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  • LAT 304: Banned and Forbidden:Freedom of Speech in

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Film This course studies various attempts to limit freedom of speech in popular film, on both the national and local levels. Students follow how interest groups organized to protest the depiction of racial stereotypes and the frank portrayals of sex and power in Hollywood's Pre-Code era, as well as propaganda films of the Nazi and Soviet periods and recent non-traditional treatments of religious subjects and greater openness about same-sex subjects. The class traces changing patterns of censorship through landmark films, including "I'm No Angel" (1933), "The Miracle" (1948), "Last Temptation of Christ" (1988), "Boys Don't Cry" (1999), and "Battle Royale" (2001). This course may be used as an elective to fulfill the General Education requirement in fine arts or humanities. Prerequisite(s): none. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 305: The American Family in Popular Film

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    The goal of this course is to understand the social, economic, and historical contexts that have shaped our picture of the American family in its many configurations, and to question the ideals and realities that underlie this picture. Both in class and at home, students will study Hollywood depictions of the Ideal Family, as well as the specific circumstances that change the dynamics within particular families such as single-parent and immigrant households. This course will also examine how popular film genres challenge the strength of the family even as they confirm it. This course may be used as an elective to fulfill the Fine Arts and Humanities General Education requirement and may also be applied to a Fine Arts major. Prerequisite(s): none. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 312: Theme-Oriented Drama

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This participation class in creative drama focuses on the design and implementation of theme-oriented drama. Course culminates with students constructing and leading dramas with class participants. Counts in Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 316: Advanced Children's Theatre

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Students observe and evaluate activities used in the Demonstration School; participation will often be requested. The philosophy, techniques, and materials of creative dramatics are discussed and developed in class. Counts in Communications or Fine Arts Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 320: Storytelling and Story Theatre

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Students will learn to unify the telling of stories through the spoken word and theatrical convention. A studio course designed to sensitize students to the dramatic components of a story while empowering them to bring it to life. Counts in Communications or Humanities or Fine Arts Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 324: Minority Theatre

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    The study of major western plays written by minority playwrights in a historical and contemporary context. Will focus largely on common minority social issues as represented in modern and contemporary dramatic literature. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT221. Counts in Humanities or Fine Arts Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 326: Women in Theatre

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    An examination of the role of women in the theatre, placed in an historical and contemporary context. Largely a survey course focusing on plays by, for, and about women. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT221. Counts in Humanities or Fine Arts Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 330: Theatre History and Literature I

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    A comprehensive survey of the history of the theatre as examined through the aid of plays and background materials. Aspects of the theatrical production of each period discussed, as well as trends in production traced from the origin of theatre to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: LAT220. Counts in Humanities or Fine Arts Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 332: Modern Drama

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    A continuation of the history of the theatre and drama. Representative plays from America, Britain, and the Continent of the last 125 years studied, with emphasis on the various types of dramatic structure. Human situations of concern to the dramatist, as well as social, political, and psychological trends of the 20th century discussed. Counts in Humanities or Fine Arts Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAT 333: Stage Directing

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Study of the art of stage directing includes advanced script analysis and preparation, character analysis, and staging techniques. A studio course culminating in student-directed one-act plays. Prerequisite: LAT220, LAT230 and LAT221 or consent of instructor. Counts in Communications or Humanities or Fine Arts Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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