acting 3 cr.
(Formerly THTR 210) (Prerequisite: THTR 121 & THTR 151 )
The student actor develops a stronger grasp of Stanislavski’s system of Objectives and Beats. Scene work requires the actor to explore theatrical realism as practiced by Miller, Williams, Inge, Chekhov, and Ibsen. Offered every other semester.
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THTR 252 - Voice and Speech 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: THTR 110 and THTR 151 )
Extensive use of exercises to develop an actor’s healthy voice production and competence with Standard American Speech. Vocal projection for the stage and the use of one’s voice for comprehension and theatricality are explored through dramatic, non-dramatic, and commercial voice-over material. Offered every other year.
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THTR 280 - Production Laboratory 1 cr.
Theatre majors working on University Players productions can receive credit for serving as props master, master electrician, sound designer, assistant technical director, assistant stage manager, or running crew. Forty hours of production work and strict adherence to deadlines required. May be taken for credit up to five times.
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THTR 310 - Theories of Theatre 3 cr.
Students will study the theories of theatre advanced in the writing of Diderot, Archer, Stanislavsky, Vakhtangov, Brecht, Copeau, Artaud, Grotowski, Brook, and Schechner.
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THTR 313 - Set Design for the Theatre 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: THTR 213 1with a grade of B- or higher)
An exploration of the basic crafts of the theatrical set designer. Concentration on developing one’s personal vision and interpretive skills through script analysis. Practice in sketching, drafting, painting, collage, model making and typical stage construction. Introduction to environmental theatre.
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THTR 351 - Advanced Acting 3 cr.
(Formerly THTR 410) (Prerequisite: THTR 121 : THTR 151 & THTR 251 )
Advanced work in Stanislavski’s system of acting with the addition of personalized work, including techniques for generating inner images and accessing the actor’s emotional life. The class will include scene work, but will focus mostly on monologue study for graduate school and professional auditions.
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THTR 370 - Technical Theatre: Special Topics 3 cr.
Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration.
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THTR 371 - Theatre Design: Special Topics 3 cr.
Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration.
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THTR 372 - Dramatic Literature: Special Topics 3 cr.
Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration.
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THTR 373 - Acting: Special Topics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: THTR 151 )
Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration. Past topics include actor’s movement, voice and speech, stage combat.
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THTR 380 - Advanced Production Lab 2 cr.
(Prerequisites: 2 cr. of THTR 280 , permission of the instructor.)
Theatre majors who work on University Players productions can receive credit for stage management, technical or design work, acting or directing. 80 hours of production work and strict adherence to dead-lines required. May be taken for credit only once.
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THTR 382 - Independent Study in Theatre 1.5 cr.
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework.
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THTR 383 - Independent Study in Theatre 1.5 cr.
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework.
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THTR 411 - Directing II 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: B- or higher in THTR 311 or permission of instructor.)
Advanced study of rehearsal techniques, directing methods and styles, and effective director-actor relationships. Students will direct a 20-30 minute one act or excerpt for the Director’s Workshop as part of the University Players season.
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THTR 480 - Internship Variable Credit
Theatre majors or minors can receive credit for a variety of on-the-job work experience. Approval must be obtained beforehand from the supervising faculty member, chair, and dean.
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THTR 482 - Independent Study in Theatre 1.5 cr.
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework.
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THTR 483 - Independent Study in Theatre 1.5 cr.
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework.
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THTR/ENLT 275 - (CL) Continental European Drama 1880 - 1960 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive) (Prerequisites: ENLT 140 or equivalent or THTR 110 )
This course surveys the emergence of naturalism and the developments of drama in the European continent at the end of the 19th century into the mid-twentieth century. The works studied illustrate various attempts to recreate realities on stage and explore how philosophy influenced theatrical expression. (All readings in English.)
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THTR/ENLT 276 - (CL) American Drama, 1916-1968 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive) (Prerequisites: ENLT 140 or equivalent or THTR 110 )
The rise of the United States as a world power is reflected in the American theatre of this period. The reading list includes both plays & musicals; the works themselves explore issues of cultural identity, gender roles, & racial conflicts as they pertain to our understanding of the American dream.
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THTR/ENLT 277 - (CL,D) American Drama, 1968 - 2011 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive) (Prerequisite: ENLT 140 or equivalent or THTR 110 )
This course focuses on exploring and encountering literature that has shaped American theatre between the Vietnam era & 9/11 attacks. Some recurring issues include the Cold War; AIDS; patriotism & the counter-culture; ethnic, sexual, & gender identities; & the demise of the American dream.
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WOMN 215 - (D) Feminism and Social Change 3 cr.
This course examines the relationship between feminism and social change, studying feminist movements and how feminist ideologies, strategies, and individuals influence social movements. Counter-movements and the impact of feminism on society and on individuals will also be studied. It fulfills a Women’s Studies foundational course requirement. (Credit cannot be earned for SOC 315 and WOMN 215)
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WRTG 105 - College Writing I 3 cr.
(Placement into 105 required)
The first of a two-course sequence that fulfills the University’s Written Communication requirement, this course concentrates on defining and focusing problems, creating arguments, and providing evidence in academic essays.
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WRTG 107 - Composition 3 cr.
A study of expository and argumentative prose, and the strategies and techniques used by successful academic writers.
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WRTG 210 - (W) Advanced Composition 3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to review, practice and apply the principles of a rhetoric of order, stressing invention, disposition, style, tone and theme.
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WRTG 211 - (W) Writing for the Workplace 3 cr.
A course in scientific or technical writing designed to help students improve their writing skills in preparation for their professions. Specialized training is offered in writing of proposals, reports, instructions, letters, abstracts, resumes, etc.
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WRTG 212 - (W) Writing for the Law 3 cr.
This course aims to help the student develop the writing skills that will be of particular value to prospective lawyers. Readings, exercises, and assignments stress precision and conciseness as well as careful argument. The course should also be valuable to any student who wants to improve his/her analytical ability.
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WRTG 213 - Fiction Writing I 3 cr.
Designed to increase students’ skills in writing short fiction, this course augments frequent practice in the genre with attention both to theories of short-story composition and to diverse examples. In a workshop atmosphere, students will read and discuss one another’s work as well as fiction by well-known authors. Photocopying fee.
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WRTG 214 - Creative Nonfiction Writing I 3 cr.
Designed to develop skills in writing creative nonfiction prose, this course employs a workshop format and requires intensive reading and analysis of student work as well as work by noted practitioners such as Orwell, Baldwin, Didion, and Dillard.
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WRTG 215 - Playwriting I 3 cr.
This course is designed to teach students the basic elements and techniques involved in writing for theatrical performance. Students will write either a one-act play or one act of a two- or three-act play. This course may be counted toward the Theatre Major, Minor, or Track. Photocopying fee.
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WRTG 216 - Poetry Writing I 3 cr.
Theory and practice of writing poems. Opportunity for sustained, serious responses to student work and practical advice on publishing, graduate programs, etc. The course employs a workshop format and expects students to possess facility with language and a love of reading and writing. Photocopying fee.
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WRTG 218 - (W) Writing the Web 3 cr.
Students will analyze both the visual and textual contents of e-mail, news groups, chat groups, MUs, and Web sites, and will be expected to produce a portfolio or Web site that demonstrates their ability to work in this new medium. Discussion topics include ethical issues unique to the Internet writing environment.
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WRTG 223 - (W) Rhetoric & Public Discourse 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement)
Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of US public discourse and political deliberation through various media outlets, and writing processes in order to participate more effectively in current political and democratic debates. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts through the news media.
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WRTG 224 - (W) Rhetoric & Social Media 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive) (Prerequisites: Completion of the GE Written Communication requirement)
Students will study rhetorical theory, the culture of social media, and information literacy in order to enhance their communication skills and persuasive abilities in social media environments. Assignments address both the production and consumption of texts in these sites. Possible discussion topics include identity construction, privacy/surveillance, and functional literacy.
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WRTG 310 - (W) Strategies for Teaching Writing 3 cr.
(Theory Intensive)
This course for English/Education majors emphasizes strategies for taking students into, through, and beyond the writing process. Students have many opportunities to plan and to design writing assignments, to conduct writing sessions, and to evaluate written composition.
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WRTG 315 - Playwriting II 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: WOMN 215 )
This advanced workshop builds on the skills acquired in Playwriting I, and includes intensive reading and writing assignments that encourage students to explore theatrical styles beyond realism. This course may be counted toward the Theatre major, minor or track. Photocopying fee.
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WRTG 382 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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WRTG 383 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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WRTG 480 - Internship Variable Credit
English majors and/or Writing minors can receive internship credits for a variety of on-the-job experiences. Approval must be obtained beforehand from the supervising faculty member, chair and dean.
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WRTG 482 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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WRTG 483 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework. Context determined by genre and mentor.
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