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  • 3.00 Credits

    The course consists of weekly colloquia. Presentations are made principally by students showing their research or creative projects. Faculty and guests may also make presentations. This course is required once for junior or senior Communication Studies & Theatre majors, each of whom must give a presentation. Specific requirements for each major program are supervised by the individual sector advisors. Juniors and seniors outside the area may register and make presentations with prior approval by a Communication Studies & Theatre faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. (1 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course surveys the evolution of theatre, from Ancient Greece through the French Neoclassical Theatre. The course will examine the various social, political, religious, cultural and aesthetic functions of ritual and theatre as they relate to the history of the stage, the evolution of stagecraft, performance conventions and acting techniques. We will study scripts, not so much as dramatic literature, but as they exemplify ideas about the purpose of theatre within their particular, historical moments. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course surveys the evolution of theatre, from the English Restoration to Contemporary Theatre. The course will examine the various social, political, religious, cultural and aesthetic functions of ritual and theatre as they relate to the history of the stage, the evolution of stagecraft, performance conventions and acting techniques. We will study scripts, not so much as dramatic literature, but as they exemplify ideas about the purpose of theatre within their particular, historical moments. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The study of theories and principles related to the use of communication as a means to achieve change. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the factors, processes and message strategies associated with persuasion and motivational analysis in interpersonal and public communication situations. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The productivity of organizations depends on effective oral communication between people. This course takes a developmental approach by combining theory, research and applications for improving interpersonal and public effectiveness in organizations. Prerequisite: CST 100. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the principles and techniques of directing plays. Course includes student investigation of play selection, casting, the rehearsal, process, character, development, production elements, performance mounting and actor-director relationship. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of argument and debate. Study focuses on an integration of formal and informal logic, and fallacies and arguments in a theoretical and practical format. This course incorporates the standards in school and public debating. Prerequisite: CST 100 and CST 309. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The study of the theory and practice of interaction and communication of small groups. Emphasis will be placed on group dynamics, leadership theory and skills, decision-making and problemsolving, conflict management, critical thinking and the task dimension of groups. Prerequisite: CST 100. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will explore the foundations and fundamentals of public discourse: audience analysis and adaptation, speech preparation and organization, support material, and technological aids to presentational speaking. The course will also address ethics in communication, communication apprehension, and critical listening and thinking skills. To demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills, students will prepare and deliver informative, persuasive, argumentative and special occasion speeches in a variety of presentational formats, including extemporaneous, impromptu and manuscript delivery. Prerequisite: CST 100. (3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a study of the responsibilities, organization and methods used in the operations of the stage manager. The course offers a study of special problems and consideration of stage management in and out of rehearsals and the boardroom. This course requires implementation of communication theory to be used in production team and global managerial meetings. (3 s.h.)
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