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3.00 Credits
Goal In addition to meeting the goals of general education, this course will enhance the student's understanding of the roots of prejudice. The course will also provide students with an opportunity to explore their personal attitudes, fears, and hopes concerning race, class, and gender. Content Students will examine essays, novels, biographies, and films in their exploration of the nature of prejudice with an eye to context (race, glass, gender). They will also explore the social psychological impact of prejudice upon the quality of community life through selected community service projects. Taught Occasionally. Gen. Ed. Category Critical thinking; cross-cultural. Credit 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Goal Study the basic principles of theatre as a performing art within its historical context. Develop analytical, critical, writing, and speaking skills. Content Explore and experience different disciplines within theatre, such as acting, directing, design, stage management, and publicity. Read and analyze representative plays from defined periods. View and write reviews of productions. Taught Annually. Gen. Ed. Category Critical thinking. Credit 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
Goal To look critically at plays, performance history, and/or theatrical practices. To develop skills in the analysis, enactment, and interpretation of performance events, theatre literature, or theatre criticism. Content A particular area of theatre or performance will be closely studied through reading and active performance. Expertise in acting will not be required or expected, but short performances will help students analyze performance events during class discussion. Given the occasional change in topic, the course is repeatable one time as THE 112 if the topic is distinct. THE 112 is not a general education course. Taught Annually. Gen. Ed. Category Critical thinking. Credit 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Goal To look critically at plays, performance history, and/or theatrical practices. To develop skills in the analysis, enactment, and interpretation of performance events, theatre literature, or theatre criticism. Content A particular area of theatre or performance will be closely studied through reading and active performance. Expertise in acting will not be required or expected, but short performances will help students analyze performance events during class discussion. Taught Occasionally. Credit 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Goal To introduce students to the fundamentals of acting and to develop the physical, vocal, and emotional freedom necessary for effective dramatic expression. Content Theatre exercises and games, monologues, improvisation, and scene study. Taught Fall, and occasionally Spring. Gen. Ed. Category Artistic expression. Credit 3 hours.
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1.00 Credits
Goal To introduce gentle yoga techniques to release tension, improve vocal and physical expressiveness, and enhance the creative spirit. Content Students will gain strength and flexibility through stretching, breathing exercises, guided deep relaxation, and vocalization. Instruction focuses on each person progressing at her own pace without competition. Taught Occasionally. Credit 1 hour.
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3.00 Credits
Goal To explore the early history of the theatre. To develop analytical, critical, research, and speaking skills. Content An examination of the role of the theatre in society from theories of origins to the Greeks and through the Elizabethan age. The emphasis is on theatre as a reflection of its political, religious, and social contexts. Taught Alternate years. Prerequisites THE 105 or the equivalent or permission of instructor. Credit 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
Goal To explore history of the theatre from the eighteenth century to the present. To develop analytical, critical, research, and speaking skills. Content An examination of performance from the eighteenth century to post-modern practice. Emphasis on the rise of the director and on realistic and anti-realistic movements. Taught Alternate years. Credit 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
Goal To apply the principles explored in THE 125 to advanced scene and monologue study, characterization, and special topics depending on the needs of the class. Content Advanced scene study, characterization, and special topics. Taught Alternate years. Gen. Ed. Category Artistic expression. Prerequisites THE 125 or permission of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Goal To introduce safe methods for simulating fights on stage. Content Physical practice in hand-to-hand combat and the proper use of weapons. Hand-to-hand techniques include falling, throwing, pushing, shoving, dragging, slaps, grabs, punches, and kicking. These form the core for all stage combat as they teach control, partner cooperation, and mutual safety. Focus in the weapons section of the course is on the quarter staff (which teaches confidence, proper distancing, and timing) and on the rapier. Taught Offered occasionally. Credit 3 hours.
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