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SCK 407 - Computer-Mediated Comm. 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses Fall and Spring Rotation
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SCL 407 - Family Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses Fall and Spring Rotation
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SCM 407 - Classroom Communication 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses Fall and Spring Rotation
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SCN 407 - Contemporary Dance Technique 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses Fall and Spring Rotation
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SCO 407 - Communication and Democracy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to present information on a wide variety of subjects in which speech communication majors should be exposed to but which inclusion as regular course offerings is precluded because of regularly scheduled Credit offerings. Despite the 407 number, the course is not exclusively a senior level course as confirmed in the Program Vertical Curriculum at the Junior level. All students are invited to enroll in any of the following special topic courses Fall and Spring Rotation
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Sociology |
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SO 131 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit Hours
An overview of the field of sociology. Emphasis is placed on the practices and institutions which humans develop in the processes of social maintenance and change. (FA, SP, SU)
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SO 132 - Social Problems 3 Credit Hours
A study of the major problems facing contemporary societies, with special emphasis on African Americans within the American community. ( SP, SU).
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SO 230 - Social Psychology 3 Credit Hours
A study of the way in which the inner life of human beings shape the institutions in society and how the institutions of our society shape lives. (FA, SP, SU).
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SO 231 - Introduction to Social Welfare 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SO 131 . A survey of the field of social welfare with emphasis upon qualifications; employment opportunities, general principles and techniques relative to each area. (FA)
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SO 232 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 Credit Hours
This courses examines the influence of social, political, and economic factors on patterns of health, illness and health care in societies.
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SO 234 - Sociology of World Societies 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SO 131 . A study of varying global societies in a sociological context with an emphasis on the development of culture through social interaction, communication, societal structure, and social institutions. (SP).
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SO 235 - Marriage and Family 3 Credit Hours
A study of biological, psychological and sociological bases of human family life; special attention is given to the problems of family life in a changing society. (SP,SU).
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SO 250 - Gender Studies 3 Credit Hours
An examination of the effects of gender on individuals, social relationships, and with various social institutions such as the family, the economy, health, politics, and religion. (SP,SU).
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SO 331 - Demography 3 Credit Hours
A study of the factors that affect growth, size, composition, and distribution of human populations. The components of population change and their relationships with the socio-cultural variables of education, religion, politics, economics, and minority groups’ status are also discussed. (SP).
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SO 332 - Social Casework Processes 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One college level math course (MAT 131 , MAT 132 , or MAT 134 ); EN 132 , RE 260 . A course considering the basic aspects of social casework as a counseling technique and method. It also explores the theoretical underpinning of casework and its application to problem-solving in the area of social functioning. (SP, ).
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SO 336 - Research Methods in Sociology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One college level math course (MAT 131 , MAT 132 , or MAT 134 ); SO 131 , SO 132 . An examination of diverse sociological research methods including quantitative methodologies such as surveys, path analysis; qualitative orientations such as ethnomethodology, phenomenology, and participant observation; and, interviewing strategies. (FA).
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SO 339 - Social Stratification 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SO 131 . The study of the system of social ranking and hierarchies in societies. Attention is focused on social classes in American society and the distribution of power, prestige, and privileges. Special emphasis is directed toward minorities within the American system of social ranking. (FA, SU)
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SO 344 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior 3 Credit Hours
An examination of the nature, types, and social reactions to deviant behavior; special emphasis is placed on the process of stigmatization and the emergence of deviant subcultures. (SP)
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SO 432 - Community Organization 3 Credit Hours
A course designed to give the student insight into the philosophy and processes used in determining and meeting community needs. (SP).
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SO 434 - Special Topics in Sociology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . Study of selected topics or current issues of sociological concern and examination of their impact on society, individuals, and culture. Topics vary from Credit to Credit and will include sociological analysis of the subject under study. (FA,SP).
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SO 435 - Groups and Group Behavior 3 Credit Hours
A study of the group process, and methods and techniques of group work in meeting group and individual needs. (FA).
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SO 436 - Sociological Theory 3 Credit Hours
A study of sociological theory since the first quarter of the twentieth century, with particular emphasis on major theoretical orientations, concepts and issues. (FA).
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SO 438 - Urban Sociology 3 Credit Hours
A study of the urban community - its growth, characteristics, and problems - in the United States and elsewhere. (FA).
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SO 439 - Race and Ethnicity 3 Credit Hours
An examination of how varying categories of difference have been created, maintained, and/or changed. This course investigates various racial and ethnic groups, and explores the consequences of being identified in a particular category. (FA).
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SO 490 - Cooperative Education Field Experience 6, 9, 12, 15 Credit Hours
Work experience opportunity at the senior (SO 490) levels. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of a minimum of 2.00 and have an application on file the Credit prior to actual training. Students may register for a cooperative education experience on three occasions. Credit Hour Credit will be determined by the department chair in the student’s discipline after the details of placement has been made. (FA, SP, SU).
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SO 499 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , SS 239 , and SO 336 . This course offers advanced sociology majors the opportunity to apply the scientific method in research, to present in writing, and orally defend the empirical research report. Also, a comprehensive review of course work is conducted for the exit examination in sociology. (SP).
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SOG 230 - Sociology of Health & Illness (SoHI) 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on a critical examination of the influence of social, political, and economic factors on the development of health and on patterns of medical intervention. (SP).
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SOG 235 - Sociology of Aging 3 Credit Hours
This course presents the social aspects of aging. It provides a survey of cross-cultural perspectives and social implications of aging and social reaction to and provisions for elderly individuals. (FA).
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SOG 337 - Death and Dying 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SO 131 , SO 132 . A course that explores the reality of an individual’s mortality and the systematic steps needed in our society for adequate acceptance of the fact of death. (FA).
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Social Sciences |
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SS 130 - Introduction to the Social Sciences 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to social science disciplines and analysis of national and international problems from an interdisciplinary perspective.
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SS 150 - Computer Applications for the Social Sciences 3 Credit Hours
The course is an introductory course to establish basic, intermediary and advanced computer skills using contemporary software. File management techniques, word processing, spread sheeting, database management, presentation design and development, and electronic communications are taught in the course. (FA, SP)
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SS 210 - Human Geography 3 Credit Hours
A study of the human relationship with the geographical environment including attempts to change, exploit, and preserve the environment. Particular emphasis is given to the impact of geography on developed and developing nations.
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SS 211 - Leadership Seminar 1 Credit Hour
Using leadership principles as a foundation these courses are designed to prepare students in professional presence, career development, and graduate school. (By Demand)
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SS 212 - Leadership Seminar 1 Credit Hour
Using leadership principles as a foundation these courses are designed to prepare students in professional presence, career development, and graduate school. (By Demand)
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SS 220 - Physical Geography 3 Credit Hours
A study of humanity’s use, development, and misuse of natural resources including the management, conservation, and depletion of these resources, with special attention given to the resources of the United States. (By Demand)
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SS 230 - World Regional Geography 3 Credit Hours
A course designed to expose students to the resources utilized throughout the world as a source of regional economic function and how these resources affect the political and social components of these regions. (By Demand)
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SS 239 - Statistics for Social Science Research 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAT 131 . An introduction to the statistical principles which will be found useful in social science research. Topics covered include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, elementary probability theory, chi square, variances, and correlation. (FA, SP)
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SS 240 - Introduction to Data Processing and Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SS 239 . The fundamentals of SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) used in data processing and analysis for the social sciences. (FA, SP)
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SS 300 - Pre-Law Orientation 3 Credit Hours
A course designed to prepare students to pass the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Emphasis also is placed on acquainting students with the basic nature and functions of the law profession. (FA)
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SS 313 - Leadership Seminar 1 Credit Hour
Using leadership principles as a foundation these courses are designed to prepare students in professional presence, career development, and graduate school. (By Demand)
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SS 333 - Techniques of Social Science Research 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Background in basic mathematics, statistics, or by permission of the instructor. An examination of the basic principles and approaches in social science research, theory construction, and proposal writing.
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SS 337 - Topics in Legal Studies 3 Credit Hours
An examination of selected topics and issues related to the American legal system from a social science perspective. Topics vary based on the instructor. (SP)
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SS 390 A - Study Abroad 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. A study abroad of cultural experiences related to theory learned in major courses. (By Demand)
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SS 390 B - Study Abroad 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. A study abroad of cultural experiences related to theory learned in major courses. (By Demand)
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SS 390 C - Study Abroad 12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. A study abroad of cultural experiences related to theory learned in major courses. (By Demand)
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SS 390 D - Study Abroad 15 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. A study abroad of cultural experiences related to theory learned in major courses. (By Demand)
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SS 490 A - Internship Abroad 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. Designed to provide students with opportunities for practical experience in various international arenas. (By Demand)
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SS 490 B - Internship Abroad 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. Designed to provide students with opportunities for practical experience in various international arenas. (By Demand)
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SS 490 C - Internship Abroad 12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. Designed to provide students with opportunities for practical experience in various international arenas. (By Demand)
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SS 490 D - Internship Abroad 15 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admitted to upper School. Designed to provide students with opportunities for practical experience in various international arenas. (By Demand)
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Theatre |
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TA 100 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 . Experiential, conceptual, historical, and cultural study of theatre as a unique form of artistic expression, and mirror of human values throughout the world; survey of constituent elements of a theatrical work and its major forms of expression. . (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 102 - Elements of Play Production 3 Credit Hours
The study of the elements of theatrical productions, including opportunities for practical experience in elementary lighting, scene, and costume design. This course also focuses on basic practical construction techniques. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to allow all interested majors and non-majors to gain experience in running various aspects of an actual production, including publicity and promotion, front of house, stage management, and production run crews (lighting, scenery, sound, costume, makeup, etc.) Non-majors who take this course are expected to participate in departmental productions, in one of the areas listed above. This course is repeated for a total of three Credit Hours over the student’s matriculation. (FA, SP)
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TA 110 - Acting I 3 Credit Hours
This course is for non-majors and majors. The course is an introduction to acting and includes its basic elements and techniques in scene and monologue presentation. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 201 - Movement for the Actor 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 110 . Introduction to movement as a fundamental element of the actor’s craft; focus on recognition, development, and understanding of natural physical actions and rhythms, and their application to stage. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 210 - Acting II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 110 or permission of the instructor. Techniques in scene and monologue study from representative plays of the past and present. This course also focuses on auditioning professionally. Students are required to participate in departmental productions either on stage or backstage. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 220 - Theatre Crafts 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: TA 102 . Lecture/laboratory course, covering all phases of craft skills and equipment involved in technical theatre production. Required work in production shops. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 245 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 . Introduction to interpretation of literature in performance, designed to develop and heighten the performer’s responsiveness to the literary text. Includes principles of selecting, cutting, and adapting. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 300 - Theatre Arts Research and Junior Research Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 , TA 302 , TA 301. The Theatre Arts Junior and Senior Seminars essentially function together as a practicum. A practicum combines the artistic and scholarly aspects of the theatre emphasis by following the research model common to the fine arts, that of creative research. In this course, the student will choose a script, or create a performance text, and conduct textual analysis, and research in the historical, theoretical and aesthetic aspects of the piece. The student will complete a Senior Thesis Proposal, along with a proposal for a Senior Showcase. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 302 - Theater History 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 or permission of the instructor. A study of theatrical forms from Classical Greece to Contemporary times; focus on theatre, architecture, scenery, costume, methods of staging, and production, as well as the study of representative works from both western and nonwestern cultures. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 304 - Introduction to Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 220 . Historical and conceptual survey of basic design elements of production scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and their relationship to the theatrical production process. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 307 - Voice Production for the Performer 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 & EN 132 . Techniques for freeing the vocal mechanism breathing phonation, movement to enhance the performer’s craft. Exercises in articulation and dialects as techniques for conveying dramatic intention and character. International Phonetic Alphabet, Standard American Dialect. Fall and Spring
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TA 310 - Acting III 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 & TA 210 or permission of the instructor. Audition required for students without TA 210 background. This course is designed to emphasize styles of acting. Special emphasis on plays drawn from various historical periods. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 320 - Narrative Theatre 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 245 . Directing techniques for staging literary texts not originally written for the theatre, including script adaptation of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction prose. Directing projects required. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 330 - Performance Repertory 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 101, TA 307 , TA 245 . Prospective students must audition for and be cast in the performance troupe. Group performance in dramatic and narrative theatre styles, as well as theatre movement. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 402 - Black American Drama 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 101, EN 131 and EN 132 or permission of the instructor. A study of representative Black American Theatre. This course looks at the development of the African- American Play through works by playwrights such as Dodson, Mitchell, Hansberry, and Wilson. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 420 - Script Interpretation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 , TA 302 . Exploration of the script as a blueprint for realization of the artistic stage image. Special attention given to plot, structure, character treatment, and language style, as they relate to performance, direction, and scenography. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 421 - Directing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 302 , TA 420 . Exploration of conceptual, planning and implementation skills of stage director from script interpretation to rehearsal and performance; to both traditional and nontraditional theatrical modes and images. The course employs creative exercises in an imaginative use of space, time, and materials as they relate to stage direction and design. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 430 - Performance Repertory II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 101 and TA 420 . Prospective students must audition for, and be cast in the performance troupe. Group performance in dramatic and narrative theatre styles, as well as theatre movement. This course is a continuation of TA 330 and involves the staging of more advanced works, in more sophisticated theatrical styles. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
Students and student success coaches will identify an appropriate work arena and site location in the area of theatre arts to provide students with intensive hands-on-work experience. (FA, SP, SU)
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TA 499 - Senior Seminar in Theatre Arts 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 302 , TA 420 , and permission of the instructor. This course is devoted to the completion of work begun in TA 300 . The research culminates in application in the form of a Senior Thesis consisting of two sections; analysis, and historical/theoretical research, as well as an aesthetic and critical self-evaluation of artistic performance and process. In addition, the student presents a Senior Showcase, followed by an oral defense of the paper, and a post-performance critique. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TAA 103 - A Tra-Co-Dram Seminar 1 Credit Hour
The Tra-Co-Dram Seminar course is a studio based course designed to teach basic principles in acting and theatrical production. Students will be engaged in a variety of physical acting exercises, explorations, and applications as related to the theatre, forensics and oral interpretation. The assignments in the course draw on principles from a variety of acting and performance techniques and include elements theatre production, arts administration and directing. Students are required to participate in a public performance and keep a journal of classes and exercises. (FA, SP) (FA, SP)
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TAB 103 - A Dance Seminar 1 Credit Hour
The Dance Seminar course is a studio based course designed to teach basic movement principles in a variety of dance genres/styles. Students will be engaged in a variety of physical exercises, explorations, and applications as related to the art of dance and movement expression. The exercises in the course explore principles from a variety of dance techniques and include elements of body conditioning, African dance, yoga, ballet, jazz, improvisation, and choreography. Students are required to participate in a public performance and keep a journal of classes and exercises. Under the new General Education curriculum, this course can be used to satisfy the PE activity requirement. (FA, SP)
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TAC 103 - A Public Speaking Seminar 1 Credit Hour
A study of the fundamentals of Oral Communication through practice for the purposes of organizing and delivering effective oral messages in a variety of settings. The course prepares students to improve ability to speak before an audience, to listen and analyze speeches, and to increase awareness of the role of communication in our complex society, including the online environment. (FA, SP)
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