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SOCI 4322 - Social Classes in Modern Society
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Incidence and characteristics of social-economic classes and status groups; forces which give rise to class groups and problems of mobility of individuals among them; patterns and process of conflicts and accommodation among classes; influence of social stratification on personality and group behavior.
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SOCI 4325 - Sociology of Gender Roles
3 3 0
Male and female gender roles in American society, evolution of gender roles, contemporary challenges to traditional roles in society.
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SOCI 4330 - Sociology of Education
3 3 0
Social origins of goals and curricula, theories of change and control, nature of achievement in education and educational policy.
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SOCI 4341 - Macro Practice with Communities and Organizations Cross-listed with SOCW 4341 .
3 3 0
Community organizations and problems. Development of the community, its population and occupational structure, institutions and social values, and trends in American community development.
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SOCI 4342 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 3 0
Causes and manifestations of delinquency and the problem of the juvenile offender, agencies for delinquency adjustment, evaluation of penal methods.
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SOCI 4345 - Health-Care Policy and Planning Cross-listed with SOCW 4345 .
3 3 0
Comprehensive overview of major issues in health-care practices and policy in the United States.
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SOCI 4351 - Sociology of Religion
3 3 0
Nature of religious movements and the role of religion in society.
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SOCI 4361 - Sociological Theory
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Basic concepts and theories of modern sociology and examination of assumptions which underlie them.
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SOCI 4362 - Social Research Cross-listed with SOCW 4362 .
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Logic and techniques of social research. Relationship of social theory and method.
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SOCI 4375 - Capital Punishment Cross-listed with CRIJ 4375 and POSC 4375 .
3 3 0
Capital punishment in the United States will be examined using a balanced approach. Moral and legal considerations as well as application of the death penalty will be investigated.
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SOCI 4385 - Sociology of Law
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 . Social control functions of law and legal institutions in civil, criminal, family and social welfare laws.
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SOCI 4396 - Readings and Research
3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1301 and permission of instructor. Directed individual and group readings and investigations in areas of sociology not covered in available courses. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
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Spanish (Offered through the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages.) |
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SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I
4 3 2
Development of fundamental skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Course fee $10.
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SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II
4 3 2
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1411 . Continuation of SPAN 1411 . Course fee $10.
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Strengthens skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.
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SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2311 and permission from instructor. Strengthens skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.
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SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Heritage Spanish-speaking students will study Spanish formally in an academic setting in the same way English-speaking students study English. Because the course requires oral competency, it will hone reading and writing skills of heritage speakers. This course will prepare students to take upper-division Spanish courses.
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SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2313 and consent of instructor. Continuation of SPAN 2313 . Formal study of Spanish language in the academic setting in the same way English-speaking students study English. Focuses on verbal conjugations, irregular verbs, reading and academic writing. Course requires oral competency and will prepare students for upper-division Spanish courses.
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SPAN 2371 - Spanish for the Professions
3 3 0
Topics include business Spanish, medical Spanish, Spanish for law enforcement. May be repeated once for credit.
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SPAN 3094 - Individual Study
1-3 0 0
Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated when topics vary. No maximum credit limit.
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SPAN 3301 - Advanced Spanish
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 or SPAN 2371 . Enrichment of vocabulary and enhancement of skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Course prepares the student to take advanced Spanish classes that require superior linguistic skills in Spanish.
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SPAN 3306 - Spanish Studies Abroad
3 3 0
Enrollment in this course is for students that study abroad with the WT Spanish Program. Students will enhance their Spanish language acquisition, explore foreign cultures and will gain valuable experience in another country. May be repeated when topics vary. No maximum credit limit.
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SPAN 3307 - Advanced Conversation
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Oral practice and presentations.
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SPAN 3308 - Expository Writing in Spanish
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Integration of speaking, reading, writing into both a review of the major points of Spanish grammar and a structured approach to composition in the language. Course may include a thematic focus on selected topics of Hispanic cultural studies.
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SPAN 3314 - Latin American Culture and Civilization
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, indigenous cultures, politics, literature and art of Latin America.
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SPAN 3315 - Spanish Culture and Civilization
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, ancient cultures, politics, religion, literature and art of Spain.
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SPAN 3340 - Teaching the Spanish Language
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Language acquisition theories. Spanish teaching methodologies and practice, research-based foundations in language teaching.
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SPAN 4320 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Advanced grammatical structures in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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SPAN 4330 - Spanish Phonology
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . The sound system of the Spanish language.
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SPAN 4355 - Spanish American Literature
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish American writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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SPAN 4365 - Spanish Literature
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
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SPAN 4375 - Hispanic Writers in the US
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Literary works of Hispanic heritage writers in the U.S., with emphasis on contemporary authors.
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SPAN 4385 - Hispanic Film
3 3 0.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Films from Spain and Spanish America. Analysis of cultural issues (social, political and historical) within films. Taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 4392 - Selected Studies in Spanish
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 and SPAN 2315 . Concentrated study of selected topics, genres, periods or authors. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SPAN 4393 - Honors
3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): senior status and approval of department head. Completion of a senior thesis or research project by a candidate for graduation with special honors in the department. Must be taken in addition to the 120-hour minimum degree requirement.
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SPAN 4395 - Mexican Literature and Culture
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312 or SPAN 2315 . Mexican culture through its literature, especially the Spanish conquest, French Intervention, Mexican Revolution, and current topics such as el machismo, La Llorona, the student massacre of 1968, the life of the campesino, máscaras mexicanas, and figures such as Angeles Mastretta and Carlos Fuentes.
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Sports and Exercise Sciences |
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SES 1301 - Foundations of Sports and Exercise Sciences [PHED 1301]
3 3 0
A survey course designed to introduce the student to the history, philosophy, scientific foundations, objectives, and current status of the sports and exercise sciences field in educational and recreational settings.
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SES 2342 - Personal Fitness Concepts
3 3 0
Comprehension of concepts in cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, body composition, stress and nutrition. Ability to design, implement and conduct personal fitness programs will be expected.
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SES 2355 - Theory and Practice of Non-Traditional Games/Sports
3 2 2
Variety of recreational, multi-cultural and nontraditional games, as well as outdoor adventure education for lifelong participation.
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SES 2372 - Philosophy in Sports and Exercise Sciences
3 3 0
Consideration of the philosophical foundations of sports and exercise sciences. Emphasis is placed on systems of philosophy, leadership, ethics, aesthetic and moral considerations, metaphysical fitness and contemporary issues in sports and exercise science.
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SES 3302 - Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): or consent of instructor. Structural and mechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system, functional and movement characteristics, applied physics and analysis of movement.
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SES 3304 - Measurement and Evaluation Techniques
3 3 0
Basic statistical designs, skill test administration, data collection and principles of evaluation.
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SES 3306 - Human Sexuality
3 3 0
Physical, psychological, social and comparative cultural aspects of sexual behavior, reproduction, sex education, family health, disease process, and biological and sexual dysfunctions.
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SES 3311 - Principles of Instruction in Physical Activity
3 3 0
Principles of skills and techniques used in instructional delivery. Unit and lesson planning, class management, teaching aids, implementation and evaluation in a physical activity setting.
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SES 3314 - Introduction to Statistics in Sports & Exercise Sciences
3 3 0
This course is designed to develop an understanding of statistical methodology in the field of sports and exercise science. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be able to analyze selected data sets through the appropriate identification, selection, computation, and interpretation of basic statistical tests (descriptive and inferential).
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SES 3316 - Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
3 3 0
Effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco on physiological, mental, and psychological health and well-being with a focus on prevention education for self-responsibility.
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SES 3320 - Instructional Methodologies for Youth
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): SES 3311 or department head approval. Developmentally appropriate physical activity programming for children and youth. Emphasis on cognitive, affective and psychomotor instructional strategies.
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SES 3321 - Motor Development
3 3 0
Assessment of motor development in individuals, infant to adult; instructional applications of motor skills to appropriate levels of development; design of motor skill acquisition sequences for basic motor skills of running, jumping, throwing, catching, striking, kicking and for complex sport motor skills.
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SES 3325 - Programming for Health and Wellness of Children
3 2 2
Contemporary issues related to school health and physical education programs. Content will include health promotion, communication skills, goal-setting and decision-making, motor-skill development, components of physical fitness, personal fitness programming, nutrition and its impact on health and performance, and safety. Course required for elementary teacher certification.
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SES 3340 - Sport Nutrition
3 2 2
Review of knowledge associated with nutritional strategies used to enhance sport and exercise performance.
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 SES 3341 - Exercise Physiology (HAZ)
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): and or consent of instructor. Physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise stress. Classroom focus: practical discussion on fundamental topics within Exercise Physiology (metabolism, endocrinology, hemodynamics and extreme environments). Laboratory focus: performance testing (maximal oxygen consumption, maximal anaerobic power, body composition and biological/biochemical analyses). Foundational course for students pursuing degrees in Health Science.
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SES 3345 - Stress Management
3 3 0
Stress management and its relationship to health, disease and motor performance. Analysis of everyday stressors and intervention strategies for managing stress effectively.
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SES 3350 - Contemporary Leadership
3 3 0
This course is designed to develop an understanding of contemporary leadership as focus is placed on the ideas, values and principles which facilitate the evolution from traditional leadership beliefs to contemporary leadership beliefs.
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SES 3356 - Theory and Practice of Strength Training and Conditioning
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): SES 3302 or consent of instructor. Scientific principles and current techniques for sports-specific fitness and performance. Screenings for athletes, functional fitness and skills testing, program development and evaluation, and exercise supervision.
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SES 3382 - Outdoor Living
3 3 0
Knowledge, techniques and skills for safe enjoyment in the outdoor natural environment.
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SES 3392 - Special Topics
3 3 0
May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SES 4098 - Internship
1-6 0 0
Supervised internship in agencies as prescribed and arranged by the department. Translation and extension of knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities. May be repeated with departmental approval for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SES 4302 - Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
3 3 0
Introductory course of fundamental principles related to learning and retention of motor skills and related effective teaching practices. Topics include motor-learning theories, demonstration and modeling, whole-part learning, feedback, practice, transfer of skill, rituals, and gender differences in motor learning and performance. Fall.
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SES 4322 - Applied Instruction in Physical Activity
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): SES 3311 or department head approval. Application of skills and techniques used in instructional delivery. Unit and lesson planning, class management, teaching aids, implementation and evaluation in a physical activity setting will be assessed in an applied setting.
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SES 4325 - Sport Psychology
3 3 0
Application of research findings as they apply to psychological performance factors in sport, physical education and exercise settings, such as motivation/adherence, stress management, personality and psychological skills training.
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SES 4326 - Sport Sociology
3 3 0
Analysis of sport as a social institution and interrelations between sport and societal subsystems. Analysis of contemporary problems associated with sport: race relations, the traditional and emergent role of women, leisure behavior, aggression and violence, and political and economic concerns.
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SES 4327 - Exercise Psychology
3 3 0
Exploration of theory and research findings regarding psychological aspects of exercise adoption, healthy lifestyle and behavior change. Implications of the importance of physical activity for health and fitness professionals and its potential impact on exercising and sedentary populations.
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SES 4328 - Psychology of Injury
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): at least junior status. In-depth examination of commonly used interventions designed to maximize performance of individual athletes and teams with an exploration of psychosocial antecedents to athletic injury and factors related to the psychological experience and treatment of the injured athlete.
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SES 4330 - Professional Issues in Sport and Exercise Sciences
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or department head approval. Comprehensive overview of careers within the field of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Lectures related to the practical elements of the major. Lecture content includes legal and ethical issues, leadership and management principles and fiscal responsibility. Practicum experiences include portfolio and resume creation, interviewing skills, networking opportunities and community service.
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SES 4340 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (HAZ)
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): SES 3341 . Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to competently practice as clinical exercise physiologists. Course is structured according to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) published in the current edition of “ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” and prepares students to sit for multiple credentialing examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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SES 4341 - Sport Biomechanics
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): SES 3302 . Principles of mechanics to the study of human motion. Emphasis on theory and quantitative analysis.
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SES 4343 - Research Methodology
3 2 1
Prerequisite(s): , Academic research skills, with special focus on scientific writing and statistical analysis within the Health Sciences. Fall.
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SES 4394 - Individual Problems in Sports and Exercise Sciences
3 0 0
Prerequisite(s): approval of department head. Independent study, under direction of a faculty member, within the fields of exercise and sport. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
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SES 4442 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
4 3 2
Prerequisite(s): , , or consent of instructor. Physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise stress. Classroom focus: exercise metabolism, exercise endocrinology, exercise hemodynamics, and exercise in extreme environments. Laboratory focus: indirect calorimetry, stress testing, anthropometry, hematology, and other advanced exercise testing. Capstone course for students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science. Lab fee $30. Fall.
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Theatre (Offered through the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance.) |
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THRE PROF - Theatre Profession
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Practice and preparation for the theatre profession per emphasis or major. Required attendance at periodic seminars. Required for four semesters as designated by the student’s major or emphasis. A grade of “S” or “F” will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated a maximum of six times.
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THRE 1120 - Drama Workshop Practicum [DRAM 1120]
1 0 2
Practical experience and instruction in the theatrical production process. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
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THRE 1310 - Introduction to Theatre Arts [DRAM 1310]
3 3 0
Not for credit to theatre majors. Various aspects of theatre arts: acting, theatre architecture, dramatic theory, theatre history and various areas of production.
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THRE 1330 - Stagecraft (HAZ) [DRAM 1330]
3 3 0
Planning and techniques of constructing stage settings and special scenic units for all types of productions.
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THRE 1341 - Make-Up [DRAM 1341]
3 3 0
Relationship between stage characterization and stage make-up. Each student gains practical experience in applying make-up.
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THRE 1342 - Costume Technology
3 2 2
Planning and techniques for constructing costumes and special accessories for all types of productions.
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THRE 1351 - Acting I: Basic Techniques [DRAM 1351]
3 3 0
Development of basic acting skills and introduction to foundational theories. Emphasis on physical expression.
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THRE 1352 - Acting II: Character Development [DRAM 1352]
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1351 . Further development of basic acting skills with emphasis on character development. Discovery, discussion and exercise of inner-action. Connection of physical and emotional expression.
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THRE 1361 - Musical Theatre I
3 3 0
Foundational analysis and performance of musical theatre.
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THRE 1371 - Script Analysis
3 3 0
Introduction to the analysis of dramatic texts for the purposes of acting, directing, and/or designing for the theatre.
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THRE 1373 - Fundamentals of Design
3 3 0
Principles and practices of theatre design including the elements of design and the fundamental principles of art and its application to the areas of set, light and costume design.
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THRE 2074 - Individual Problems
1-3 0 0
Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours.
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THRE 2076 - Summer Theatre I
1-3 0 0-6
May be repeated for a total of six semester hours; however, a maximum of three semester hours may count toward the major.
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THRE 2331 - Stagecraft II
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1373 . Survey of theatre technology and production crafts. Topics include drafting, scenic construction, properties, rigging, scenic painting, metal work, electricity and audio.
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THRE 2335 - Lighting Technology
3 2 2
The study of the practical application and technology of stage lighting including history, electricity, conventional and moving lighting instruments, dimming systems, consoles and control systems and related paperwork.
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THRE 2374 - Actor’s Voice and Movement
3 3 0
Use and training of the voice and body for the stage. Vocal process, regional dialect control, physical centeredness, expression and versatility.
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THRE 2385 - Rendering for the Theatre (HAZ)
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1330 or THRE 1373 . Investigation of presentational drawing and painting methods and materials used by theatrical designers. Introductory application of computer rendering using applicable software.
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THRE 3076 - Summer Theatre II
1-3 0 0-6
Prerequisite(s): six semester hours of theatre, English or education. May be repeated for a total of six semester hours; however, a maximum of three semester hours may count toward the major.
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THRE 3094 - Individual Problems
1-3 0 0
Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours.
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THRE 3199 - Advanced Drama Workshop Practicum (HAZ)
1 0 2
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1120 (three hours). Advanced experience and instruction in the theatrical production process. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
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THRE 3302 - Art of Fashion Crosslisted with ARTS 3302 .
3 3 0
The history of fashion from the ancient world to today. An interdisciplinary investigation and demonstration of how fashion plays a crucial role in the production of cultural forms, including theatre, art, and film.
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THRE 3312 - Play Direction I
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1371 and THRE 1352 . Directing theory, directing history and play analysis. Emphasis on intrinsic and extrinsic interpretation as well as composition, ensemble and director-actor communication. Research and preparation for theatrical production.
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THRE 3313 - Musical Theatre Direction and Choreography
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 3361 and six hours of DANC. Specialized instruction regarding direction and choreography of musical productions. Emphasis on formal analysis of musical theatre literature.
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THRE 3335 - Concepts in Light Design
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1373 and THRE 2331 . Theory and practice in light design and equipment. Application of lighting to stage production through play analysis, color theory and development of a light plot.
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THRE 3342 - Concepts in Costume Design
3 2 2
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1342 , THRE 1373 . Theory and practice in costume design creating costume designs through script, color and historical analysis. Practical application through rendering and working drawings.
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THRE 3351 - Acting III: Shakespeare
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1352 . Development of Shakespearean acting technique, language and characters. Exploration of Elizabethan period mannerisms, physicality, etiquette, social environment and behavior.
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THRE 3361 - Musical Theatre II
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1361 . Advanced analysis and performance of musical theatre.
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THRE 3363 - Musical Theatre History
3 3 0
Development of American Musical Theatre from its beginnings to present. Chronological study of Musical Theatre literature and its impact.
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THRE 3370 - Theatre Fundamentals
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 1371 , THRE 3312 . Synthesis of theatre subjects, processes and theories for presentation and demonstration. Integration of acting, directing, history, technical theatre and design.
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THRE 3373 - Theatre Teaching Methods
3 3 0
Teaching methods for elementary and secondary theatre education. Emphasis on planning, practice and assessment.
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THRE 3374 - Actor’s Voice and Movement II
3 3 0
Prerequisite(s): THRE 2374 . Advanced use and training of voice and body for stage. Advanced voice and diction process, advanced expression and movement, including stage combat and commedia dell arte.
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