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SPA 3307 - Spanish Literature II Credits: 4
A study of Spanish literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Students will become familiar with the most important writers of the period.
Prerequisites SPA 3305.
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SPA 3308 - Spanish American Literature Credits: 4
A chronological study of Latin American literature. Students will become familiar with the most important writers of the period.
Prerequisites SPA 3305.
McDaniel Plan: International Western.
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SPA 3309 - Historia cultural de España Credits: 4
A study of the diverse aspects of the history and culture of Spain. We shall examine the key factors that shape Spanish national identity, including the diverse religious, ethnic, and linguistic elements that constitute what is Spanish in both the past and the present.
This course is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites SPA 2230 or higher or placement, except SPA 3100.
McDaniel Plan: International Western.
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SPA 3310 - Advanced Studies in Spanish I Credits: 4
A course designed for upper-class Spanish majors with a different topic dealing with aspects of the Hispanic literature or culture each semester. See course offerings under Spanish 4410.
Prerequisites SPA 3305.
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SPA 3320 - Spanish/English Translation Credits: 4
Practice in the art of rendering a text from one language to another using both literary and non-literary sources.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites Spanish 3304
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SPA 3365 - Special Topics in Spanish Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and needs. Previous topics have included: Spanish for Business; Hispanic Roots; the Detective Fiction; Spanish for the Professions.
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SPA 3395 - Internships in Spanish Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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SPA 3398 - Independent Studies in Spanish Credits: 0-4
Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors. Qualified students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department.
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SPA 4410 - Advanced Studies in Spanish II Credits: 4
A course designed for upper-class Spanish majors with a different topic dealing with aspects of the Hispanic literature or culture each semester. Course offerings include: Cervantes; Novela/Cine de España; Literatura latinoamericana contemporánea; La mujer en la cultura latina/Latinomericana; Voces de los márgenes de la literatura hispanoamericana.
Prerequisites SPA 3304 and 3305.
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SPA 4465 - Special Topics in Spanish Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and needs. Previous topics have included: Spanish for Business; Hispanic Roots; the Detective Fiction; Spanish for the Professions.
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SPA 4495 - Internships in Spanish Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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SPA 4498 - Independent Studies in Spanish Credits: 0-4
Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors. Qualified students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department.
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STA 2215 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4
Basic statistical principles and techniques; summarizing and presenting data, measuring central tendency and dispersion in data, basic concepts of probability and probability distributions, estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses through statistical inference, linear regression and simple correlation.
Not open to students who have completed Mathematics 3324.
Prerequisites Mathematics 1001, Mathematics 1002 or placement above MAT 1002.
McDaniel Plan: Quantitative Reasoning
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STA 2216 - Statistical Methods Credits: 4
Development of underlying assumptions, limitations, and practical applications of modern statistical analysis. Emphasis is on multivariate regression and analysis of variance and related computer techniques. Techniques of experimental design and statistical inference in various contexts are developed. Time series and forecasting topics are included.
Prerequisites Statistics 2215 or Mathematics 3324.
McDaniel Plan: Quantitative Reasoning
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STA 2217 - Econometrics Credits: 4
An introduction to the application of multivariate regression analysis to examine economic, business, and social sciences problems. Particular attention will be paid to the assumptions of regression, effective model building, and the diagnosis and correction of common econometric problems such as multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, serial correlation, and simultaneous equations. Additional topics such as panel data models, logit and probit analysis, forecasting, and stationarity will be covered.
Prerequisites STA-2215 or MAT-3324
McDaniel Plan: Quantitative Reasoning
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SWK 2214 - HBSE: Infancy to Adolescence Credits: 4
HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) courses examine the richness and diversity of the human experience over the life span from a person-in-environment perspective. Theoretical frameworks ranging from Freud to Feminism are examined. Functional and dysfunctional patterns of coping and adaptation are identified. SWK2214 focuses on the period between infancy and adolescence. It can be taken before, after, or concurrently with SWK2225. Social issues such as learning differences, teen suicide, and eating disorders are explored within a sociohistorical context.
McDaniel Plan: Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding.
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SWK 2217 - SW & Marginalized Populations Credits: 4
An overview of social work and social welfare in America with an emphasis on historical development and current institutional nature. The student will learn to identify social problems and analyze social welfare programs, especially at the federal level. International social welfare programs will also be analyzed. The main focus of the course is on the impact of social problems and social programs on marginalized populations. Students will become familiar with the NASW Code of Ethics and its application to social work generalist practice.
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural
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SWK 2225 - HBSE: Early to Late Adulthood Credits: 4
HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) courses examine the richness and diversity of the human experience over the life span from a person-in-environment perspective. Theoretical frameworks ranging from Freud to Feminism are examined. Functional and dysfunctional patterns of coping and adaptation are identified. SWK2225 focuses on the period between early and late adulthood. It can be taken before, after, or concurrently with SWK2214. Social issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, and age-related dementia are explored within a sociohistorical context.
McDaniel Plan: Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding
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SWK 2265 - Special Topics in Social Work Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and needs.
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SWK 2295 - Internships in Social Work Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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SWK 2298 - Independent Studies in Social Work Credits: 0-4
Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors. Qualified students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department.
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SWK 3318 - Social Work in Special Practice Fields Credits: 4
An in-depth study of programs, policies, and practices in a specialized area of social service. Unique needs of the service population and appropriate intervention techniques are emphasized.
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SWK 3319 - Social Policies and Programs Credits: 4
An exploration of social welfare policy development with an emphasis on the identification of factors that shape the provision of services. The course will cover public, not-for-profit, and for-profit social policies and programs. Students will analyze social welfare organizations and learn how social policies and programs are enacted, especially at the state and local level. The provision of international social welfare will also be
examined. Includes a service-learning assignment with a social service organization (approximately 30 hours over the course of the semester).
Prerequisites SWK-2217
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SWK 3322 - Social Work Practice I Credits: 4
This course serves as the introductory course for generalist social work practice. Students will continue to use an ecological perspective as they consider assessment, intervention, and practice evaluation. This course requires a thirty hour service learning component with an at risk population. This experience will provide students with the opportunity to enhance their beginning level social work skills especially as ethical issues emerge. The strengths perspective is maintained throughout the course.
Prerequisites Social Work 2217.
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SWK 3349 - Methods of Social Work Research Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methodology within social work practice. Techniques of social research will be applied to the study of social work problems and programs. The evaluation of social work practice will be emphasized and ethical issues will be explored from a researcher’s perspective and students will critically examine existing research studies.
Prerequisites Social Work 2217.
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SWK 3350 - Quantitative Data Analysis in Social Work Credits: 4
The proposed course provides students with opportunities to develop a comprehensive understanding of quantitative data analysis and research methods in social work. It builds upon SOWK 3349 (Methods in Social Work Research) to provide the skills, knowledge and values necessary to function as beginning generalist social work practitioners/researcher. A particular focus of the proposed course is the analysis of secondary data, especially data relating to social work agencies and the communities they serve, as a way to test hypotheses relating to social work practice.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites Placement in MAT-1001 and MAT-1002 or permission of the instructor and SWK-3349
McDaniel Plan: Quantitative Reasoning
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SWK 3355 - Aging and Social Identity Credits: 4
This course examines the intersection of social identities such as gender race, culture, sexual orientation, ability/disability and class on human development in adulthood from mid life through death. Specific topics will include the social construction of age and ageism, gendered models of psychological development, relationships, family, sexuality, health, mental health, work and retirement, elder abuse, substance abuse and end of life issues.
Prerequisites Sociology 1104 or permission of the instructor (for minors).
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural
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SWK 3365 - Special Topics in Social Work Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and needs.
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SWK 3395 - Internships in Social Work Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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SWK 3398 - Independent Studies in Social Work Credits: 0-4
Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors. Qualified students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department.
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SWK 4409 - Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities Credits: 4
This course expands upon the theoretical aspects of the skills, knowledge, and values in the core methods of social work macro level practice, and intervention. Students simultaneous experience in the field provides the capacity for students to apply abstract knowledge to real situations derived from the field practicum. Community/organizational assessment, change efforts, and evaluation are emphasized.
Prerequisites Social Work 3322.
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SWK 4415 - Field Instruction Seminar I Credits: 2
A weekly seminar focusing on integration of social work concepts and theories with field instruction. Emphasis is on preparing students for generalist practice with a diversity of population groups and within systems of various sizes. Assignments are related to students’ agency experiences. Practice evaluation, social work, ethics, and the development of the professional self are emphasized.
Prerequisites Social Work 3322.
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SWK 4416 - Field Instruction Seminar II Credits: 2
A weekly seminar focusing on integration of social work concepts and theories with field instruction. Emphasis is on preparing students for generalist practice with a diversity of population groups and within systems of various sizes. Assignments are related to students’ agency experiences. Practice evaluation, social work, ethics, and the development of the professional self are emphasized.
Prerequisites Social Work 3322.
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SWK 4417 - Field Instruction in Social Work I Credits: 4
Supervised experience in the practice of generalist social work in a community social agency. Students assume direct service responsibility using a variety of social work methods and roles. Each student is assigned to a specific agency for the year.
Sixteen hours of field instruction per week is required.
Prerequisites Social Work 3322 and permission of the instructor.
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SWK 4418 - Field Instruction in Social Work II Credits: 4
Supervised experience in the practice of generalist social work in a community social agency. Students assume direct service responsibility using a variety of social work methods and roles. Each student is assigned to a specific agency for the year.
Sixteen hours of field instruction per week is required.
Prerequisites Social Work 3322 and permission of the instructor.
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SWK 4422 - Social Work Practice with Families and Small Groups Credits: 4
This course is the third in the Social Work Practice sequence designed to enable students to work with families and small groups in a manner appropriate for a generalist social worker. Students will explore variations of family development and behavior in regard to diversity as well as maladaptive coping and adaptation patterns on the part of individuals within families and families in interaction with their environment. Critical thinking skills (predict, evaluate and explain) will also be emphasized. Students will also be introduced to assessment concepts appropriate for a generalist social worker and will make recommendations for potential i nterventions/services for clients. This course also supports the Writing in the Discipline requirement for the major.
Prerequisites Social Work 3322
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SWK 4465 - Special Topics in Social Work Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and needs.
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SWK 4495 - Internships in Social Work Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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SWK 4498 - Independent Studies in Social Work Credits: 0-4
Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors. Qualified students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department.
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THE 1102 - Musical Theatre Dance Styles Credits: 2.00
Students will receive instruction in the skills required for various kinds of Musical Theatre Dance such as tap, jazz, modern and ballet.
Meets a Physical Activity and Wellness requirement
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THE 1111 - Stagecraft Credits: 4
An introduction to the theory and practice of stagecraft in the live theatre. This course concentrates on the machines, materials and methods used by the theatre technician to accomplish the set and prop designs of a play. This course will concentrate on stage carpentry, prop construction, scene painting, and stage management. The course is a combination of lecture and shop work and requires backstage participation.
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THE 1113 - Acting Credits: 4
An introduction to acting combining practical exercises with study of contemporary texts on acting. Emphasis is placed on scene analysis and scene work, as well as written exercises in performance analysis and acting theory.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression, Textual Analysis.
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THE 1117 - Group Process in Interactive Theatre Credits: 4
An investigation of group dynamics within the theatrical process. Using techniques drawn from dramatic play, sociodrama, image theatre and mythodrama, students will experience working independently, in small groups and in the large group.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 1130 - Movement for the Actor Credits: 2
An introduction and exploration of the range of techniques used in developing the potential of the actor’s instrument: the body. Exercises will emphasize physical articulation, posture, proper breath, and disciplines of movement helpful to the actor. These exercises will be applied through work on texts and other forms of performance.
Meets physical and wellness requirement.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites THE-1113 or FYS-1113
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THE 1142 - Theatre Festival Experience Credits: 2
Actors - learn about auditioning and the business of acting! Technicians - compete in the tech olympics! Designers, stage managers - submit your materials for review in the Design/Tech/Management exhibit! Arts Managers - compete in the Great Arts Management Race! Directors - bring a scene for the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers scholarships. Dramaturgs - become a Guerilla Dramaturg. Playwrights - participate in the New Play Program. Critics - write theatrical criticism under the tutelage of a nationally known Philadelphia theatre critic. And EVERYONE will be assigned an assistantship position - resume credit!
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THE 1144 - Theatre Tour Credits: 2
Theatre Tour
Provide students with an introduction to English Theatre, exposure to and an understanding of British Panto, and an international experience.
Registration in a study tour does not guarantee participation. The faculty leader for the study must provide final approval for all registered students to participate.
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THE 1182 - FYS Classroom Assistant Credits: 2.00
Serve as peer mentor for first-year students. Attend all FYS classes, including flex hours. Assist FYS faculty member as requested.
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THE 2131 - History of Western Theatre Credits: 4
A survey of major developments in Western theatre history and literature from the Golden Age of Greece to the late 19th Century. Included are theatre and drama of Ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, Italy, England, and Spain during the Renaissance, the French classical period, the English Restoration as well as the emergence of the major modern styles of romanticism and realism.
McDaniel Plan: Textual Analysis and Writing in the Discipline
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THE 2200 - Writing Lab: Texts and Traditions Credits: 1.00
In this component of Writing in the Discipline, students pursuing a major in theatre arts will undertake a significant writing project beyond normal course requirements. This project will be in one of these genres: theatre history, dramatic
analysis, theatrical criticism, dramatic criticism, or performance studies.
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THE 2202 - Writing Lab: Interactive Theatre Credits: 1.00
In this component of Writing in the Discipline, students pursuing a major in theatre arts will undertake a significant writing project beyond normal course requirements. This project will be in a genre appropriate to each student?s primary
focus area within the major: acting, production, or interactive theatre.
Co-requisite THE 3324
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THE 2203 - Writing Lab: Production Credits: 1.00
In this component of Writing in the Discipline, students pursuing a major in theatre arts will undertake a significant writing project beyond normal course requirements. This project will be in a genre appropriate to each student?s primary
focus area within the major: acting, production, or interactive theatre.
Co-requisite THE 3323
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THE 2214 - Unarmed Stage Combat Credits: 4
Stage Violence is a specialized form of movement training but also an acting discipline that endeavors to develop technical skills along with the ability to successfully blend these skills with the overall “storytelling” process. This class will concentrate on comprehending and safely performing effective techniques of staged violence, primarily in a contemporary western style. At the end of the course there is the possibility that the students will perform for, and be adjudicated by, a Fight Master of The Society of American Fight Directors.
Prerequisites THE 1113 or FYS 1113
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression
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THE 2215 - Theatre Improvisation Credits: 4.0
Theatre Improvisation explores various forms of improvisation. Contact improv, authentic movement, viewpoints, impulse improv, as well as short and long form improv will be investigated. The course is largely experiential, but will also employ written critique and analysis of both the student’s own work and that of classmates.
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THE 2227 - Modern & Contemporary Theatre Credits: 4
A survey of developments in Western theatre in modern and contemporary periods in theatrical literature including expressionism, epic theatre, theatre of the absurd, as well as contemporary and emerging forms.
Offered in alternate years.
McDaniel Plan: Textual Analysis and Multicultural
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THE 2230 - Non Western Theatre Credits: 4
An examination of performance, performance history, and performance theory of Non Western cultures, which may include those of Asia, Africa, Native America, the Middle East, and South America. Intercultural performance will also be considered with an eye toward the global community.
Offered in alternate years.
McDaniel Plan: International Nonwestern.
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THE 2232 - Creating a Character Credits: 4
Building on skills from Acting, this course uses Stanislavski-based techniques to create a realistic character. Further exploration of voice and movement work is used to develop the emerging actor’s instrument. Scenes from both contemporary and classical plays will be used to study text in the development of character.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites THE 1113 and THE 1130
Offered every other year.
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THE 2234 - Voice for the Actor Credits: 2
An introduction and exploration of the range of techniques used in developing the potential of the actor’s voice. Exercises will emphasize vocal production, articulation, posture, and breathing. These exercises will be applied through work on texts and other forms of performance.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites THE 1130 and THE 1113 or FYS 1113
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THE 2237 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 4
Acting in front of a camera is a precise craft. Actors and directors must understand the specific technical demands of the media in which they are working (film, video, internet) in order maximize their own creative freedom. Students learn how the mechanics of production affect their work in front of the camera, and then apply this knowledge in shaping their own performances.
Prerequisites FYS 1113 or THE 1113
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THE 2244 - Theatre Management Credits: 4
An investigation of current theatre management practices, concentrating on production, promotion, and operation of an active theatre season. The student will become familiar with the function of box office manager, press agent, producer, theatre manager, and promoter through class projects directly related to the season of the Theatre Arts Department.
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THE 2252 - Theatre Technology Credits: 4
A study of the technical knowledge and skills necessary for the creation and operation of theatrical light and sound designs. This course concentrates on roles of the stage electrician, sound technician and theatrical rigger. The course is a combination of lecture and shop work and requires backstage participation.
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THE 2264 - Special Topics in Interactive Theatre Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 2265 - Special Topics in Acting Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 2266 - Special Topics in Production Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 2274 - Drama Therapy Credits: 4
Drama Therapy is a group process emphasizing play, spontaneity, embodiment, relatedness and role flexibility. This course will use experiential ways of learning both the theory and processes of drama therapy. Drama therapy techniques can be used to work with groups in clinical, educational, corporate and social service settings. The course is especially useful for (1) theatre arts students who are interested in applying their skills to “real world” situations, and (2) for social work, psychology, education, communication or business students who wish to learn embodied, spontaneous ways to approach group process and conflict.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1117 or Social Work 2214.
Cross-listed with Social Work 2274.
Offered every other year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 2295 - Internships in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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THE 2298 - Independent and Directed Studies in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Individualized studies in theatre arts, designed by students and supervised by a professor.
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THE 3002 - Devising for Performance Credits: 4.0
Theatre is an alternative approach to theatre, making using a collaborative ensemble-based approach. In this course students will gather stories from their communities, conduct play-related research and use improvisational and performance techniques to create a play to be performed later in the semester on the McDaniel stage.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites THE 1113 OR THE 1117
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression
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THE 3141 - History of Western Theatre Credits: 4.0
A survey of major developments in Western theatre history and literature from the Golden Age of Greece to the late 19th Century. Included are theatre and drama of Ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, Italy, England, and Spain during the Renaissance, the French classical period, the English Restoration as well as the emergence of the major modern styles of romanticism and realism.
McDaniel Plan: Social, Cultural and Historical Understanding, Textual Analysis, WID
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THE 3200 - Practicum in Writing for the Theatre Credits: 2.00
The culminating requirement in Writing in the Discipline for all Theatre Arts majors. Under close supervision, students will design, research, write and substantially revise a major paper
applying theoretical approaches to an area of practice within their primary focus areas. In addition, students will revise papers written in earlier writing laboratories for inclusion in a
personal portfolio of writings in the discipline.
Prerequisites THE-2200 and THE-2201, THE-2202, THE-2203, or THE-2204;
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THE 3321 - Performance Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in acting associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with acting challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2232 or 2234 and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3322 - Management Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in stage management, box office management, or theatre management associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with management challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2244 or permission of the instructor.
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THE 3323 - Production Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in design or technical theatre associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with design challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1111 or 2252 and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3324 - Interactive Theatre Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in interactive theatre associated with a departmental or community-based performance, or with a series of workshop sessions designed and implemented by students.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites A 2000-or 3000-level course in interactive theatre.
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THE 3325 - Dramaturgy Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in dramaturgy associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with dramaturgical challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Two courses from Texts and Traditions and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3326 - Playwriting Credits: 4
The principles of playwriting through the analysis of scripts written for the stage. The techniques and demands of playwriting are developed through the construction and composition of original scripts and adaptations.
Offered every third year.
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THE 3333 - Classic Acting Styles Credits: 4
A course exploring the approaches to acting required by classic theatrical texts in four major styles: Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, comedy of manners, and Epic Theatre. Work on monologues and scenes; exercises in voice, movement, and imagination; text analysis and research.
Prerequisites THE-1130 and THE2234 and either THE 2232 or THE 2215
Offered every third year.
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THE 3337 - Asian Approaches to Acting Credits: 4
An approach to acting using Asian forms. These are intended to instill in the developing actor a sense of stillness, presence and containment. Students in the course will explore a formalist (outside-in) approach to acting, through practice of Tai chi, yoga, kalaripayatt and butoh.
An approach to acting using Asian forms. These are intended to instill in the developing actor a sense of stillness, presence and containment. Students in the course will explore a formalist (outside-in) approach to acting, through practice of Noh, Kabuki, Beijing Opera and other Asian styles.
Prerequisites THE-1113 and THE-1130
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression; International Nonwestern.
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THE 3340 - Playwriting Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in playwriting which provides the student with playwriting challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 3326 and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3353 - Musical Theatre Scene Study Credits: 4
This course is designed for advanced acting and music students interested in developing musical theatre skills. Using contemporary American and British musical theatre texts, students will be taught to apply acting, singing, and movement techniques to bring characters to life on stage. Professors from both the Music and Theatre Arts Departments will collaborate to develop the student’s craft.
Prerequisites THE-1113 and MUS-1104
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THE 3354 - Set Design Credits: 4
An in-depth study of the function and creation of scenic designs for the theatre. Practical experience is provided through both hypothetical and realized design assignments.
Prerequisites THE-1111
Offered every third year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 3356 - Lighting Design Credits: 4
An in-depth study of the function and creation of lighting designs for the theatre. Practical experience is provided through both hypothetical and realized design assignments.
Prerequisites THE-1111
Offered every third year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 3358 - Costume and Makeup Design Credits: 4
A study in costume design theories and techniques for modern and period plays in a wide variety of styles. Students will be introduced to the history of Western dress and will be expected to research period costume. A laboratory session each week will explore the principles of makeup design and application.
Offered every third year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 3364 - Special Topics in Interactive Theatre Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 3365 - Special Topics in Acting Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 3366 - Special Topics in Production Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 3372 - Play, Ceremony, and Performance Credits: 4
An exploration of performance in the context of paratheatrical practices such as dramatic play, ceremony, ritual and psychodrama. This laboratory course blends theoretical readings and research with excercises, improvisations, and process work.
McDaniel Plan: International Nonwestern, Multicultural, Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding
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THE 3373 - Theatre and Community Credits: 4
Theatre and Community is an experiential and process-oriented course exploring the ways in which theatre artists and community organizers can use theatre creatively to work with communities and bring forth their stories, examine sources of conflict and tension, and create group solidarity and commitment to change. Two approaches will be explored: (1) community based theatre and (2) theatre of the oppressed.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1117.
Offered every third year.
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THE 3375 - Playback Theatre Credits: 4
A spontaneous, improvised and community based form of theatre. Performances consist of non-scripted improvisations based on stories told by audience members. The purpose of playback theatre is to develop a sense of community based on the sharing of stories, embodied by actors in a public setting. Students will learn how to approach playback performance from four vantage points: as actors, conductors, audience members and either musicians or lighting operators.
Prerequisites THE-1117 and THE-2234
Offered every third year.
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THE 3395 - Internships in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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THE 3398 - Independent and Directed Studies in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Individualized studies in theatre arts, designed by students and supervised by a professor.
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THE 4450 - Directing Credits: 4
A course designed for theatre majors and dual majors interested in directing, stage management, acting, design or management. Minors may also register for the course as an elective. This course allows the student to apply principles of staging the play to projects designed to provide experience in approaching the particular problems of the director. The course culminates in a public performance of a short (ten minute) play, chosen in collaboration with the instructor, and is a prerequisite for those interested in the senior directing lab.
Prerequisites Any 3000-level THE course
Offered every other year.
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THE 4460 - Drama Workshop Credits: 4
A capstone course for majors and dual majors in Theatre Arts. It is a theme-based course combining performance theory and interactive theatre practice. The emphasis is on non-scripted theatre, such as experimental theatre, community- based theatre, theatre of the oppressed, drama therapy, dramatic play and dramatic ritual. It is best suited for graduating seniors focusing on interactive theatre or acting.
Prerequisites Senior theatre arts major, dual major, acting minor, interactive theatre minor, or permission of instructor, and a 3000-level course in interactive theatre or acting.
Offered every other year.
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THE 4464 - Special Topics in Interactive Theatre Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 4465 - Special Topics in Acting Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 4466 - Special Topics in Production Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 4490 - Senior Performance Laboratory Credits: 2
A final performance associated with a production from the department’s theatre season, which provides the student with acting challenges at an advanced level.
Prerequisites A 3000-level course in acting and senior standing.
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THE 4492 - Senior Production Laboratory Credits: 2
A final design or project in technical theatre associated with a production from the department’s theatre season which provides the student with design or technical challenges at an advanced level.
Prerequisites A 3000-level course in production and senior standing.
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THE 4493 - Senior Interactive Theatre Laboratory Credits: 2
A final project in interactive theatre associated with a departmental or community-based performance, or with a series of workshop sessions designed and implemented by students.
Prerequisites A 3000-level course in interactive theatre and senior standing.
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THE 4494 - Senior Directing Laboratory Credits: 2
A final project in play directing associated with a production from the department’s theatre season, which provides the student with directing challenges at an advanced level.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 4450 and senior standing.
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THE 4495 - Internships in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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