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Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2012 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • STAT 253 - Statistics for Economics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: C/IL 104 and one of the following: MATH 106, 107, 108 or permission of instructor) 

    Coverage of statistical tools to analyze economic data.  Topics include measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability distributions, index numbers, time series analysis, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.  Data analysis will be done using appropriate software.

  
  • T/JP 310 - Toward a Just and Peaceful World

    3 cr.
    In this seminar students will assess the courses that have fulfilled their requirements for the Peace and Justice Concentration and will explore the religious, philosophical and social/ethical concerns of their undergraduate education. Each participant will prepare and present a paper which assesses how her/his courses have met the goals of the concentration and the University’s mission as it relates to the concern for justice.
  
  • T/RS 121 - (P) Theology I: Introduction to the Bible

    3 cr.
    A survey of central texts and themes of the Bible. Its purpose is to develop biblical literacy as well as skills in interpreting various literary forms and key theological concepts.
  
  • T/RS 121J - (P) Theology I: Introduction to the Bible

    3 cr.
    A survey of central texts and themes of the Bible. Its purpose is to develop biblical literacy as well as skills in interpreting various literary forms and key theological concepts.
  
  • T/RS 122 - (P) Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: T/RS 121) 

    A survey of key Christian themes: creation, Christ’s incarnation and redemption, the Church and sacraments, Christian personhood, and the practice of prayer, virtue, and hope for the future.

  
  • T/RS 122J - (P) Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: T/RS 121) 

    A survey of key Christian themes: creation, Christ’s incarnation and redemption, the Church and sacraments, Christian personhood, and the practice of prayer, virtue, and hope for the future.

  
  • T/RS 210Z - (P,D) Jews, Christians, and the Bible

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 207) 

    A survey of ancient and modern ways of reading the Bible.  The focus will be on a group of central biblical figures whose stories will be examined in the context of ancient Israelite history and society. The biblical stories will then be compared with later elaborations by Jewish and Christian interpreters.

  
  • T/RS 212 - (P) Saints and Holiness

    3 cr.
    An inquiry into the nature of Christian sanctity by an examination of the lives and accomplishments of traditional saints and of contemporary persons who respond to the Gospel message.
  
  • T/RS 213 - (P) American Catholic Thought

    3 cr.
    The major themes of American Catholic tradition from colonial times to the present are placed in their historical, religious, social and political context.
  
  • T/RS 214C - (P,W) Inside the Catholic Tradition

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 184C) 

    This introduction to Catholic Tradition will study its scope, depth, and ongoing development, reception, and characteristics.  Topics covered include Faith and Revelation, the intercommunion of Scripture and Tradition, the role of Magisterium, and the development of doctrine. Selected readings are taken from important conciliar texts and theologians.

  
  • T/RS 215 - (P) The History of Christian Theology

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 210) 

    A study of the vital growth of Christianity’s life, doctrine, worship and spirituality over the centuries.  Special emphasis will be placed on principal leaders, thinkers and heroes.

  
  • T/RS 216 - (P,D) Judaism in Modern Times

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 216Z) 

    This course is a detailed study of the history of modern Judaism (1700 to present) in all of its aspects, including Messianism, Hasidism, Jewish Emancipation, new Jewish religious movements, Zionism, Holocaust, and the rise of the State of Israel.

  
  • T/RS 217 - (P,D) The Holocaust in Context: History and Theology

    3 cr.
    An exploration of the Holocaust through the perspective of the history of anti-Semitism. The course will examine the historical aspects of the Holocaust as well as the moral and theological issues raised by it.
  
  • T/RS 218 - (P,D) Women in Christianity

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 315 and T/RS 218Z) 

    An exploration of some of the major roles women have played in Christian thought and experience, including their contributions as disciples, spiritual guides, and social critics.  Will also examine assumptions about male and female identities and consider challenges to traditional roles.

  
  • T/RS 219 - (P,D) The Religions of the World

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 314) 

    An exploration of belief in the traditions of the classical historical religions of the world through both systematic analysis and the reading of sacred texts.

  
  • T/RS 220 - (P) The Sacramental Imagination

    3 cr.
    A basic course which explores the significance of the sacraments for the Church and for the development of the Christian imagination.
  
  • T/RS 221 - (P) Prayer

    3 cr.
    Introduction to the nature, purpose, and method of prayer in the Catholic Christian tradition.
  
  • T/RS 222 - (P) Introduction to Christian Worship

    3 cr.
    This course explores how Christian worship and theology inform one another. Particular attention will be given to the liturgical roots of Christian theology.
  
  • T/RS 223 - Introduction to the Theology of the Byzantine Churches

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 225) 

    The Byzantine theological tradition develops special emphases within the mainstream of the Christian tradition.  This course introduces the student to the study of some of the specifically Byzantine contributions to the understanding of the Christian mystery, with particular emphasis on early developments.

  
  • T/RS 224 - (P) Introduction to Eastern Liturgies

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 226 and T/RS 224Z) 

    A survey of the Eastern Eucharistic Liturgies with particular emphasis on the structure, history, and liturgical theology of the Byzantine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

  
  • T/RS 225 - (P) A Theology of Marriage

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 240) 

    This course will introduce students to the theology of marriage.  It will focus on the distinctiveness of Christian marriage, its sacra mentality, marriage as a vocation and covenant, love and friendship in marriage, sex, singleness, family and children.  Questions of the state of the institution of marriage in contemporary culture will also be discussed.

  
  • T/RS 226 - (P) Faith and Healing: God and Contemporary Medicine

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 313 and T/RS 226Z) 

    This course will consider the history of Western medicine in the light of a range of Christian notions such as that life is a gift from God, that the body is good, that illness is a (limited) evil, that health is a responsibility.  In this light, the idea that medicine is a calling and healing an art will be considered.

  
  • T/RS 227Z - (P) Biomedical Ethics

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 330) 

    This course will present theological reflections on the main ethical theories undergirding contemporary biomedical ethics.  It will also present and discuss relevant philosophical and theological arguments on such issues as abortion, care of handicapped infants, euthanasia, suicide, and the profession of medicine.

  
  • T/RS 228 - (P) Parables in Pop Culture

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 214 and T/RS 228Z) 

    This course is designed to help students attend to and interpret the narratives of popular culture from the perspective of Christian faith.  We will discuss Jesus’ use of parables, engage the theological tradition of “finding God in all things,” and analyze a variety of artistic productions (movies, television and music) that represent dominant themes of contemporary culture.

  
  • T/RS 230 - (P) Moral Theology

    3 cr.
    A study of the Catholic moral tradition, its origins, development, key principles and debates. Areas of inquiry include human freedom, happiness, virtue, conscience, divine grace, natural law and the relation between morality and doctrine.
  
  • T/RS 231 - (P) God and the Good Society

    3 cr.
    This course will work to provide a theological assessment of various political, moral, economic and social arrangements that have or might apply in human societies. Attention will be given to different descriptions of the Church’s right relation to the nation state, as well as of social justice, foreign relations, and/or legal systems.
  
  • T/RS 232 (P) - Catholic Social Thought

    3 cr.
    An in-depth study of the Catholic perspective on the common good. Readings will be chosen from Augustine, Aquinas, papal social encyclicals and other contemporary sources. Areas of inquiry include the dignity of the human person, natural law and rights, the dialogue with political philosophy, social justice, law and public policy, and the role of the family.
  
  • T/RS 233 - (P,W) Suffering

    3 cr.
    This course examines the way in which Christians and Jews narrate their suffering in the context of God’s purposes. Traditional formulations of “the problem of evil” will be critiqued, and the concept of redemptive suffering will be explored.
  
  • T/RS 234 - (P,D) Twentieth-Century Peacemakers

    3 cr.
    A study of some of the principles and methods of “waging peace” found in the lives and writings of Mohandas Ghandi, Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and Martin Luther King.
  
  • T/RS 235 - (P) The Theology of Birth and Death

    3 cr.
    This course will investigate the meaning and significance of the birth and death of human beings in the Christian tradition. Related topics will be: suicide, euthanasia, capital punishment, contraception and abortion.
  
  • T/RS 236 - (P) Prophets and Profits: The Economy in the Christian Life

    3 cr.
    An inquiry into the witness of the Church with regard to questions of wealth, business, economics and formulation of public policy. Biblical sources, Church tradition, and contemporary narratives will be employed to assess the common good.
  
  • T/RS 240 - (P,W) Scrolls and Scriptures

    3 cr.
    This course will study the Dead Sea Scrolls. Questions regarding how the scrolls advance understanding of Judaism and Christianity in antiquity will be considered, as well as their relevance to biblical studies today.
  
  • T/RS 241 - (P) Early Biblical Heroes and Villains

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: T/RS 121, T/RS 122) 

    This course will be a theological study of some of the historical books of the Old Testament, especially Joshua, Judges, and the four books concerning kings. Major figures and narratives, like those of King David and the prophet Elijah, will be the main focus.

  
  • T/RS 242 - (P) Women in the Bible

    3 cr.
    This course surveys the variety of perspectives on women found in the Bible.
  
  • T/RS 242H - Christian Ethics and Public Health

    3 cr.
    This course will explore one contemporary social and medical issue – the need for a functioning public health apparatus – and the ethical implications of an adequate public health system. The framework of the ethical analysis is Christian social ethics, especially Catholic Social Teaching as it understands “Common Good.”
  
  • T/RS 250 - (P,D) Latin American Liberation Theology and Beyond

    3 cr.
    The objective of the course is to explore the development of theology within Latin America after the Second Vatican Council (1962-65). Special attention is given the theological, social and political settings of Catholicism in Latin America.
  
  • T/RS 295 - (P,D) Christianity in Africa

    3 cr.
    This travel course takes students to Uganda in East Africa. It covers the life and story of Ugandan Christianity since 1877, including the Uganda martyrs, the relationship between Anglicans and Catholics, and the role of Christian churches in Uganda culture, especially related to education, justice and medicine.
  
  • T/RS 310 - (P) The Heart of the Old Testament

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 309 and T/RS 310Z) 

    An in- depth look at the five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) using ancient and modern exegetical views to examine and emphasize the central theme of the Covenant.

  
  • T/RS 311 - (P) Job and the Psalter

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 306) 

    A close look at the wisdom literature of the Old Testament.  The study of both the Book of Psalms and the Book of Job will emphasize theological themes.

  
  • T/RS 312 - (P) The Great Prophets

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 308 and T/RS 312Z) 

    An examination of the four major prophets of the Old Testament: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel, with an emphasis on the study of selected texts.

  
  • T/RS 313 - (P,W) Faith and Justice in the Prophetic Tradition

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 208 and 313Z) 

    The goals of contemporary Jesuit education are the service of faith and the promotion of justice.  This course will examine the roots of these ideals in the writings of the OT prophets, with special attention to Isaiah.

  
  • T/RS 314 - (P) Jesus in the Four Gospels

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 206 and 314Z) 

    A study of the historical, literary and theological significance of Jesus’ life and teaching as presented in the four canonical Gospels.

  
  • T/RS 315 - (P,W) John’s Gospel and Letters

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 304) 

    A close look at the Fourth Gospel and the Epistles of John with an emphasis on their literary, historical, and theological characteristics.

  
  • T/RS 316 - (P,W) Passion and Resurrection Narratives

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 307) 

    A study of the theology of each of the Gospels by an analysis of the key narratives of the Passion and Resurrection in the four Gospels.

  
  • T/RS 317 - (P) Pauline Letters

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 204 and T/RS 317Z) 

    An introduction to the writings of the Apostle Paul, exploring Jewish and Greco-Roman influences on his letters as well as his contribution to basic Christian beliefs and practices.

  
  • T/RS 318 - (P) The Apocalypse of St. John

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 305) 

    This introduction to the last book of the Bible will emphasize the literary forms and thought patterns of apocalyptic literature as well as the historical and theological character of the book itself, highlighting both textual interpretation and contemporary relevance.

  
  • T/RS 319 - (P,D,W) Judaism in the Time of Jesus

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 335 and T/RS 319Z) 

    A study of first-century Jewish religious sects as well as the cultural, political, and historical setting of the Roman Empire in which Jesus lived and preached and where monotheism continued to develop.

  
  • T/RS 320 - (P) Early Christian Writers

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 215 and T/RS 320Z) 

    This course is designed to provide an introduction to the main figures, theological currents and ideas of the formative period of the history of Christian theology by a close reading of selected texts from the major authors of the first six centuries of the Church.

  
  • T/RS 321 - (P) Development of Christian Thought to 1100

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 218 and T/RS 321Z) 

    A survey of the principal theological, spiritual and institutional developments in the first millennium of the Church’s life.

  
  • T/RS 322 - (P) Development of Christian Thought 1100 to 1800

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 219 and T/RS 322Z) 

    Survey of the principal theological, spiritual, and institutional developments in the Church in the medieval, reformation, and early modern periods.

  
  • T/RS 323 - (P) Protestant Traditions

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 228) 

    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.

  
  • T/RS 324 - Jesuit Spirit

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 312) 

    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.

  
  • T/RS 325 - (P) Heaven and Hell

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 223 and T/RS 325Z) 

    Besides studying the origins of the Christian belief in the afterlife, the course will also focus on Catholic and Protestant formulations of the doctrines of salvation and damnation as well as literary responses to the notions of heaven and hell.

  
  • T/RS 326 - (P) Belief and Unbelief

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 327) 

    A multidisciplinary inquiry into the nature of Faith in the Catholic tradition with special attention to the challenges of modernity.

  
  • T/RS 327 - Spiritual Classics

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 324 and 327Z) 

    A study of influential Christian texts that reveal profound spiritual reflection about the soul and its relation to God.  Readings will be drawn from such works as St. Augustine’s Confessions and St. Teresa of Avila’s Life of Teresa of Jesus.

  
  • T/RS 328 - (P) The Christian Church

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 318) 

    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.

  
  • T/RS 330 - (P) Christ in Tradition and Culture

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 227) 

    Examines the meaning and message of Jesus Christ as understood and communicated in the faith of his followers with special consideration given to the symbolic dimensions and cultural aspects of that Christian understanding.

  
  • T/RS 331 - (P,W) God and the Earth

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 316) 

    This course will explore the way human beings relate to the land and to other life forms and how this relationship is affected by belief in God. Biblical and other theological texts from Christianity and other religious traditions will be considered.

  
  • T/RS 333 - (P) Friendship and the Christian Life

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 321 and 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.

  
  • T/RS 334 - (P,D) The Church and Contemporary Social Issues

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 326 and 334Z) 

    Explores the religious and ethical dimensions of social issues such as prejudice and violence.  The findings of related social sciences and literature are placed in the context of Christian anthropology to give the student a concrete view of their interrelationship.

  
  • T/RS 335 - (P) Virtue, Vice and Christian Ethics

    3 cr.


    (Formerly 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.

  
  • T/RS 336 - (P,D) The Jewish Way of Life

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 333 and 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • T/RS 338 - (P,D,W) Psychology and Spirituality

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 338Z and 439; prerequisite: PSYC 110) 

    This course explores selected Christian and Buddhist traditions of spirituality as understood by their practitioners and from the perspective of representative theorists or schools of Western psychology.  The course concludes by assessing positive and negative aspects of these psychological approaches to understanding and evaluating spiritual experience.

  
  • T/RS 339 - Eastern Christian Spirituality

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 325 and 339) 

    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.

  
  • T/RS 440 - Introduction to Old Testament

    3 cr.


    (Formerly T/RS 400) 

    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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • T/RS 480 - Internship

    1-3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: junior standing, 15 credits of Theology/Religious Studies) 

    Theology majors and minors can receive credits for a variety of ministerial experiences.  Approval must be obtained beforehand from supervising faculty member and chairperson. Internship credits can be placed in the cognate or free area; they do not count toward the 30 credits needed for a Theology major or the 18 credits needed for a Theology minor.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • THTR 111 - (CA) Introduction to Acting

    3 cr.
    This course introduces the student to the fundamental elements of the actor’s craft, including internal and external techniques, character analysis, and vocal/physical warm-ups. These elements will be used in various in-class exercises and rehearsed performance work. The subject of auditions will also be covered. (First of a three-course sequence.)
  
  • THTR 112 - Introduction to Technical Theatre

    4 cr.
    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.
  
  • THTR 210 - Intermediate Acting

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: B- or higher in THTR 111.) 

    This course focuses on further exploration of internal acting techniques.  Stanislavski-based and other modern acting systems are explored through exercises, written analysis, and scene/monologue study.  There is an emphasis on ensemble acting in the classroom, rehearsal, and production.  (Second of a three-course sequence.)

  
  • 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.
  
  • THTR 212 - (CL) Theatre History II

    3 cr.
     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.
  
  • THTR 213 - (CA) Design for the Theatre

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: THTR 112 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • THTR 275 - Continental European Drama, 1880 - 1960

    3 cr.


    ENTL 140 (English Inquiry) or the equivalent or THTR 110 (Intro to Theatre) 

    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.)Alternate Years

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • THTR 311 - Directing I

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: B- or higher in THTR 111 or permission of instructor.) 

    An introduction to a range of skills and techniques used by stage directors as they transform scripts into successful performances.  Several plays will be read and analyzed. Students will direct a short scene or play for performance.

  
  • THTR 313 - Set Design for the Theatre

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: THTR 213 with 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.

  
  • THTR 370 - Technical Theatre: Special Topics

    3 cr.
    Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration.
  
  • THTR 371 - Theatre Design: Special Topics

    3 cr.
    Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration.
  
  • THTR 372 - Dramatic Literature: Special Topics

    3 cr.
    Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration.
  
  • THTR 373 - Acting: Special Topics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: THTR 111) 

    Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration. Past topics include actor’s movement, voice and speech, stage combat.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • THTR 410 - Advanced Acting

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: B- or higher in THTR 210.) 

    This course focuses on external techniques, especially the use of the actor’s body to create physical characterizations.  This work builds on the student’s knowledge and experience through the use of exercises, written analysis, and scene /monologue study. (Third of a three-course sequence.)

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • WOMN 215 - (D) Feminism and Social Change

    3


    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 315.

  
  • WOMN 380-381 - Women’s Studies Internship

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: one of the following: PHIL 218, PHIL 231, SOC 315, SOC 220, WOMN 215/SOC 315 or permission of Women’s Studies Program Committee) 

    Designed to broaden the educational experience of students by providing practical experience for them in various non-profit and other organizations that deal primarily with women’s issues or women clients.  Students will ordinarily be expected to write a reflection paper.  Supervision by faculty members and agency supervisor.

  
  • 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.

  
  • WRTG 106 - (D) College Writing II

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: WRTG 105) 

    The second of a two-course sequence that fulfills the university’s Written Communication requirement, this course combines study of the elements of style and grammar with instruction in structuring and providing support for argumentative essays.

  
  • 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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