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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) In this course, students will learn the principles of learning and critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, styles of learning and teaching, notetaking, listening, textbook reading, researching, and testing. They will develop strategies and techniques for analyzing their own learning/thinking skills and processes. Prerequisites: Recommend placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
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1.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This is a performance-oriented course to help students build self-confidence on stage and within yourself and to develop a strong foundation in 21st-century acting techniques. They will perform exercises in front of an audience, including rehearsal and performance of monologues and scenes drawn from multicultural contemporary American theatre. Also covered is training in relaxation and conditioning of the actor's body, voice and mind through improvisations, games, character discussion, and analysis of acting texts. Emphasis is on using a nonthreatening, group-oriented class atmosphere to explore and develop the imagination. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lec) This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in the production of a play. They will first study the different types of theatre and theatre production, and the different ways that sets, costumes, lights, props and sound affect dramatic interpretation. Students will work on a play during the semester, either the mainstage production or one of the all-student lab theatre projects in one or more of the following production areas: acting, assistant directing, stage managing, costuming, lighting, scene designing and construction, box office operating, publicizing and/or promoting; and critique the effectiveness of the production and their work on it. This course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This is a lecture-discussion course that explores the diversity of the live theatre experience through reading assignments, attendance at live theatrical performances, video viewing and in-class discussions. Topics we will cover include multicultural plays and dramatic structure; audience demographics; group response to live theatre; local theatre-going; and an exploration of the political, social and economic impact of theatre in contemporary society. Students will learn to become a more informed theater-goer and to gain individual awareness of being in the audience. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course enhances students' enjoyment and aesthetic pleasure in making decisions about the nature of contemporary television viewing. The course will include topical information on television-viewing patterns and examine types of television drama and comedy. Students will also explore the political and social implications of television in Western culture. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides students with a solid foundation of understanding and practical application of scene design and lighting for the theatre. Coursework focuses on learning the historical background of current practice, a thorough study of contemporary design theory and practice and work on student portfolios of scene designs and lighting designs based on plays chosen for study. Local theatre scene and light designers will visit the class as guest lecturers to aid students in acquiring current design techniques, as well as to share professional career advice and mentoring. Opportunities for design work on lab theatre projects and mainstage productions will be offered to interested students. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course is designed to help students develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the live theatre experience. Students will attend three to four plays at Twin Cities area theatres; analyze one of these performances in a written play review; meet theatre artists; and become familiar with theatre criticism, theatre operations, and artistic policies of various local theatre companies. A student ticket fee will cover the expense of the ticket prices for the shows attended by the class. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) In this class, students will focus on the performance of a variety of multicultural readings (plays, short stories, poems) from global literature. While there may be extensive reading of new play scripts, prose works and poetry, the emphasis of the course will be on the spoken word and the effect of multicultural works in performance. It is assumed that students will not necessarily have training or preparation in performance. Classes will involve group warm-ups, vocal exercise, discussion of readings, and solo and group performances. The basic objective of this theatre course is to experience multicultural literature in performance and to share insights into our multicultural society. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credits (1.00 lec) This course provides students with the opportunity to study one of the nation's leading regional theater companies, the Guthrie Theater. Students will learn about the history, operations, philosophy, mission and artistic goals, and the current season of plays at the Guthrie. They will read in class the script of a current play in production at the Guthrie, then go see that play in performance there and learn how to write a play review about what they saw. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credits (1.00 lec) This course provides students with the opportunity to study one of the world's leading theatres devoted to plays for children and teenagers, the Children's Theatre Company (CTC). Students will learn about the history, operations, philosophy, mission and artistic goals, and the current season of plays at CTC. They will read in class the script of a current play in production at CTC, then go see that play in performance there and learn how to write a play review about what they saw. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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