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Course Criteria
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is intended to equip students with the skills and strategies to expand vocabulary and comprehend reading material beyond literal meaning. Students study vocabulary weekly using context clues, association, and visualization techniques. Students develop skills in finding main idea, details, and inference by reading a variety of literature and expository materials. Students develop critical thinking skills by analyzing, comparing, and contrasting texts, often in writing. Study skills taught include textbook study strategies and note-taking. F, S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity to learn and practice reading comprehension skills that go beyond CSS 122. The course includes vocabulary development, higher level comprehension skills, critical reading and thinking, reading textbooks, reading short fiction, and writing as related to reading. Study Skills taught include marking and annotating textbooks, outlining, mapping, and writing summaries. PR: CSS 122 or recommendation based on placement test F, S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course provides instruction and practice in the fundamentals of writing including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and organization. The student moves from paragraph to essay development using the process approach to writing. Unless otherwise indicated in the semester course schedule, this course is taught using computers in an electronic classroom. F, S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes key elements of essay writing: clarifying a purpose, identifying a specific audience, and adjusting the style and tone accordingly. Development of a thesis, introduction and conclusion are taught, as are the use of transitions and organizational patterns for coherence. Practice in grammar, mechanics and MLA format is provided. Unless otherwise indicated in the semester class schedule, this course is taught using computers in an electronic classroom. PR: CSS 124 or recommendation based on placement test F,S * These courses are developmental in nature and the three credit equivalents do not satisfy degree or certificate program requirements.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the union of the fine and performing arts known as theatre. The focus will be on contemporary theatrical practices, aesthetics and issues. F
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3.00 Credits
This course is a practical study of the roles and functions of actors, directors and stage managers, designers and technicians. This is accomplished through participation in the creation, rehearsal and production of short dramatic presentations. F, S
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3.00 Credits
This course will study the evolution of the Western theatre, from its possible precursors in religious and civic practices in the ancient world to the present day. This course will specifically concentrate on the evolutions of playwrighting, theatrical architecture, performance style and technique, spectacle (including scenery, costumes, special effects and lighting), dramatic theory and criticism and the relationship between the societies studied and their theatres.
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2.00 Credits
This course investigates a broad range of modern and contemporary theories, ideologies, techniques, and processes in the field of stage acting. Students will apply those concepts to in-class exercises, to scene study, and to performances. Students will use those concepts to begin to develop the physical, vocal, and imaginative skills of the actor.
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2.00 Credits
This course delivers an overview of theatre in contemporary London. After an on-campus and/or Internet introductory seminar, students will travel to London for approximately two weeks. They will develop an understanding of the contemporary London theatrical and dramatic scenes through a series of tours, performances, guest lectures, and/or demonstrations. Historical perspective will be added through lectures and theatrical tours. Cross-cultural perspectives will be added by lectures, tours of gardens, museums, monuments, libraries, and individually selected activities and excursions. Students will present final projects on the SCCC campus or via the Internet after their return from London.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a hands-on study of theatrical production. Faculty and staff will produce, direct and design; students will assistant direct, act, stage manage, construct scenery and costumes, operate lights and sound, house manage, operate the box office, compose programs, write and distribute publicity, etc. Students will learn and apply standard professional techniques of theatrical research and theatre production. The instructor and other involved staff will work closely with individuals as well as with groups. The production activities will culminate in public performances of a full-length theatrical work late in the semester. PR: DRA 133 or consent of instructor S
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