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SM 4900 - Sport Management Internship
(12)
Sport Management majors participate in an internship at a business or health-related agency. Students serve a minimum of 400 hours at the agency. Students complete an ongoing log of hours and experiences at the agency. Hands-on experience in a workplace is the basis for this internship course. Students must contact the program director the semester prior to taking the internship, which is completed during the last semester of the program. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a 2.5 GPA in the major before registering for the internship. Students must have completed all courses in the curriculum prior to taking SM 4900.
Fee.
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SO 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
(3)
Introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of sociology, with emphasis on using the sociological perspective to analyze and understand the relationship between ourselves and the world around us. Major areas of examination include: culture and socialization, social organization and institutions, conformity and deviance, race, class, and gender stratification, and social change.
(SRI)
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SO 2000 - Modern Social Problems
(3)
Using sociological theoretical and conceptual frameworks to analyze contemporary social problems. Analysis focused on such major problems as poverty and inequality, violence and abuse, crime and criminal justice, environmental pollution, migration and immigration, and health pandemics.
(SRI)
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SO 3540 - Race and Ethnicity
(3)
Sociological analysis of relations between groups that differ in race, culture, or both. Emphasis on critical examination of the nature, causes and consequences of race and ethnic inequalities and conflict, primarily in the U.S. Key dynamics to be considered include: dominance and subordination, prejudice, and discrimination.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
(SRII)
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SO 3600 - Law and Society
(3)
The examination of the interaction of law with other aspects of society, such as the effect of legal institutions, doctrines, and practices on social practices, behavior, and structures. The areas of inquiry include the social development of legal institutions, the social construction of legal issues, and the relation of law to race, class, and gender.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
(SRII)
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SO 3650 - Medical Sociology
(3)
Sociological analysis of health, health care, and the health professions, providing an examination of the social aspects of medicine and the processes of health and illness.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
(SRII)
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SO 3670 - Sociology of Death and Dying
(3)
Sociological analysis of death and dying, both in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. Course examines how the intensely personal experience of dying, death, and bereavement are shaped by society and culture.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
(SRII)
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SO 3690 - Bioethics and Society
(3)
Sociological analysis of ethical and legal issues concerning health, including dilemmas in health care delivery, reproduction, the beginning and end of life, institutional ethics committees, genetic testing, and new medical technologies.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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SO 3700 - Social Class in America
(3)
Sociological analysis of the nature, causes, and consequences of social differentiation, inequality and stratification. Particular attention directed to the interactions between social class and racial, ethnic, and gender status.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
(SRII)
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SO 3720 - Poverty in the U.S.
(3)
Extent and characteristics of poverty in the United States, with attention to causes and consequences. Analysis of social construction of poverty, including theoretical background and myths. Social structural responses, change models and social action are considered.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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SO 3740 - Global Inequality and Poverty
(3)
Examination of the causes and consequences of global inequality, with explicit exploration of the nature of poverty within that context. Attention is directed to the lived experiences of thos.e in poverty in nations from each of the three major income sectors of global inequality.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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SO 3760 - Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
(3)
Examination of gender dynamics across the globe. The class explores what it means to be a woman, a man, or “other” (neither man nor woman) in various parts of the globe. Using a comparative lens, we explore how gender impacts the way we attribute meaning to our experience and our world.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
(GPR, SRII)
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SP 1000 - Beginning Conversational Spanish I
(3)
An introductory course using a conversational approach. The overall objective is to promote understanding and appreciation for the foreign language by being able to communicate on a basic level in the foreign language. Culture capsules are added when appropriate.
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SP 1010 - Beginning Conversational Spanish II
(3)
Continuation of SP 1000 . The overall emphasis in the course is on further development of oral skills.
Prerequisite: SP 1000 or approval of instructor.
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SP 1100 - Elementary Spanish I
(4)
A basic course covering all aspects of Spanish necessary for communication: vocabulary, grammar, structure and spelling. Extensive practice using Spanish. Class four hours, one hour assigned laboratory work.
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SP 1150 - Elementary Spanish II
(4)
A continuation of SP 1100 . Students further develop oral proficiency, reading, and writing skills. Class four hours, one hour assigned laboratory work.
Prerequisite: SP 1100 or approval of instructor.
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SP 2050 - Conversation and Composition I
(3)
Conversational practice and short themes with continuing emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and usage. May be taken concurrently with SP 2100 and SP 2150 .
Prerequisite: SP 1150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 2060 - Conversation and Composition II
(3)
Continuation of SP 2050 . Conversational practice and short themes with continuing emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and usage. May be taken concurrently with SP 2100 and SP 2150 .
Prerequisite: SP 2050 or approval of instructor.
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SP 2070 - Medical Spanish I
(3)
This course introduces the student to the technical language of medicine: anatomy, illness, treatment. It also prepares the student to conduct consultations and conversations in the Latino cultural context.
Prerequisite: SP 1150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 2100 - Intermediate Spanish I
(3)
Fall semester
Intended to increase ability to comprehend and speak Spanish as well as introduce the student to literature.
Prerequisite: SP 1150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 2150 - Intermediate Spanish II
(3)
Spring semester
Intended to increase ability to comprehend and speak Spanish as well as introduce the student to literature.
Prerequisite: SP 2100 or approval of instructor.
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SP 3070 - Medical Spanish II
(3)
Continuation of SP 2070 . This course introduces the student to the technical language of medicine: anatomy, illness, and treatment. It also prepares the student to conduct consultation and conversations in the Latino cultural context.
Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.
(GPR)
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SP 3100 - Advanced Conversation and Composition I
(3)
Fall semester
This course is a study of advanced Spanish grammar construction, various styles of composition and speaking. Readings are included with each unit.
Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 3150 - Advanced Conversation and Composition II
(3)
Spring semester
This course is a continuation of SP 3100 . Brief literature selections are included. This course prepares the student for Introduction to Hispanic Literature (SP 3700 ).
Prerequisite: SP 3100 or approval of instructor.
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SP 3200 - Commercial Spanish
(3)
Practical exercises in business communication for international trade. New terminology as well as composition skills are stressed.
Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 3400 - Introduction to Latin American Culture
(3)
An introduction to the economic, social and political background of Spanish America. The readings include contemporary fiction and non-fiction with the main emphasis on recent essays by leading authorities on the above topics.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 3420 - Spanish Mystics
(3)
Readings of selections from some of the major works of writers to be considered to be the mystics of Spain, such as Santa Teresa, San Juan de la Cruz, and Fray Luis de León.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 3470 - Introduction to Spanish Culture
(3)
An introduction to Spanish culture and civilization, integrating the history, art, film, and literature of continental Spain from prehistoric times through the present day.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 3700 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
(3)
This course provides students with an introduction to the diversity of literary expression in Spain, Spanish America, and the United States. Students study the evolution of literary movements and learn basic analytical principles for textual analysis across the genres of drama, short fiction, the essay and poetry.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTI)
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SP 3800 - Conversational Fluency
(3)
This course is designed for students wishing to practice oral communication skills. Discussions include contemporary topics, concerns researched by students, and reader/viewer responses to texts and movies.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 4060 - Spanish for the Health Care Professional
(SP 6070)
(3)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the ability to overcome cross-cultural barriers in a medical setting and to communicate effectively with speakers of Spanish. Background information on Hispanic cultures (e.g. customs, conceptions of the role of health care providers and courtesy) as well as some medical terminology will be provided. Issues raised by the differences in conceptions of the role of doctors, medicine and health care will be addressed. The graduate course SP 6070 requires independent accelerated additional work appropriate for master’s level study.
Prerequisite: SP 3100 or approval of the instructor.
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SP 4200 - Survey of Latin-American Literature I
(3)
A general survey of literature from the pre-Colombian period through the beginning of Modernism. Students study the evolution of literary movements and learn basic analytical principles for textual analysis across the genres of novel, drama, short fiction, essay, and poetry.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4250 - Survey of Latin-American Literature II
(3)
A general survey of Latin-American literature from the beginning of Modernism through the present day. Students study the evolution of literary movements and learn basic analytical principles for textual analysis across the genres of novel, drama, short fiction, essay, and poetry.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4300 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
(3)
A general survey of Spanish literature from the 12th through the 17th century. Students study the evolution of literary movements and learn basic analytical principles for textual analysis. The readings include major Spanish works of the different literary genres of epic poetry, romances, novel, and drama, such as El Cid, La Celestina, Lazarillo de Tormes, La vida es sueño, and Fuenteovejuna.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4350 - Survey of Spanish Literature II
(3)
A general survey of Spanish literature from the 18th century through the present day. Students study the evolution of literary movements and learn basic analytical principles for textual analysis across the genres. The readings include major Spanish works by writers representative of the different literary periods, such as The Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Modernism, with emphasis upon the Generación del 98 and the Generación del 27.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4360 - Latin American and U.S. Latina Women’s Literature
(3)
This course examines works by Latin American and U.S. Latina women writers, viewing the aggregate as well as the individual positions taken, the artistic and the political dimensions of the writing, the bonds the writers share, and in some cases the great differences between them.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4370 - U.S. Latino Literature
(3)
This course covers the history and literature of U.S. Latino literature since 1848. Through literary analysis the student examines the artistic and the political dimensions of texts, focusing particularly on the inscription of individual, cultural and national identity.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4375 - Hispanic Literature of Travel
(3)
A survey of travel literature in a historical, cultural, and linguistic context and as an investigation of the exchanges that travel has created, especially between Spain and Latin America. Aspects of travel literature will be synthesized through personal reflection.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 .
(LTI)
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SP 4380 - Twentieth-Century Latin American Theater
(3)
This course includes 20th century plays from the Hispanic world, focusing in particular on aspects of identity, nationalism and historical revision.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4400 - Modern Latin American Novel
(3)
This course focuses on novels of the 20th century from the Hispanic world and includes major authors such as Fuentes, García Márquez and Cortázar.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4550 - Latin American Short Story
(3)
This course examines the development of the short story from the end of the 19th century to the present time focusing on texts from the modernist, vanguard, Americanist, and feminist movements.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 4660 - Latin American Film
(3)
This course familiarizes the student with the New Latin American Cinema Project, Latin American films made with the intention of providing social critique and instigating social reform. Included are works by Novarro, Echeverría, Bemberg, Diegues, Guzmán, Gumucio, Dragón, Alea, Solás, Ibarra and Fernández Violanta.
Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.
(ARI)
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SP 4665 - The Way or El Camino de Santiago
(3)
In-depth study of the history of “el Camino” or The Way, connected to the belief of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, as the burial site of St. James, the apostle. Selected artistic representations as well as literary stories of “the Way” will be studied.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 4667 - Women Writers of Spain: Redefining Nationhood, Culture and History 1600–1945
(3)
A survey of female literary discourse across class, race, ethnicity and popular culture within the Spanish national context of the 17th through the 20th centuries. Emphasis placed on literary aesthetics and critical inquiry.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTI)
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SP 4670 - Spanish Cinema
(3)
A panoramic and historical study in Spanish of the trajectory of the Spanish Cinema, from the period of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship until its most recent works. Analysis and reflection upon the films of major Spanish directors such as Luis Berlanga, Luis Buñuel, Alejandro Amenábar and Pedro Almodóvar will be encouraged. Selections may vary.
Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.
(ARI)
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SP 4700 - The Spanish Golden Age
(3)
Studies of the representative writers of the Spanish Golden Age (1500-1680), which may include the “Lazarillo”; plays by Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Miguel de Cervantes, and Calderón; and selections from Santa Teresa, San Juan de la Cruz, Fray Luis de León, Quevedo and Góngora.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4800 - Don Quixote
(3)
A careful reading of Cervantes’ masterpiece seen as the prototype of the modern novel. Includes studies of structure and style, of traditional interpretations and of Cervantes’ life and thought.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4940 - Senior Capstone
(3)
Independent and/or collaborative research into major focus area: written/artistic/oral presentations required to demonstrate mastery of major area and good level of language proficiency. Required to fulfill major.
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SP 4941 - Senior Project
(3)
Summative project combining Spanish language and culture with a focus on a topic in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This project is required for undergraduates completing the CSD Bilingual Emphasis program. It replaces the requirement for SP 4940 (Senior Capstone) in the case of a double CSD/Spanish major.
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TA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre Arts
(3)
An exploration of the art of the theatre with the aim of developing knowledgeable appreciation. The course is designed to increase the student’s awareness of theatrical art as cultural expression, to enhance understanding of the processes of artistic creation, and to develop the critical skills which foster discrimination among the kinds and qualities of theatre arts competing for attention. Learning experiences include lectures, discussions, a practicum, video viewings, and attendance at live productions. As an introduction to theatre, for non-theatrical students, this course is not part of the theatre minor.
(ARI)
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TA 1020 - Live Theatre in New York
(1-3)
An appreciation course culminating in a one-week trip to New York City. Typically, the trip would occur during the spring semester break or between spring and summer semesters. Prior to the trip, on-campus classes explore issues related to professional theatre, theatre history, dramatic theory, and performance criticism. During the New York trip students attend at least six Broadway or off-Broadway plays, meet for group discussions, and collect information for use in written analysis projects. Students are responsible for additional costs associated with the trip. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 1040 - Live Theatre in Kansas City
(1-3)
An appreciation course which includes trips to local theatre productions and rehearsals, and meetings with actors, directors, and stage managers; discussion and criticism of the productions. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 1050 - Live Theatre Experience
(1)
Students select and attend six live theatre performances and then submit a short paper for each summarizing and evaluating their experiences. Students may determine the locations and venues-(Kansas City and/or other cities); however, they must meet categorical requirements to ensure a varied experience that includes professional, community, and academic theatres. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credit hours.
(ARI—To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 1100 - Stage Movement: Basics
(3)
A course in the art of movement for stage: students learn basic movement skills including development of spatial awareness, locomotor movements (across the floor), center combinations, and large motor control. Students will learn to communicate verbally and in writing using movement language. Activities might include memorizing choreographic sequences, stretching, and counting rhythms.
(ARI)
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TA 1200 - Acting I
(3)
A course in the art of acting: students learn basic acting skills including development of sensory and emotional awareness, removing vocal and physical blocks, role analysis, development of objectives, and characterization. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes.
(ARI)
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TA 1300 - Introduction to Technical Theatre
(3)
The course is designed to acquaint the student with various technical aspects of theatrical production. Emphasis is on theatre safety, costume construction, scenic and property construction and painting, theatre sound, and stage lighting.
Lab fee.
(ARI)
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TA 2100 - Stage Movement: Dance for Actors and Singers
(3)
Intermediate course in the art of movement for stage: students build on basic skills adding more complex dance patterns, stage fighting, dance theory and history.
Prerequisite: TA 1100 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3000 - Script Analysis
(3)
The course focuses on the development of critical skills which can aid students in future research and analysis of literature for the stage. The student will explore important examples of dramatic literature; develop a critical vocabulary for communicating interpretive ideas; practice writing and speaking effectively about interpretive ideas; and develop research and dramaturgical skills needed by theatrical practitioners.
Prerequisite: EN 1110 ; TA 1200 or TA 1300 , or instructor approval.
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TA 3100 - Stage Movement: Theatre Dance
(3)
Advanced course in the art of movement and theatre dance. Students will learn choreography and the philosophy of movement. Activities might include memorizing and performing choreographic sequences, tap steps and jazz standard movements and steps. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3200 - Performance Course: American Classics
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3200-3240 - Performance Courses
(3)
A series of courses in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3201 - Performance Course: Musical Theatre
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3202 - Performance Course: Elizabethan Theatre
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3203 - Performance Course: Voice and Diction
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3204 - Performance Course: Greek and Roman
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3205 - Performance Course: Theatrical/Absurd
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3206 - Performance Course: Modern
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3207 - Performance Course: Commedia and Clowning
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3250 - Directing
(3)
A course in the art of directing: students learn basic directing skills including script analysis, conceptualization, visualization, blocking, stage movement, business, scheduling, production staff communication, and actor coaching.
Prerequisite: TA 1000 or TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3400 - History of Pre-modern Theatre, Drama, and Criticism
(3)
A history of pre-modern theatre production including architecture, acting, directing, management, playwriting, scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound. Drama is explored in its theatrical, cultural, political and critical contexts. Includes readings in theatre history, plays, and dramatic and theatrical criticism, and viewing of videotaped and live productions.
Prerequisite: TA 1000 or instructor approval.
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TA 3420 - History of Modern Theatre, Drama, and Criticism
(3)
A history of modern theatre production including architecture, acting, directing, management, playwriting, scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound. Drama is explored in its theatrical, cultural, political and critical contexts. Includes readings in theatre history, plays, and dramatic and theatrical criticism, and viewing of videotaped and live productions.
Prerequisite: TA 1000 or instructor approval.
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TA 3500 - Acting Practicum
(1)
Performance in a mainstage or laboratory production. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3520 - Building Crew Practicum
(1)
Forty hours of activities in the scene shop and/or the costume shop and/or in electrics. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI - To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3540 - Running Crew Practicum
(1)
Running crew for one production selected from stage, light, sound or costume crew. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI - To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3560 - Theatre Management Practicum
(1)
Forty hours of activity in one of the following areas: stage management, directing, film making, publicity, program design or development, house management and box office. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3650 - Looking Critically at Film and Stage
(3)
In this course, students will explore and evaluate means of responding critically to the performance media of stage and film. Students will be assigned readings in critical theory to ground their viewing of over a dozen assigned films and stage productions (some live, others videotaped, all viewed outside class). The course will culminate in a final project in which each student critically analyzes (in writing) a particular performance from a specific critical perspective.
(ARI)
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TH 1000 - Christianity I: Foundations
(3)
Fall and Spring semester
This course provides the introduction to the Theological Mode of Inquiry in the process of exploring essential Christian concepts: Faith, Symbol, Revelation, Resurrection, Creation, Incarnation, Trinity, Sacrament, Salvation, Grace, Church, and the significance of the Bible. The course places special emphasis on early Christian thinking and practice.
(THI)
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TH 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament
(3)
A study of the background, literature, and major themes of the New Testament.
(THI)
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TH 1050 - Honors Christianity I: Foundations
(3)
Fall semester
The content and the purpose are the same as in TH 1000 though the perspective is broadened and deepened.
Prerequisite: Honors status or instructor approval.
(THI)
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TH 2000 - Introduction to World Religions
(3)
A study of major religions around the world regarding the sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, ways of life, ethical teachings, and communal structures.
(THI)
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TH 3000 - Christianity II: Development
(3)
Fall and Spring semester
Christianity II: Development assumes what is meant by the Theological Mode of Inquiry. Primarily this course ponders foundational Christian theological thought and practice as these have been refined through the centuries into what are now mainstream Western Christian theologies.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3050 - Honors Christianity II: Development
(3)
Fall semester
The content and the purpose are the same as in TH 3000 though the perspective is broadened and deepened.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 , honors status or instructor approval.
(THII)
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TH 3100 - Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)
(3)
The principal concern of this course is to study the religious ideas contained in the Torah, the Prophets and the Writings. To this end it also investigates the variety of literary forms (myth, history, prophecy, apocalyptic, etc.) in which those ideas are expressed. A serious effort is made to show the continuity between the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament which, together, form a large part of the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3130 - Introduction to New Testament Greek
(3)
This course introduces the student to the Greek language of the New Testament, known as Koine Greek. The objective is to promote understanding and appreciation for the Greek language as well as the writing of the New Testament. Students will demonstrate their acquired linguistic skills by translating simple NT passages. The course also covers issues regarding textual and literary criticism, challenges in translating, and the formation of the New Testament canon. Consequently, the theological meaning of select New Testament texts will be studied.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3150 - God of Faith
(3)
An examination of the Christian understanding of God. The course focus is on both classical theism and modern interpretations of such issues as knowledge of God, language about God, models of providence, the problem of evil and suffering, and God’s continuous creation. Attention is also given to the contemporary dialogue between belief in God and science, philosophy, and culture.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3300 - Roman Catholicism
(3)
The principal purpose of this course is to provide an academic summary, suitable for adult minds, of specifically Roman Catholic doctrine and history. Secondarily, points of agreement as well as disagreement with other major Christian denominations are noted.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3400 - Special Topics in Jewish Studies
(3)
Topics can include such subjects as contemporary Jewish theology, theological reflections on the Holocaust, the Talmud, etc. Specific course topics are announced by the department.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3450 - The Jewish Faith
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Judaism, with a special emphasis on the beliefs and practices of contemporary Judaism.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3550 - Medieval Christianity
(3)
This course explores the theology, religious practices, and spirituality of Western Christianity from the fall of Rome to the eve of the Protestant Reformation (500-1500 CE). Students will examine the theological concepts, liturgical and sacramental experiences, devotional practices, and ways of life that characterized Christian experience during the Middle Ages.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3622 - Introduction to Islam
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Islam, regarding its founding, development, and contemporary beliefs and practices by the various Muslim peoples around the world.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII, GPR)
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TH 3666 - The Book of Revelation
(3)
This course explores the historical context in which the Book of Revelation was composed and its meaning. Attention will be given to Jewish apocalyptic literature that impacted the thoughts of emergent Christianity. The Book of Revelation will be critically examined regarding authorship, audience, meaning, and reception within the historical and social context of primitive Christianity. The course utilizes contemporary methods of interpretation and examines various historical understandings.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3700 - Theories of Religion
(3)
This course will examine the history of scholarship dedicated to developing theories of religion. Course material will engage students in critical reflection on the origins of the field of religious studies and those scholars who attempted to create a “science” of religion. The course will illustrate the trajectory of theorizing as this field emerged over time, and explore various scholarly answers to the question, “What is religion?”
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4000 - The Synoptic Gospels
(3)
An introduction to the literary, historical, and social worlds of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). The course makes use of both traditional and contemporary methods of interpretation. Special attention is given to important theological aspects of the Synoptics.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4010 - Studies of the Historical Jesus
(3)
This course will explore the major trends in historical Jesus research today and will examine the implications of this research for understanding the history of earliest Christianity and for theology, especially doctrines concerning Christ. The course will include an evaluation of the treatment of questions about the historical Jesus in the media, including reports of the Jesus Seminar.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4015 - Jews and Christians in Greco-Roman Antiquity
(3)
This course examines the development of Jewish religious, philosophical, and political cultures within the Greco-Roman world from 350 B.C.E. to 400 C.E., and the rise of Christian cultures within that milieu. Attention will be given to the interplay between Judaism and Christianity during this formative period. The course will include discussions of such topics as Jewish and Christian ideas of justice, behavioral norms, redemption, messianism, and eschatology.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4020 - The Gospel of John and the Epistles of John
(3)
This course serves as a general introduction to the Johannine Literature—that is, the Gospel of John and the three Epistles of John. The first and major part of the course is devoted to an analysis of the Gospel itself. This analysis includes such topics as the relationship of the Fourth Gospel to the Synoptic Gospels; the traditional source-critical view of the present Gospel in terms of an early, middle, and late stage of composition; and the Gospel as a document of the Church—its theological themes and interpretations. The latter part of the course deals with the three letters of 1, 2, and 3 John. Topics addressed include the main theological thrust and themes of the Epistles; the socio-historical situation, and the relationship of the Epistles to the Gospel.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4030 - Pauline Letters and Theology
(3)
This course serves as a general introduction to the Pauline Letters, focusing on both Paul’s theology and the social and historical context out of which that theology emerged.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4040 - Topics in Interpreting Paul’s Epistles
(3)
This course investigates the theology of Paul’s epistles and explores the differing interpretations of Paul that underlie many of the great disputes in Christian history. Possible topics include salvation, ecclesiology, Jewish-Christian relations, and the role of women.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4050 - Sacraments
(3)
Humanity has always attempted to reach God through private prayers and the rites of religion. Beneath ritual and its symbolism is a rich theological stratum which, when understood, can help one to appreciate the experience of God found in and through the rites. This course studies the history and development of the rites of Christianity and the experience of them, in an attempt to understand their theological stratum.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4080 - Christianity in Film
(3)
Christianity in Film uses video/film as a stimulus to student discussion about and research into fundamental Western Christian values and theological hypotheses. Depictions in film of dilemmas, crises, insights occasioned by characters’ Christian convictions and by community history provide visual imagery and give a sense of “lived experience” of the issues investigated—issues which recapitulate and expand on the core concepts encountered in TH 1000 and TH 3000 .
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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