Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Course Descriptions


 

Religion

  
  • RELIG 402 - Advanced Old Testament-Writings

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study of The Writings.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 403 - Advanced Old Testament-Ancient Near East

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study The Ancient Near East.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 410 - Religion and Literature

    (3)
    A study of religious themes and issues via dialogue with fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 420 - Parables, Riddles, Koans and Tales

    (3)
    A comparative study of the parables of Jesus and of similar materials from Hasidic Judaism, Islamic Sufism, Zen Buddhism and Taoism.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 440 - American Christianity

    (3)
    Major American denominations; their distinctive beliefs and practices.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 465 - Field Experience in Christian Education

    (3)
    Supervised experience in a congregation or an approved church-related field.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 470 - Liberation Theology

    (3)
    An expansive treatment of the major movements in liberation theology from the 1960s to the present, including Latin American, feminist, black/Afro-American, and gay/lesbian theology.  (Offered fall as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 480 - Field Experience in Ministry

    (3)
    Students will be placed in ministry settings for a minimum of 120 hours, to develop professional skills in the practice of ministry under supervision. In addition to working with a field supervisor in the ministry context, students will work with a faculty supervisor. Through an ongoing process of assessment and consultation, the student will be guided towards a deeper theological reflection, greater growth, and improved competence in the practice of ministry.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): RELIG 180 ;
  
  • RELIG 481 - Departmental Seminar

    (1)
    Seminar for department majors and minors that will support the development of the research project and portfolio.  (Offered fall.)
  
  • RELIG 491 - Individual Study

    (1-3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 492 - Group Studies

    (1-3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 493 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  
  • RELIG 499 - Senior Thesis

    (3)
    Independent student scholarship usually comprising literature review and research, and a written and oral presentation of findings. Required of all religion majors in the fall of the senior year. The course guides students through the process and methodology of writing either a thirty-page research paper in the major or a final capstone project with required writing component (14 pages).  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): senior class level.

Russian

  
  • RUS 110 - Elementary Russian I

    (4)
    Study of the Russian language as a means of communication through development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Sound and pronunciation rules; acquisition and application of Cyrillic alphabet; acquisition and application of grammatical principles. Customs and current trends in Russian culture. Offered fall semester on a three-year rotation.
  
  • RUS 111 - Elementary Russian II

    (4)
    Continuation of techniques used in   for development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Daily practice of pronunciation and application of grammatical rules. Contemporary Russian culture. Offered spring semester on a three-year rotation. Prerequisite(s): RUS 110  or placement exam.
  
  • RUS 191 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course. May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • RUS 193 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)
  
  • RUS 291 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course. May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • RUS 293 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)

Social Science

  
  • SOSCI 210 - Social Science Statistics

    (4)
    Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning Goal. A study of descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation, regression and hypothesis testing using the t, F and chi square tests. Not open to students who have credit for MATH 215 . Prerequisite(s): A college algebra course or its equivalent (MATH 110 , MATH 120 , MATH-130, MATH 230 , or MATH 231 ).
  
  • SOSCI 220 - Social Science Research Methods

    (4)
    Students learn research logic, strategies, issues in the social sciences, including qualitative and quantitative techniques, program evaluation, and survey, correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental, single subject, and field research designs.  Students develop and test research hypotheses and identify and operationally define research variables, design research studies, draw valid conclusions, and write research reports  following a professional style. Prerequisite(s):   or MATH 215 Elementary Statistics  .

Social Work

  
  • SWK 100 - Professional Development: Values, Ethics and Justice

    (4)
    An introduction to professional development in helping profession, social work roles, practices, professional values, ethics, and justice to engage in generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Special focus on technology enhanced learning, community resource identification and social service utilization. The course includes a service-learning component (50 hours of community service learning project completion). The course contributes to building knowledge, skills, and service effectiveness to promote social, economic, and environmental justice as well as further promote individual well-being in a contemporary society. Prerequisite(s): The course is open to all students and there is no prerequisite.
  
  • SWK 200 - Introduction to Social Work and Human Services

    (4)


    Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (SWK200) informs the student of the history, mission, and philosophy of the social work profession. Various social problems or issues are explored from a humanistic perspective, with specific focus on micro, mezzo, and macro practice in service delivery. The course reflects current development in human services and Prevailing Philosophy of Social Work Profession.

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 100 or Academic Advisor’s permission required.

  
  • SWK 227 - Diversity in a Global Society

    (4)


    Influence of family structure and function, cultural heritage, religious affiliation, social class, health and economic resources on generalist social work practice. A central theme of this course involves special attention to particular elements of social engagement affecting members of diverse groups in order to expose people to an appreciation of human diversity, the promotion of social, economic and environmental justice, and empowerment of people. The United States and the world are facing enormous challenges in living together as a global village. Social workers in practice are building a better future for their clients by working as a team. The course is designed to shape the social work profession through human understanding in a global society. 

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      Prerequisite(s): SWK 100  or Academic Advisor’s permission required.

  
  • SWK 335 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

    (4)


    Human Behavior in the Social Environment is the first of the two-semester course that includes the study of traditional and alternative paradigms to explain the physical, cognitive, identity, and socio-emotional development of individuals within diverse family groups, with specific focus on conception to late adolescence. Students will learn how to critically evaluate the literature, with specific attention to adaptive functioning, diversity issues between and within groups, and ethical practice. A strengths perspective will be utilized to integrate knowledge and practice.

    . Prerequisite(s): Sociology 115, Psychology 120 or Psychology 121, Biology 100 or above.

  
  • SWK 336 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

    (4)


    Social Work 336 is the second in a two-semester course exploring human development and behavior from a bio-psycho-social, person-in-environment perspective. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of people as well as the interaction between individuals and their environments. Students will continue to integrate research and theory with an emphasis on adult developmental issues, family/group transition, and larger systems. The course involves a minimum of eight hours of out-of-class work per week (3-4 hours/week in reading, 2 hours/week in out of class,  preparation for papers, and assigned movies, and 2-3 hours/week in writing research papers

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 335  or equivalent.

  
  • SWK 345 - Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

    (4)
    Bio-psychosocial and cultural aspects of aging. Policies and services for meeting the needs of the aged.  (Offered As Needed)
  
  • SWK 352 - Contemporary Social Welfare Programs

    (4)


    The design of this course is to be less theoretical and more practical in learning the concepts of contemporary social welfare programs, institutional arrangements, socio-cultural, geo-political, and economic systems that influence welfare programs and policies. The course examines best strategies or interventions to promote social, economic, and environmental justice within the context of globalization of human well-being. (Offered Fall/Summer)

     

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 200  or permission of the instructor.

  
  • SWK 353 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis

    (4)


    The study of social welfare policy practice and policy analysis within the context of current arrangements to meet human service needs in contemporary society.  The course offers an introduction to social welfare policy and provides background information to apply the policy model relevant to social welfare programs at local, state or federal level.  (Offered spring.)

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 352  and SWK 336 .

  
  • SWK 370 - Practice I: Micro-Practice

    (4)


    Generalist social work knowledge, skills and values for working with individuals and couples. This is the first of three social work practice courses that provide a values/skills/knowledge base for the generalist social work practitioner. The current course provides beginning generalist skills in working with individuals, along with a lab that provides “hands-on” practice in: interviewing, problem-solving and professional relationship process, along with opportunities to integrate these skills as students practice individual models of treatment.

    A central focus of this course involves attention to particular elements of social engagement; especially, the dynamics created by human diversity, the promotion of social and economic justice, and empowerment of oppressed individuals. The course includes an overview of the helping process and provides the student with the opportunity to integrate research, evaluation, knowledge, skills and values derived from the courses in the major.

      Prerequisite(s): Course is open only to social work majors. SWK 336, SWK 352 and SWK 353.

  
  • SWK 460 - Social Work Practice - II

    (4)


    The second course in social work practice, Social Work Practice ll provides students with instruction and experience in engaging, assessing and building productive relationships with and within families, groups and other small systems as well as the evaluation of service delivery. A central concern of this course involves attention to particular elements of small systems dynamics affecting women and members of diverse ethnic and racial groups in order to expose students to an appreciation of human diversity, the promotion of interpersonal, social and economic justice, and empowerment of oppressed populations. The course includes an overview of the developmental stages of small systems in society and the interaction among them.

      Prerequisite(s): SOSCI 210 SOSCI 220 

     . Students must have Senior standing in the Program. Corequisite(s): SWK 462  and SWK 463  

  
  • SWK 461 - Practice III: Macro-Practice

    (4)
    The third course in social work practice, following and building upon SWK 370 and SWK 460, Social Work Practice Ill provides students with instruction and experience in engaging, assessing and building productive relationships with and within organizations and communities at the macropractice level. A central concern of this course involves attention to particular elements of large system dynamics affecting women and members of diverse ethnic and racial groups in order to expose students to an appreciation of human diversity, the promotion of social and economic justice, and the empowerment of oppressed populations. The course includes an overview of organizational structure and development within large systems and the interaction between them, and provides the student with the opportunity to integrate research, evaluation, knowledge, skills and values derived from field and practice courses. Prerequisite(s): SWK 460 . Corequisite(s): SWK 464 , SWK 465  and senior status in the degree program.
  
  • SWK 462 - Senior Field Instruction - I

    (6)


    Placement in a social agency under a qualified field instructor for the development of professional skills in the provision of generalist social work practice. 200 hours minimum required.  (Offered Fall.)

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 460  and senior status in the degree program. All 300-level sequence courses must be completed before enrolling the SWK 462 / SWK 463 .

  
  • SWK 463 - Senior Field Seminar - I

    (4)


    To integrate social work theory and knowledge with experience in the agency field practicum, and to develop generalist practice skills in a social service agency setting.

    Social Work 462 is Senior field Instruction-l for Fall. Spring semester (Social Work464) students continue in the same agency (Field Instruction-ll) under a qualified agency field instructor for the development of professional skills in providing direct services to individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Students complete a total of 200 hours in their fall and 200 hours in their spring semester for a total of 400 field hours toward degree completion.

    Social Work 463 is Field Education Seminar-l. In Spring, Seminar lI will continue providing a forum for discussion of practical, theoretical and ethical issues arising in the senior social work field practicum. Through senior field instruction and the field seminar, students integrate theory, knowledge and values derived from the foundation courses in the Social Work curriculum with practice in the Social Work agency setting. The Senior Field Instruction and Field Seminar sequence incorporates research, evaluation, knowledge, skills and values derived from foundation courses. Prerequisite(s): SOSCI 210 SOSCI 220 SWK 370 , SWK 460  and SWK 462  as well as senior status in the degree program.

  
  • SWK 464 - Senior Field Instruction - II

    (6)


    Placement in a social agency under a qualified field instructor for the development of professional skills in the provision of generalist social work practice. 200 hours minimum required.  (Offered spring.)

      Prerequisite(s): SOSCI 210 SOSCI 220 SWK 461 SWK 462 SWK 463  and senior status.

  
  • SWK 465 - Senior Field Seminar - II

    (4)


    The purpose of senior field instruction and seminar courses is to integrate social work theory and knowledge with experience in the agency setting and to develop skills in generalist social work practice.

    Senior Field instruction-ll (SWK 464) is built upon first semester’s Senior Field Instruction-l course (SWK 462) with continued placement in a social service agency, two days each week (16 hours per week) throughout the semester, under a qualified agency field instructor for the development of professional knowledge and skills in providing direct services to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

    Senior Field instruction-ll Seminar (SWK 465) is also built upon Senior Field Seminar-I (SWK 463), providing a forum for discussion of theoretical, practical and ethical issues arising in the second semester’s field practicum in a social service agency. Through field instruction and the seminar courses students integrate theory, knowledge, skills, and values derived from the foundation courses in the social work program for BSW degree at Capital University. Prerequisite(s): SWK 460 SWK 461  and SWK 464  as well as senior status in the degree program.

  
  • SWK 490 - Interprofessional Cultural Competency for Health and Human Service Professionals

    (4)
    This course is designed to complement fieldwork and clinical experiences in nursing, education, and social work. Students will be engaged in the process of identifying, assessing, and enhancing their own cultural competency through standardized measures as well as reflections on field-based experiences. Areas to be addressed are: cultural desire, cultural awareness; cultural knowledge; cultural skills; and cultural encounters. The course will facilitate engagement in a culturally sensitive progression from ethnocentrism to ethnorelativism.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): UC 270 Cultural Pluralism SWK 227 Diversity in a Global Society  or instructor’s permission required. 
  
  • SWK 491 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    (Offered as needed.)
  
  • SWK 493 - Selected Topics

    (4)
    (Offered as needed.)

Sociology

  
  • SOC 115 - Principles of Sociology

    (3)
    Fulfills Social Science Goal. An introduction to the principles of sociology including an examination of major theoretical frameworks, the social construction of reality, culture, social interaction, groups and organizations, deviance, and the various social institutions. Attention is paid to the theory and methodology of the social science. This course is designed for non-Sociology/Criminology majors/minors. (Offered fall/spring.)
  
  • SOC 120 - Introduction to Sociology

    (4)
    Fulfills Social Science Goal. An introduction to the principles of sociology including an examination of major theoretical frameworks, the social construction of reality, culture, social interaction, groups and organizations, deviance, and the various social institutions. Attention is paid to the theory and methodology of the social science. This course is designed for Sociology and Criminology majors/minors, but is open to all students. (Offered fall/spring.)
  
  • SOC 200 - Seminar I - Ethics

    (1)
    An introduction to ethical issues in sociology, including an interpretation and use of ethics in research and practice.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): This course is graded pass/fail.
  
  • SOC 301 - Seminar II - Career Planning

    (1)
    Preparation for graduate training and sociology careers. Students will learn about application to graduate school, law school and the G.R.E. and LSAT tests, and develop a graduate study and/or career plan. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. This course is graded Pass/Fail. (Offered as needed.)
  
  • SOC 310 - Sociology of Sex and Gender

    (4)
    An introduction to issues related to sex and gender, including social constructions of gender throughout history, gender socialization, sex and gender roles, gender identity, gender and the law, and language and media.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 .
  
  • SOC 320 - Sociology of Law

    (4)
    A study of the interrelationships between law and other social structures and processes, including the structure of law, the origins of the law, socio-legal theories about law, how social changes affect the law, how law influences social behavior, and the legal profession.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 , CRIM 230 .
  
  • SOC 330 - Social Deviance/Social Control

    (4)
    The study of the relationship between social deviance and social control, including an examination of various theories of deviant behavior, and the application of theory to actual cases of deviance.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 , CRIM 230 .
  
  • SOC 360 - Social Problems

    (4)
    Application of sociological principles to selected major problems of contemporary society. Topics may include poverty, global issues, the environment, violence, war, peace, justice, and social institutions.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 .
  
  • SOC 370 - Urban Sociology

    (4)
    Exploration of the social origins of urban existence as a social system focusing on socio-historical development, organization, and problems of cities and urban life. Topics may include a comparative cities study, urban spatial design, demographic analysis, environmental and ecological challenges, transportation networks, and dimensions of urban sustainability.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 .
  
  • SOC 390 - Social Stratification-Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender

    (4)
    This course analyzes the constructs of race and ethnicity, class, gender and other important dimensions of social inequality, while also addressing their intersectionality and historical roots. (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 115  or SOC 120 .
  
  • SOC 410 - Social Theory

    (4)
    Social historical study and analysis of major social theorists and the contributions each made to the study of society.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 ; junior standing.
  
  • SOC 430 - Social Change

    (4)
    Social historical study and analysis of the broad processes that shape contemporary world societies and the rise of modernity. Emphasis is given to social theorists, and to the complex and varied dimensions of social change and globalization.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 ; junior standing; SOC 410 , recommended.
  
  • SOC 491 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Individual, independent study with a faculty mentor.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;
  
  • SOC 493 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)
    (Offered as needed.)
  
  • SOC 495 - Internship

    (1-4)
    Supervised field experience in a sociological setting accompanied by relevant library research and reflective writing. Repeatable up to 8 hours. This course is graded Pass/Fail. (Offered fall/spring.)
  
  • SOC 499 - Undergraduate Sociological Thesis

    (4)
    Independent student scholarship usually comprising a comprehensive literature review, design and completion of sociological research, and a written and oral presentation of findings.  (Offered as needed.)

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 110 - Elementary Spanish I

    (4)
    Study of the Spanish language as a means of communication, through development of the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Elements of grammar and pronunciation. Culture of the Hispanic world. (Offered fall semester)
  
  • SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish II

    (4)
    Continuation of the techniques used in SPAN 110  for development of the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Elements of grammar and pronunciation. Culture of the Hispanic world. (Offered spring semester) Prerequisite(s): SPAN 110 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 191 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course. May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • SPAN 220 - Intermediate Spanish I

    (4)
    Combines all forms of language skills (comprehension, speaking, reading, writing) with beginning intermediate grammar review and refinement. Class discussion of short readings including short stories, plays, essays, and poetry. (Offered fall semester) Prerequisite(s): SPAN 111 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 230 - Intermediate Spanish II

    (4)
    Combines all forms of language skills (comprehension, speaking, reading and writing) with further intermediate grammar review and refinement. Class discussion of short readings, including short stories, plays, essays, and poetry. (Offered spring semester) Prerequisite(s): SPAN 220 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 291 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course. May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • SPAN 300 - Spanish Conversation

    (4)
    For students who would like to improve their conversational skills in Spanish. Students will learn to discuss and exchange ideas on conventional issues as well as issues of “universal” importance that are relevant, interesting, and provocative. Recommended for majors and minors. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 230 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 310 - Communication and Culture I

    (4)
    Will help advanced intermediate students to expand their vocabulary, use idiomatic expressions correctly, and eliminate errors in spoken and written Spanish connected with culture. Written practice in expressing complex ideas in the target language. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 230 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 311 - Communication and Culture II

    (4)
    Advanced conversational Spanish and composition by means of oral and written assignments and grammar review in a cultural context. Class activities may include videos, tapes, and presentations. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 320 - Aspects of the Hispanic Language

    (4)
    May include a systematic review of principles of grammatical structures, a brief history of the Spanish language, other aspects of applied linguistics, and language and culture as each one reflects the other. Intensive work on comprehension and oral ability. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311 .
  
  • SPAN 330 - Hispanic Culture and Civilization

    (4)
    The Spanish Milieu: geographical, political, and cultural aspects of Spanish civilization with focus on the history, art, architecture and musical contributions of Spanish culture to the world. Includes a brief introduction to the geography of Latin America and Spain. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310  or SPAN 311 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 331 - Latin American Culture and Civilization

    (4)
    The Latin-American milieu: geographical, political, and cultural aspects of Latin-American civilization with an emphasis on the history, art, architecture and music contributions of Latin-American culture to the world. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310  or SPAN 311 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 350 - Intro to Hispanic Literature

    (4)
    An introduction to Hispanic literature from its beginning through the 18th century, examining major authors and literary genres from various countries, with careful consideration of contexts, movements, and analysis of literary style. Short stories, poetry, essays and theater are included. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310  or SPAN 311 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 355 - Intro to Modern Hispanic Literature

    (4)
    An introduction to Hispanic literature from 1800 to the present, analyzing major authors, movements, and literary genres from various countries with careful consideration of contexts and analysis of literary style. Short stories, poetry, essays and theater are included. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310  or SPAN 311 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 360 - Hispanic Linguistics

    (4)
    An in-depth study of the linguistic system of the Spanish language in Spain and the Americas, including extensive practice in listening, writing, and speaking. Includes work on morphology, sintax, phonetics, phonology, and semantics. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 230 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 361 - Hispanic Media

    (4)
    The contemporary Spanish press, radio, television, theater, and cinema as ideal case studies for exploring the process of redefining gender, national, regional and cultural identity over the past twenty years. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 , SPAN 311 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 365 - Latin American Novel

    (4)
    This class will provide students with an approach to studying Latin American novels. Special attention will be given to the history of revolution in Latin America revolutions and how it is reflected in the novels of the most outstanding authors of our time. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 ; SPAN 311  or SPAN-320; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 370 - Modern Hispanic Literature

    (4)
    Readings and discussion in Spanish of 20th-21st century’s trends in literature of Spain, with special emphasis on the generation of 1898 and 1927. Prerequisite(s):   or  , or  , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • SPAN 380 - Immigration and Identity

    (4)
    This course embarks on an exploration of the phenomenon of Hispanic immigration in the United States, Latin America and Spain.  Based on short stories, newspapers, films, and scholarly articles this class focuses on the varied experiences of migrants. We will analyze pressing issues of hybrid languages such as “Spanglish” and the process of acculturation and multi-acculturation, which contribute to dynamic identities.  In order to delve in to the current status of Hispanic immigration in the United States, we will consider issues such as health, politics, and citizenship.
      Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311  or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 391 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for Spanish majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course.  May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • SPAN 400 - Cervantes: The Man and His World

    (4)
    A study of the life and times of Miguel Cervantes and close examination of the style and message of the Quixote and other selected works. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 ; SPAN 311  or SPAN-320; SPAN 350 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 410 - Hispanic Theater

    (4)
    Fulfills Fine Arts General Education Requirement. An examination of the development of Hispanic theater. Videos of plays read will be viewed. Scenes and acts from each play will be performed in class (readings); lectures, elements of playwriting discussions, group work, videos, and extensive readings in Spanish; oral and written one-act plays. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 ; SPAN 311  or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 425 - Women Writers in the Hispanic Tradition

    (4)
    This course, structured on the basis of theoretical studies of the body, pace and gender, will explore a wide representation of literature according to the influential Hispanic female writers, including a selection of Portuguese-American work.  These methods of analysis will be implemented in the field of popular culture, specifically highlight the creative manifestations found in photography, film, dance and media, among others.  This course will analyze how and where the body is represented in order to explore stereotypes and possible agency of Hispanic women according to their own writers and artists. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311  or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 491 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for Spanish majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course. May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 (33) or SPAN 311 ;
  
  • SPAN 493 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)

Theatre Studies

  
  • TH 100 - Pre-Professional Studies

    (0 - 6)
    Laboratory experience in dramatic or reader’s theatre productions. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours.  (Offered fall/spring.)
     
  
  • TH 121 - Introduction to Theatre

    (3)
    Fulfills Fine Arts Goal. A study of the various arts involved in a theatrical production. The phases of preparation, performance and evaluation are considered in terms of historical development and current practice. Special emphasis is given to theatre as a means of communication and as a collaborative art. Classroom performance.  (Offered fall/spring/summer.)
  
  • TH 126 - Storytelling

    (3)
    The purpose of this course is to help the student understand and enjoy the art of storytelling, to increase performance skills, to learn the basic mechanics of narratives, and to sharpen critical skills through the performance and analysis of various types of stories.  (Offered spring-as needed.)
  
  • TH 193 - Selected Topics

    (1-6)
    Repeatable under different topics.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • TH 221 - Performance Studies

    (3)
    This course is an introduction to the theories and practices of analyzing, interpreting, and criticizing texts through performance. Operating on a theory that texts are best understood and appreciated when performed, this course is designed to give the student experience performing as well as using performance as a method of analysis including: a study of the ways to respond to literature, ways to read for different purposes, techniques involved in effective communication of an author’s message and mood, and personal development of confidence, poise and essential vocal qualities (diction, pitch, modulation, tempo controls and varieties, volume control).  (Offered fall.)
  
  • TH 223 - Acting for the Stage

    (3)
    This course includes basic performance and rehearsal techniques for the actor in which different forms of oral and written discourse are stressed. This involves practice in exercises and scene work, and studies in character development and physical/vocal work. It also includes examination of the historical development of the role of actor and of theories of acting. Students will engage in classroom performance/critique of scenes.  (Offered fall-odd years.)
  
  • TH 224 - Group Performance

    (3)
    This course is designed to give students experience in selecting, compiling, scripting, analyzing, staging, directing, and performing group performances of literary, cultural, and nontraditional texts.  (Offered spring-as needed.) Prerequisite(s): PTEC 100 
  
  • TH 225 - Modern American Comedy

    (3)
    This course surveys American comic writing and performance as it reflects changing societal tastes and stylistic changes from vaudeville through theatre, radio, film, television, improv., and clubs.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • TH 226 - Topics in Variety Arts

    (3)
    These courses are studies of the history and performance techniques in the variety arts. Rotating topics include: stage and close-up magic, puppetry, juggling and clown skills, busking and the new vaudeville movement. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • TH 293 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Repeatable under different topics.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • TH 300 - Advanced Pre-Professional Studies

    (0 - 6)
    Advanced laboratory experience in dramatic or reader’ s theatre productions. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours. (Offered fall/spring.)
  
  • TH 323 - Alternative and Experimental Theatre

    (3)
    This performance-based course is an overview of various alternative performance styles, genres, movements, and practices that fall outside the purview of traditional theatrical representation, such as performance art, ethnographic performance, stand-up comedy, mystery, invisible theatre, and performance of non-traditional literature.  (Offered spring-as needed.)
  
  • TH 324 - Theatre History and Criticism

    (3)
    Survey of theory and history of the theatre and drama from the various origins to the present day. A study of the relationship between the theatre and the social and aesthetic values of its time.  (Offered fall-even years.) Prerequisite(s): TH 121 ;
  
  • TH 325 - Directing for the Stage

    (3)
    Theory and practice of the director’s function: play analysis, concept and interpretation, casting, rehearsing, staging techniques, using the promptbook. Examination of historical development of the director. Exercises in case studies and criticism. Classroom performance/critique of scenes.  (Offered spring-even years.) Prerequisite(s): TH 121 .
  
  
  • TH 393 - Selected Topics

    (1-3)
    Repeatable under different topics.  (Offered as needed.)
  
  • TH 395 - Theatre Internship

    (1-12)
    Qualified students work on-site with professional supervision in a variety of organizational settings.  Departmental internships may be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours. (Offered each semester.) Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • TH 401 - Capstone Project

    1-3
    The focus of this course, the capstone project, is intended to provide theatre majors with an opportunity to produce scholarship that highlights the integration of their course work, knowledge, skills, and experiential learning.  Working with a faculty sponsor, the student will conduct research, do an in-depth study of a specialize topic, and/or develop a substantial creative project. Prerequisite(s): COMM 201  and permission of instructor.
  
  • TH 423 - Advanced Acting

    (3)
    This course is a continuation of the work started in TH 223 , with special emphasis given to advanced scene work, styles of acting, advanced character development, and audition techniques. Prerequisite(s): TH 223 .
  
  • TH 425 - Advanced Directing

    (3)
    This course is an extension of the work started in TH 325  with an emphasis on more complicated and extended scene work, an exploration of styles beyond realism, and period work. Prerequisite(s): TH 325 .
 

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