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SOC 3303 - Urban Sociology Credits: 4
This course studies the ecology of social processes, organization and problems of the urban community. Hence it undertakes an overview of the evolution of cities in the US and recent and contemporary local and global patterns of urbanization. Evaluates social, economic and political forces that shape cities by examining social issues in the urban setting: immigration, ethnic, cultural and class diversity; cross-cultural and international comparisons; population and environmental concerns. Also studies social planning by examining major concerns of urban residents and the role of local, state and federal governments in addressing these concerns.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104
McDaniel Plan: International Western; Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding
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SOC 3315 - Police, Courts, and Corrections Credits: 4
A study of the functions of police, courts, and corrections as institutions of social control in American society. This will include a review of the English roots of America’s system, the historical development of modern law enforcement and correctional organizations, an analysis of these criminal justice components from an organizational behavior perspective, and an analysis of current challenges facing them. The most effective methods of organization and analysis of these components of the system are emphasized.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104
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SOC 3320 - African Amercian Culture Credits: 4
In this course, students will examine the historical, economic, cultural, and social experiences of African Americans. Additionally, students will explore the diversity of the culture, changing roles throughout history, and cultural “contributions” in the development of American society. By focusing on the life experiences of African Americans, this course will provide knowledge and skills necessary to understand institutional arrangements and social/cultural constructions that impact current conditions and social debates about and within African American communities.
Prerequisites SOC-1104
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural
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SOC 3330 - Medical Sociology Credits: 4
An exploration of the interdependent relationship between culture and health by studying ethical and political aspects of health, illness, and health care. Students examine the social meaning underlying how medical conditions are categorized, interpreted, and treated.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104
McDaniel Plan: Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding
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SOC 3348 - Criminal Law Credits: 4
Students will explore issues raised in criminal court proceedings including those related to forensic testimony. Topics include elements of crimes, including actus reus and mens rea; some general doctrines of criminal liability, such as complicity, causation, attempt, and conspiracy; and full and partial defenses to crimes; insanity and competency determinations, civil commitments.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104
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SOC 3365 - Special Topics in Sociology Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and needs.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104 or permission of the instructor
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SOC 3395 - Internship in Sociology Credits: 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.
Prerequisites SOC-1103
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SOC 3398 - Independent Study in Sociology Credits: 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.
Prerequisites SOC-1103
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SOC 3420 - White Collar Crime Credits: 4
This course will explore the causes, consequences, and criminal justice system response to white-collar crime; explore why crimes committed by corporations or the elite are handled differently than crimes committed by marginalized groups; and the unequal standards in criminalization and punishment. The course will focus the impact of white-collar crime on marginalized populations in the US. It will thus examine how corporate misdeeds, political corruption and occupational illegalities and deviance disproportionately impact subordinated and marginalized groups thereby perpetuating social inequality.
Prerequisites SOC-1103 or SOC-1104
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural
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SOC 3429 - Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. Credits: 4
A comparative approach to race and ethnic relations in the United States. The course compares and contrasts the experiences of multiple racial and ethnic groups. Special attention is paid to issues of privilege and power and the underlying historical and contemporary symbolic and structural factors affecting both intra and inter-group interactions.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural
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SOC 3431 - Race, Crime, and Justice Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the criminal justice system in the United States as a form of racialized social control. The research examined in this coursed details the history of the criminal justice system as a racialized system that continues today. From the research, students will learn how racial minorities have been criminalized and unjustly treated as a way to maintain the racial status quo. Finally, students will explore and come up with ways of what can be done for a truly racially egalitarian criminal justice system.
Prerequisites SOC-1104
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural
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SOC 3440 - Sociology of Sexuality Credits: 4
Sexuality is a fascinating topic because it is in us, between us and all around us. How do we come to know ourselves as sexual beings? How do individuals make sexual choices, define and enact their own sexuality? How do social institutions and organizations influence understandings of human sexuality over time? In this course, we explore how sexuality is socially constructed and examine theories, concepts, and cultural ramifications of a range of sexual practices and identities. Though it is often assumed that sexuality is primarily a biological experience, sociologists reflect on how sexuality is grounded in a social context largely shaped by social norms, values and expectations. Patterns of sexual behavior are institutionalized in a set of cultural and organizational arrangements that vary over time and place. During different historical periods, sexuality has been conceptualized as sin, as a means of fostering alliances between powerful families, as perversion, as a means to pleasure, as a symbol of love, and as personal identity. This course will provide an introduction to many issues related to human sexuality such as socialization, power, gender, violence, committed relationships, sexual education, pornography, child sexuality, sex work, homosexuality, and transgender issues.
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural; Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding
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SOC 4104 - Capstone: Critical Inquiry in Sociology Credits: 4
This Capstone experience requires students to participate in a learning community that will critically analyze a social problem. Students will employ the theoretical and methodological skills obtained through their experience as Sociology majors to synthesize the applied aspects of social issues and relate these to the key topical areas of sociology. Students will use their written and oral presentation skills to demonstrate proficiency in this course
Note: Students will be required to pay a fee to print their posters.
Prerequisites SOC 2104 and SOC 3105
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SOC 4355 - Urban and Community Studies Service Colloquium Credits: 4
Urban Studies is a broad multi-disciplinary examination of the environmental, political, economic, socio-cultural and aesthetic factors affecting cities, urban life and culture. The colloquium will enable students to understand the dynamics of urban opportunities and challenges, thereby enabling them to understand the processes that make cities vibrant as they adjust and reinvent themselves in the ever-changing environments. In this course, students will spend one third of the semester in the classroom while the rest of the time will be spent on an independent study or individually designed and supervised field work in agencies of state and local government, community service organizations, programs and non-profit associations in Westminster, Baltimore, Washington DC and other surrounding areas. For those students not able to do service work, an independent study option will be made available to them that will enable them conduct an in-depth study and analysis of an issue related to their major within the realm of Urban Studies.
Prerequisites SOC 3303 and SOC 1103, SOC 1104 or FYS 1104
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SOC 4465 - Special Topics in Sociology Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and needs.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104 or permission of the instructor
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SOC 4495 - Internship in Sociology Credits: 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.
Prerequisites SOC-1103
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SOC 4498 - Independent Study in Sociology Credits: 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.
Prerequisites SOC-1103
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SPA 1101 - Elementary Spanish Credits: 4
The acquisition of oral/aural skills through intensive exposure to Spanish used both as the medium of communication and the object of study. It enables students to express their daily experiences accurately in spoken and written Spanish, and to understand communications of a moderate level of difficulty.
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SPA 1102 - Elementary Spanish Credits: 4
The acquisition of oral/aural skills through intensive exposure to Spanish used both as the medium of communication and the object of study. It enables students to express their daily experiences accurately in spoken and written Spanish, and to understand communications of a moderate level of difficulty.
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SPA 1103 - Elementary Spanish for Advanced Beginners Credits: 4
A review of basic grammar and the introduction of more advanced grammar, together with the acquisition of oral/aural skills that allow communication in Spanish in everyday contexts.
This course encompasses material presented in SPA 1101 and 1102.
By Placement
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SPA 2211 - The Hispanic World: Language and Society I Credits: 4
Practice in oral and written Spanish while analyzing the social elements and cultural expressions of the Hispanic world.
Prerequisites SPA 1102, 1103 or placement.
McDaniel Plan: Second Language
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SPA 2212 - The Hispanic World: Language and Society II Credits: 4
Practice in oral and written Spanish while analyzing the social elements and cultural expressions of the Hispanic world.
Prerequisites SPA 2211.
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SPA 2230 - Spanish Conversation Credits: 4
An opportunity to improve speaking skills in Spanish. This course will include grammar review and specific vocabulary as well as intensive work on pronunciation and aural comprehension.
Prerequisites SPA 2212 or placement.
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SPA 2265 - 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. Previoustopics have included: Spanish for Business; Hispanic Roots; the Detective Fiction; Spanish for the Professions.
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SPA 2295 - 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 2298 - 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 3100 - Spanish House Study Credits: 1
Study related to participation at the Spanish Language House. Special emphasis is placed on speaking the Spanish language, participating in and organizing cultural events and conversation hours.
By Permission only
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SPA 3303 - Cultura Latinoamericana Contemporánea Credits: 4
This course is a study of contemporary Latin American culture. Topics addressed include socioeconomic class, ethnicity, urbanization, changing family structure, education, religion, nationalism/globalization and the environment.
Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites SPA 2230 or higher, except SPA 3100, or placement.
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McDaniel Plan: International Western; Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding
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SPA 3304 - Spanish Syntax & Composition Credits: 4
In this course students are going to improve their formal and informal writing skills in Spanish. The class will learn how to plan, write, revise, and edit academic papers in Spanish, preparing both majors and minors for greater success in Spanish and Latin American literature and culture classes.
Prerequisites SPA 2212 or higher, except SPA 3100, or by placement.
McDaniel Plan: Junior Writing, Departmental Writing
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SPA 3305 - Análisis de Textos del Mundo Hispanohablante Credits: 4
Students will explore Dublin, Stratford Upon Avon, and London and be exposed to an eclectic mix of Irish and English Theatre. The trip includes a day at an English castle, museums and The Harry Potter Experience – a museum dedicated to the design and creation of the popular films. 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. By registering for this class you agree to allow the Office of Student Affairs to review and approve your student record along with the faculty instructor of the class. Your enrollment in this class is not final until Student Affairs and the faculty instructor for the class approve your registration.
Prerequisites SPA 2230 or higher, except SPA 3100, or by placement.
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McDaniel Plan: Textual Analysis
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SPA 3306 - Spanish Literature I Credits: 4
A study of Spanish literature from the tenth to the seventeenth centuries. Students will become familiar with the most important writers of the period.
Prerequisites SPA 3305.
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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 3366 - 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.
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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 with a minimum grade of C and SWK-2214 with a minimum grade of C
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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 SWK-3319 with a minimum grade of C
McDaniel Plan: Experiential
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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 MAT-1001 and MAT-1002 or MAT-1100 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 SWK 4415
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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 SWK-3322 with a minimum grade of C
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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 SWK 4417
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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 I 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 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 - Ireland/England Theatre Tour Credits: 2
Students will explore Dublin, Stratford Upon Avon, and London and be exposed to an eclectic mix of Irish and English Theatre. The trip includes a day at an English castle, museums and The Harry Potter Experience – a museum dedicated to the design and creation of the popular films. 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. By registering for this class you agree to allow the Office of Student Affairs to review and approve your student record along with the faculty instructor of the class. Your enrollment in this class is not final until Student Affairs and the faculty instructor for the class approve your registration.
McDaniel Plan: January Term
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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 I 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, and the English Restoration.
McDaniel Plan: Textual Analysis; Departmental Writing
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THE 2205 - 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, including contemporary cosplay. Makeup design for the stage and for cosplay will also be explored. Students will be expected to research period costume. A laboratory session each week will explore the principles of makeup application and costume construction.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression
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THE 2206 - Stage Combat: Rapier/Dagger 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, using rapier and dagger. 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 in consideration for Certification.
Note: This course has an additional course fee.
Prerequisites THE-1113 or FYS-1113
McDaniel Plan: Physical Activity
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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 - History of Western Theatre II 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 amd 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 - Acting II Credits: 4
Building on skills from acting,this course uses Stanislavski-based techniques to create a realilstic 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.
Additional fees may apply.
Prerequisites THE 1113 or FYS 1113
Offered every other year.
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THE 2234 - Voice and Movement for the Actor Credits: 4
An introduction and exploration of the range of techniques used in developing the potential of the actor’s voice and body. Exercises will emphasize vocal production, articulation, posture, and breathing. physical articulation, and disciplines of movement helpful to the actor. 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 and Stage Management Credits: 4
An investigation of current theatre and stage 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, stage manager, and promoter through class projects directly related to the season of the Theatre Arts.
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THE 2252 - Stagecraft II 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. Student will be introduced to digital drafting and cue-ing. The course is a combination of lecture and shop work and requires backstage participation.
Additional fees may apply.
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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; Experiential
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THE 3320 - Acting III Credits: 4
An advanced course that goes in depth into a particular style of performance. A companion course to a current production. Style changes with each production season.
Prerequisites THE-2232 or THE-2234
McDaniel Plan: Experiential
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THE 3321 - Performance Practicum 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 Practicum 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 Practicum 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 Take eight credits from: THE-2131, THE-2227, THE-2230, THE-3350
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