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4.00 Credits
A study of the texts and debates surrounding initial encounters between Spaniards, indigenous and African peoples in the "New World," and the establishmentof colonial culture and society. Spanish, indigenous, mestizo, and African perspectives are considered through the study of myth, narratives, poetry, autobiography, and film. Conducted in Spanish. Spanish 204 may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Spanish 311, or 312, or 314, or 315, or permission of instructor. BENOIST.
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4.00 Credits
Intensive study of Cervantes' Don Quijote, with emphasis on the novel's reflectionof Golden Age Spain, its contribution to the genre, and its metafictional dimension. A Plus-2 component may be taken on the Novelas ejemplares or the plays. Conducted in Spanish. Spanish 204 may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Spanish 311, or 312, or 314, or 315, or permission of instructor. RICHTER.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of texts against the background of the literary and cultural history of medieval and Golden Age Spain. Readings may include the Poema del mio Cid; Lazarillo de Tormes; plays by Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderón de la Barca, and Alarcón; and selected poems. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 311, or 312, or 314, or 315, or permission of instructor. FERNANDEZ.
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4.00 Credits
Intensive study of related authors, a particular group or generation, a movement, a genre, and/or a particular work. Topic is announced each time the course is offered. Conducted in Spanish. Spanish 204 may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Spanish 311, or 312, or 314, or 315, or permission of instructor. STAFF.
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2.00 Credits
Guided participation, for major theatre and dance productions, in performance, assistant directing, stage managing, dramaturgy, or design and crew work on sets, lights, props, costumes, or make-up. Qualified students examine problems of production in the theatre while solving these problems in rehearsal and performance. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. S/D/F only. May be repeated for credit. (A maximum of 8 practica credits may count toward graduation.) STAFF.
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2.00 Credits
Beginning dance technique; the principles, terminology, basic history; developing a physical and kinesthetic understanding of concert dance techniques. Possible areas of emphasis include but are not limited to ballet or modern dance. Consult the Schedule of Courses for the specific area of emphasis each semester. S/D/F only. Does not count toward the theatre major. For fees, see Financial Regulations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: none. HURLEY.
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2.00 Credits
Faculty-directed participation for dancing (1 credit) or dancing and choreographing (2 credits) in Dance Troupe, the theatre department's dance company. Qualified students participate in an ensemble environment for four sessions per week. Students learn dance technique, choreography, performance technique, and dance company management. S/D/F only. A yearlong commitment is required. May be repeated for credit each semester. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and audition. (A maximum of 8 practica credits may count toward graduation.) STAFF.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of dramatic performance in its broadest cultural contexts. This foundational course is designed to encourage critical thinking about the inclusive field of performance and how it is created, including orality, festivals, living history museums, trials, political conventions, and sporting events. Students explore both texts and performance events to analyze "What makes an event performance?" and "How is performance made and understood??ecause knowledge is embodied as well as textualized, students will both write and perform components of their final class projects. Prerequisite: none. DELMENICO.
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4.00 Credits
Practical exploration of movement and bodily-based trainings such as pilates, yoga, body-mind centering, and Bartenieff Fundamentals and/or Laban Movement Analysis as preparation for performance. Studio-based exercises will investigate somatic and movement improvisation practices as an alternative means to theorize the relationship of mind to body and to develop greater physical awareness. Not open to those who have had Theatre 106. Prerequisite: none. WOMACK.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the technical aspects of theatre production. Brief exposure to theatre architecture and stage forms, stage painting, properties, lighting, sound, drafting, make-up, and costuming. Emphasis placed on the basic theories and methods of scenic construction. No previous drafting experience necessary. Requirements include one three-hour laboratory each week, plus crew work for one of the major productions during the semester. Prerequisite: none. GORDON.
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