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3.00 Credits
Examines the ways that culture - ideologies, symbols, rituals, art, music, film - influences the political sphere and becomes an arena for contentious politics. Special attention will be given to the fall Presidential election campaigns. Topics include revolutions and state-formation, electoral politics, the politicization of social problems, national identity and collective memory, and conflicts over contemporary art, television and popular culture. Prerequisite, one social science course or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 12. Ellingson.
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3.00 Credits
For concentrators preparing to write a thesis. Includes exploration of the range of sociological topics, lectures by departmental faculty on research areas and techniques and workshops on bibliographic methods, site selection and access, and writing of research results. Culminates in presentation of a detailed thesis proposal. (Writing-intensive.) (Oral Presentations.) Open to senior concentrators only. Maximum enrollment, 20. Irons.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation, through original research, of a sociological topic resulting in a thesis. Open to seniors only. The Department.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Through the introduction of a variety of performance genres, this course develops oral communication, public speaking and public performance skills. Although no prior experience in performance or public speaking is expected, students will learn about and participate in such genres as storytelling, solo performance, hip-hop theatre, spoken word poetry, Sprechstimme and cabaret. Students will learn basics of speaking in front of the camera and a live audience. Writer/performers to be studied/performed include Tim Miller, Karen Finley, Ntozake Shange, Danny Hoch, Sarah Jones and Bertolt Brecht. (Oral Presentations.)
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3.00 Credits
Combines the study of contemporary theatre and drama as it reflects, represents and interprets diverse American cultures, with a hands-on examination of how theatre is made. Through projects, the class examines the challenges posed by a variety of genres and seeks to develop the skills and collaborative strategies necessary to realize dramatic texts on the stage and to communicate clearly with an audience. No knowledge of theatre required. Open to seniors. Offered in alternate years. (Oral Presentations.) (Proseminar.) Maximum enrollment, 16.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the performances of diverse world cultures, interweaving critical and historical perspectives with a hands-on examination of how and why theatre is created. (Oral Presentations.) Although no prior performance experience is necessary, students may be expected to participate in workshops. Open to seniors.
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3.00 Credits
Through the exploration of basic visual elements including color, form, space and movement, students learn to communicate complex ideas and narratives non-verbally. While focusing on performing arts, we will also examine relevant works of fine art, architecture, film and video. Assignments consist of individual and group projects and presentations, putting into practice concepts discussed in class. While no previous art or theater experience is necessary, students should be prepared to face the challenge of expressing themselves outside the realm of written papers and oral presentations. (Oral Presentations.) (Proseminar.) Not open to senior Theatre concentrators except with permission of the instructor.. Maximum enrollment, 16.
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3.00 Credits
A lecture/laboratory course in the design of scenery for the stage. Study of principles of composition, materials and fundamentals of drafting and rendering, eventuating in practical scenic designs with floor plans, elevations, sections and models. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, 110, 120 or 130, or Art 104 or 109. Maximum enrollment, 12.
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3.00 Credits
A lecture/laboratory course in lighting for the stage. Study of principles of composition, graphic notation, electrical practice and its control, eventuating in practical lighting designs with plots, sections and control charts. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, 105. Maximum enrollment, 12.
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