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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 315 - Playwriting II 3 cr. (Prerequisite: THTR 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.
(Credit cannot be earned for WRTG 315 and THTR 315.)
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THTR 331 - Set Design for the Theatre 3 cr. (Formerly THTR 313) (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. |
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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 - (FYW) 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 - (FYW) 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 140 - (FYOC, FYDT) Digital Writing 3 cr. Students will enhance their rhetorical awareness as they compose in a variety of genres and media (visual, audio, and digital) beyond basic print text. Drawing on Rhetoric and Composition theories, multimodal writing highlights the process of “act composing” and increases the modalities students use to communicate effectively with different audiences. |
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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 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 225 - Solo Performance 3 cr. All you need for solo performance is an audience and a performer; however, solo performance represents some of the most challenging, sophisticated, and courageous performance happening today. Students will actively create their own solo performances through analyzing the work of establishing solo artists and exploring their own creative acts. (Students cannot earn credit for WRTG 225 and THTR 225 .) |
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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: WRTG 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.
(Credit cannot be earned for THTR 315 and WRTG 315.) |
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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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