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4.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary approach is used to explore transformations in the cultural and emotional meanings of childhood. This course focuses on the development of institutions that serve their needs. It analyzes the disjunction between the social construction of childhood/youth and the lived experience. It examines how inequalities among children and youth vary based on class, gender,race,region,country, and their role as workers or consumers. The course also analyzes the political and economic commonalities among youth and children that relegate them to a separate and frequently segregated sphere of social life. Prerequisite: SOC 1 or permission of instructor. Offered annually.
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4.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary course covering the scientific research on happiness. The course examines the impact of demographic factors, media, work and leisure, government policies, social ties, and personal characteristics on happiness. It has an experiential component; students will do some of the "happiness exercises" which have been developed and tested by scholars doing research in this area. Same as: ARLET 351.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the sociology of religion. Discusses classical and contemporary theorists such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Wuthnow, Corbett, Bellah; explores the practical everyday world of religion; and analyzes the influence of cultural and social factors on religion. Organizing themes vary from year to year. Same as: REL 66.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the rise of religious fundamentalism in comparative perspective. Topics to be covered include the historical development of fundamentalism, the nature and organization of contemporary fundamentalism, the relationship between fundamentalism and the family, state, and education, and significance of fundamentalism in domestic and international politics. Specific attention is given to case studies of the history and religious culture of fundamentalism in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, and comparisons between Western and Eastern religious traditions will be made. The perspective of the course is sociological and the theological, but the ethical and political issues and dilemmas raised by these groups will also be considered. Offered fall semester. Same as: REL 67.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the rise of religious cults and fundamentalist sects in modern society, with special attention to the development of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel and America. Covers both religious and political groups such as Gush Emunim, Habad Hassidim, and B'nai Torah orthodox as well as other sectarian groups of interest to course participants. Discusses sociological, psychological, and ethical issues raised by these groups. Offering to be determined. Same as: REL 41.
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4.00 Credits
Designed for the serious student who wishes to excel in oral communication. Builds on previous experience with extemporaneous and impromptu speaking to give each student practice at speech-making that is specialized to his/her career plans. Emphasizes careful crafting of speeches, debate, fielding questions, leading panel discussions, making an impact in two minutes, and holding interest in longer presentations. Uses video resources to tape and analyze performances. Students are required to attend selected speeches given on campus. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: SPCH 1 or equivalent and permission of instructor. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the development of Western theatre from its origins through the Greeks, Romans, Middle Ages, and Renaissance, in relation to culture and society. Gives consideration to the plays, criticism, theatres, audiences, performers, styles and conventions of theatrical production. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the development of Western theatre in relation to culture and society from the Restoration through the beginnings of Modern Theatre. An exploration of the significant departures and complements to the mainstream as well as other compelling theatre traditions, particularly those of Asia, Indonesia and Africa. Gives consideration to the plays, criticism, theatres, audiences, performers, styles and conventions of theatrical production. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: THEA 109. Offered spring semester .
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2.00 Credits
A survey of Modernism in the Theatre from Realism through Absurdism to the implications of Post-Modernism. Examines significant departures from and complements to the mainstream such as the development of noncommercial theatre and the growth of multiculturalism, performance art and interactive, multidisciplinary theatre. Gives consideration to the plays, criticism, theatres, audiences, performers, styles and conventions of theatrical production. Students will synthesize and correlate classroom work with ongoing observation of historical influences in contemporary theatre, developing familiarity with the particular theatres and artists who are currently interpreting, rejecting or re-inventing theatre history. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: THEA 110. Offered fall semester.
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2.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to the principles of period research for theatrical production. Specific attention will be given to period dress and dcor, research techniques utilized by theatrical designers and technologists, and drafting and rendering techniques. The course will be in lecture format and will include extensive theoretical production projects. Prerequisite: THEA 25. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
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