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3.00 Credits
The course examines the ways in which the English language has developed and changed over the past 1,500 years. Students acquire an understanding of some basic linguistic principles (morphological, phonological, syntactic, and semantic), paying attention to the nature and problems of contemporary English grammar and the history and structure of American English. This course is required for Secondary Education certi?cation in English. Offered each fall. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
In this "Aesthetics" course the study of a variety of dramatic forms and techniques leads to students writing scenes on subjects of their choice. Students will work as authors, editors and critics as they work toward creating a short- or full-length stage, screen, or television play. All facets of script development (from conception to production) will be explored. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This experiential course presents a variety of theater games, scenes, and challenges that are performed without scripts. Improvisation develops quick thinking, involves solving problems "on one's feet," and challenges students to develop their imaginations. This course is a good background for acting, public speaking, and public relations and advertising. Student participation in the course will culminate in a public performance of a collaborative improvisational theater work developed over the course of the semester. 3 credits
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0.50 - 6.00 Credits
This practicum course involves advanced work in connection with the College theater productions. Students will work behind the scenes in all aspects of technical production including scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, and stage management. Students will be responsible for developing these production elements, as well as for "running" them during dress rehearsals and performances. Students will also participate in striking the show at the end of each run. May be repeated for credit. Credit to be arranged
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3.00 Credits
This "Aesthetics" course is offered for students interested in learning the fundamentals of theater directing. The class combines lectures and discussions with hands-on experience. Students will discover what a director does from choosing a script, researching the production, and developing a concept, to casting and directing the play. Students create director's books for one play during the semester and have the opportunity to direct other students in scenes from dramatic literature. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
From Cohan to Sondheim, from Kern to Lloyd Webber, the musical theater remains America's greatest contribution to theatrical literature. In this "Aesthetics" course students will study musicals through a variety of media, as many musicals have been adapted from literature and film to stage and screen. Students will read, discuss, experience, and write about this unique American art form and study musical theater's broad scope from dramatic operas to modern rock musicals. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
In this course students will develop a vocabulary of basic, commonly used dance steps in musical theater choreography and explore a variety of dance styles that are used in contemporary musicals. Students will study famous Broadway choreographers from Bob Fosse to Jerome Robbins to better appreciate the nuances of this uniquely American dance form. Students will apply technique, vocabulary, and composition to create a choreographed piece that demonstrates their understanding of how dance can progress to convey a story in a musical theater production. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Conducted in conjunction with ENG 380, Scriptwriting, this course allows selected actors the opportunity to appear in a scene from new plays. Students will explore various acting styles and genres, with an emphasis on performance in student-authored scripts. Prerequisite: ENG 280 or permission of instructor. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course continues the work of ENG 280 and also offers specialized study in a particular area of theater and acting relevant to student interests. The course will include advanced study of acting in the classics, acting for the musical theater, and acting in comedy. Prerequisite: ENG 280 or permission of instructor. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
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