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SOC 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SOC 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SOC 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SOC 222: Sociology of Childhood
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
Uses sociological theory and research findings to examine childhood and adolescence as historical constructs and social contexts (rather than developmental moments) and children as social actors in their own right (not only adults in the making). Pays particular attention to how race, class and gender shape experiences of childhood as we investigate what it means to be a child or adolescent in the United States, how children’s lives are shaped by their social contexts and how children as social actors shape the worlds in which they live. Verduzco-Baker.
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SOC 225: Criminology
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the sociological study of crime, including varying definitions, causes, consequences, and societal responses. Scrutinizes multiple criminological theories (structural and interactionist), research methods, patterns in crime data, and public perception/media coverage, placing crime in a socio-historical context. Issues include criminal occupations, property crime, victimless crime, organized crime, white-collar crime, gangs, sex offenders, intimate violence and capital punishment. Melzer.
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SOC 230: Men and Masculinities
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 , or Women’s and Gender Studies 106 or 116, or permission of instructor.
Examines how biological males are transformed into boys/men who interact in the social world through shared gendered meanings. Analyzes various socio-historical constructions of masculinity both in the United States and beyond, paying particular attention to how these differ over time, across cultures and within subcultures. Focuses on gender as a central organizing principle of society, and how this socially constructed characteristic affects individuals (men and women), society and, quite literally, the world. Also examines relational aspects of gender including women and femininities, as well as comparing masculinities by race, ethnicity, class, age, sexual orientation, etc. Discusses structural inequalities, cultural similarities and differences, and individual issues related to masculinities. Melzer.
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SOC 235: Global Transformations
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ANTH 105 or permission of instructor.
Is “globalization” just a marketing slogan or does it actually describe a process involving profound change in life on this planet? Topics include communication and transportation technologies, political and economic developments, commerce and consumerism in the modern world. Considers relationships between the global and the local and explores whether the changes associated with globalization are best considered as progress or problem. Staff.
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SOC 263: Modern China
(1 Unit)
Same as HIST 263 . Staff.
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SOC 264: International History of Modern Japan
(1 Unit)
Same as INTL 264 . Yoshii.
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SOC 280: Children of Immigrants
(1 Unit)
Same as ETHN 280 . Verduzco-Baker, Staff.
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SOC 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. May be taken more than once for credit. Staff.
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SOC 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. May be taken more than once for credit. Staff.
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SOC 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. May be taken more than once for credit. Staff.
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SOC 312: Sociological Theory
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
An overview of sociological theory from classical to contemporary, and an assessment of how these theories frame research and analysis. Theorists range from the foundational work of Marx, Durkheim and Weber, to the more recent work of Parsons, Goffman and a number of critical and post-structuralist authors. Highly recommended for students who intend to do graduate work in the social sciences. Verduzco-Baker.
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SOC 323: Qualitative Social Research
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
An overview of qualitative social research methods with a focus on three key forms: ethnography, document analysis and interview. Examines research design and a variety of types of data collection and analysis as well as considering ethical issues in social research. Students design and carry out their own research project based on that semester’s theme. Verduzco-Baker.
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SOC 324: Quantitative Social Research
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
An overview of quantitative social research methods and statistics. Topics include problem formulation and connection between theories and research; research designs, measurement and sampling techniques; ethical issues in research; data processing and data analysis with discussion of descriptive statistics; hypothesis testing and chi-square tests of significance; correlation; and multiple regression models. Students design and carry out their own independent research projects in addition to an extensive application of SPSS in laboratory assignments using secondary data. Staff.
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SOC 333: The Sociology of Sex and Gender
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANTH 105 or Women’s and Gender Studies 106 or 116, or permission of instructor.
Examines the social construction and social consequences of gender difference and gender inequality with a specific focus on the United States. Gender theory and research will be used to explore masculinity and femininity as identities, as behavioral expectations and as organizing features of social life. Covers belief systems; broad social institutions such as family, employment, media and health; experiences of sexuality and violence; and individual behavior such as personal styles and modes of interacting with others. Focuses on how gender as an organizing feature of social life benefits some and is disadvantageous to others, paying special attention to how race, ethnicity, class and sexuality intersect with gender. Gender theory and research will be used to explore masculinity and femininity as identities, as behavioral expectations and as organizing features of social life. Melzer.
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SOC 336: Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 and junior standing or above, or permission of instructor.
The study of the relationship between personal experiences and society. Explores how our sense of self, identity, subjective experience, feelings, beliefs, and relationships to and interactions with others are shaped by and influence social life. Focuses on theoretical traditions and trends within micro-sociology and their applications and usefulness for empirical research. Special attention will be paid to connecting the micro-workings of social life to larger institutional, cultural and political processes and issues. Melzer.
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SOC 345: Race and Ethnicity
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANTH 105 or permission of instructor.
Alternative theories of racial and ethnic relations, and their application to groups within the United States. Particular attention will be focused on the reasons for ethnic conflict and strategies for conflict resolution. Verduzco-Baker.
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SOC 350: Comparative Families: A Global Perspective
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANTH 105 or permission of instructor.
What is the family? Is the family a “natural” unit or a social construct? Is the family a dying institution or is it merely changing? How do family structures, values and dynamics vary across cultures? How is family structure in the United States different from those in Nigeria, India, China, Sweden and Saudi Arabia? This course utilizes a comparative perspective to explore the changing family in its historical, cultural, economic, social and political contexts. Topics include variations in family patterns; marriage and related issues such as dating, mate selection, divorce, single parenting and family violence: poverty and stress in family life; communication; power relations; gender roles; and family policies in selected societies. Staff.
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SOC 360: Intimate Violence
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: SOC 101 , SOC 324 (or PSYC 204 ) or permission of instructor.
Examines violence between intimates, primarily (but not solely) within the United States, covering a range of interpersonal relationships (children, parents, spouses, partners, acquaintances, siblings, etc.) as well as various forms of abuse (emotional, physical, neglect, sexual assault/rape, etc.) Traces intimate violence socio-historically, including theoretical, methodological, empirical and applied issues and debates within the field. Analyzes the incidence and prevalence of intimate violence, and, in the process, attempts to identify causes and solutions. Focuses on the importance of structural gender inequality in shaping individuals’ violent behavior and the degree to which gender inequality influences various forms of violence. Melzer.
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SOC 370: Social Stratification
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANTH 105 or permission of instructor.
An examination of the changing patterns of social stratification within the U.S. since World War II. Topics include income and wealth inequality, education and social mobility, the reorganization of the workplace, poverty and social welfare. Verduzco-Baker.
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SOC 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SOC 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SOC 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SOC 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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SOC 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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SOC 401: Seminar
(1/2 Unit)
Staff.
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SOC 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
Staff.
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SOC 408: Senior Paper
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Senior standing, a major in the department.
An intensive study and written paper emphasizing a topic in either anthropology or sociology. Staff.
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SOC 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Staff.
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SOC 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
Staff.
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Spanish For those students with previous experience in Spanish, a placement test will be used in order to determine the appropriate entry-level course. Only those students who have had no previous experience with Spanish may initially enroll in SPAN 101 . In order to ensure classes of relatively equal skill levels, the professor reserves the right to reassign any student who does not seem appropriately qualified for the course in which he or she has enrolled.
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SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish
(1 Unit)
Introduces Spanish language and Hispanic culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Develops the four essential skills—reading, writing, listening and speaking—necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.
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SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish, continued
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 101 , appropriate score on departmental placement test or permission of instructor.
Continuation of SPAN 101 . Expands vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge to enable a more informed interpretation and production of written and spoken communication in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.
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SPAN 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 102 , appropriate score on departmental placement test or permission of instructor.
Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Increased emphasis on conversation, composition and cultural awareness. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.
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SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish, continued
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 201 or permission of instructor.
Continued review of language structure, with particular emphasis on developing conversational skills. Improves fluency through conversation and discussion of writing assignments and literary and cultural readings. Conducted in Spanish Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.
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SPAN 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 300: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Determined by Placement Exam or Instructor’s Permission
The course is designed for students who were raised in a home where Spanish is spoken, who speak or understand Spanish, and are to some degree bilingual in English and Spanish. The course will include composition and conversation, with a focus on aspects of grammar and vocabulary that are of particular interest to heritage learners. Assignments will be based on a variety of readings about contemporary issues of importance to the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish. Lecture Staff
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SPAN 301: Advanced Oral and Written Expression
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 202 , appropriate score on departmental placement test or permission of instructor.
Development of communication skills in Spanish relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal cues and culturally specific idiomatic usage. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation operating within Hispanic cultural norms, as well as key contemporary issues of importance to the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.
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SPAN 302: Advanced Oral and Written Expression through Hispanic Film
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Development of communication skills in Spanish relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal cues and culturally specific idiomatic usage. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation operating within Hispanic cultural norms, as well as key contemporary issues of importance to the Spanish-speaking world. Improves fluency through the viewing, analysis and interpretation of Hispanic film. Conducted in Spanish. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. Staff.
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SPAN 303: Spanish for the Professions
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Designed for students who are interested in studying Spanish in the context of activities related to the professional world (business, health care, education, finance, law, social work, etc.). Emphasizes the specialized vocabulary of the professional world and requires a working knowledge of Spanish grammar. Includes topics ranging from specific professions, to generalized professional concerns, to translation. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 304: Advanced Oral and Written Expression through Creative Writing
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Focus will vary, but may include the following: “Spanish/Latin American/ U.S. Latino Theatre,” “Spanish/Latin American/ U.S. Latino Short Story” and “Spanish/Latin American/ U.S. Latino Poetry.” Introduces the respective genre through readings of literary works and critical and theoretical studies. Includes development of a portfolio of creative writing projects produced individually and collaboratively. Conducted in Spanish. Oswald.
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SPAN 305: Multicultural Spain: Historical Perspectives and Current Issues
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Explores Spanish society as a dynamic multicultural construct—Spain’s changing role in the world; the intersection of Castilian, Galician, Andalusian, Catalan and Basque cultures; shifting demographics, etc.—through the study of historical and literary texts, media sources, and other pertinent cultural artifacts. Studies the historical dimensions of the social phenomena and the historical reasons for the contemporary social, political and cultural situation. Conducted in Spanish. Oswald.
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SPAN 306: South American Identities and Cultural Perspectives
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Examination of past, present and future struggles for identity and cultural perspective in South America, with a focus on the Southern Cone and Andes regions. Explores cultural artifacts such as music, visual arts, performance arts, literature, popular culture and folklore in South America from the pre-Columbian period to the twenty-first century. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 307: Cultural Encounters: Caribbean, Central and North America
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Examines past, present and future struggles of cultural encounters and production in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Explores cultural artifacts such as music, visual arts, performance arts, literature, popular culture and folklore from the legacy of the pre-Columbian period to the twenty-first century and considers this region’s growing interaction with the United States. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 314: Storytellers
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the workings of storytelling. Focuses on the short story as a genre to explore the different ways of narrating through key literary and cultural movements that have defined the Spanish-speaking world, including the oral and pre-Columbian traditions, romanticism, modernism and magical-realism. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 315: Hispanic Studies: Textual Analysis and Interpretation
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 301 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the analysis, interpretation and appreciation of Hispanic literature and culture, focusing on a variety of cultural artifacts from the Spanish-speaking world (literature, painting, music, film, etc.). Special attention will be given to theoretical concerns. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 350: Women in Hispanic Literature
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 314 or SPAN 315 or permission of instructor.
Emphasizes careful reading and discussion of Hispanic prose, poetry and drama, with critical skills being applied particularly to the analysis of female characters and/or to the perspective of women authors. Writing assignments assess students’ comprehension of texts and ability to apply analytical skills within the context of a gender-based theoretical framework. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 360: Key Issues in Spanish Peninsular Literature and Culture
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 305 or SPAN 314 or SPAN 315 , or permission of instructor.
Analysis of a special problem, topic, issue, phenomenon, period, author, genre or movement in Spanish Peninsular Literature and/or culture from its beginning to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Oswald.
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SPAN 361: Key Issues in Latin American Literature and Culture
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: Spanish 306 or 314 or 315, or permission of instructor.
Analysis of a special problem, topic, issue, phenomenon, period, author, genre or movement in Latin American literature and/or culture from its beginning to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 362: Key Issues in U.S. Latino/Chicano Literature and Culture
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 307 or SPAN 314 or SPAN 315 , or permission of instructor.
Analysis of a special problem, topic, issue, phenomenon, period, author, genre or movement in U.S. Latino or Chicano literature and/or culture from its beginning to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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SPAN 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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SPAN 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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SPAN 398: Practicum
(1/2 Unit)
Experience in language teaching in the classroom or with individual students under the close supervision of a regular instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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SPAN 401: Seminar
(1/2 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 314 or SPAN 315 or permission of instructor.
Variable topic seminar. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: SPAN 314 or SPAN 315 or permission of instructor.
Variable topic seminar. Conducted in Spanish. Staff.
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SPAN 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Directed studies generally are reserved for those students who have schedule conflicts between two majors. They are also available for students pursuing honors theses. In specific cases, students may request directed studies that cover topics beyond the scope of the current curriculum. These students are expected to present their proposed plan of study to the instructor for approval well in advance of registration. Staff.
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SPAN 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
Directed studies generally are reserved for those students who have schedule conflicts between two majors. They are also available for students pursuing honors theses. In specific cases, students may request directed studies that cover topics beyond the scope of the current curriculum. These students are expected to present their proposed plan of study to the instructor for approval well in advance of registration. Staff.
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THEA 111: Theatre Arts
(1 Unit)
A study of the nature and foundation of theatre as a unique art form. The course explores the elements which make up dramatic production, the theatre’s historical development and how the theatre relates to contemporary life Not recommended for theatre majors and minors. Staff.
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THEA 151: Basic Acting
(1 Unit)
Fall An introduction to methods and techniques of acting for the student with limited previous acting experience. Students explore exercises and games to expand physical, mental and emotional awareness used in acting. Includes script analysis and scene work.
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THEA 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 209: Dramatic Analysis
(1 Unit)
An introduction to dramatic and theatrical analysis, focusing on how a theatre text works both on the page and on the stage. Students discover “how a play means” by exploring different theoretical approaches and dramatic traditions and performing both dramatic and theatrical analyses. Staff.
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THEA 210: Women in the American Theatre
(1 Unit)
An examination of the contributions of women in all aspects of the American Theatre; a study of the images of women as portrayed in American drama; an introduction to feminist theory and criticism as it relates to theatre and drama. Staff.
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THEA 211: Introduction to Theatrical Technology and Design
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: THEA 111 , THEA 209 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the technical skills used in theatre (scenic construction and painting, costume construction, lighting and sound technology), and the basic principles of scenic, costume, lighting and sound design. Staff.
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THEA 220: Costume and Prop Craft
(1 Unit)
An introduction to aspects of costume and theatrical property design and artisanship including professional presentation skills, basic sewing, millinery (hat making), apparel and textiles terminology, painting and dying science, leatherwork, wig styling, and armor work. Includes costume lab work and hands-on design and construction projects. Staff.
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THEA 251: Acting I
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: THEA 111 , THEA 209 or permission of instructor.
For the student with previous acting experience. Explores exercises, games and pantomimes to expand the physical, mental and emotional awareness used in acting. Includes script analysis and scene work. Starko.
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THEA 280: Historical Perspectives on Theatre: Ancient Greece to 1850
(1 Unit)
An examination of the major periods of theatre history, theatre architecture and conventions, and dramatic literature from fifth century B.C. Greece to mid-nineteenth-century Europe.
Offered periodically. Staff.
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THEA 281: Historical Perspectives on Theatre: 1850 to Present
(1 Unit)
The second of two classes in the theatre history sequence. An examination of dramatic styles, literature, theory and criticism, and movements primarily of the twentieth century. Offered periodically. Staff.
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THEA 285: Ethnicity in Musical Theatre
(1 Unit)
Examines the growth and development of the musical, starting with the nineteenth-century influences: minstrel shows, the black crook and subsequent evolutions. Examines the structure of the musical from its earliest iterations, the influence of operetta, ethnic comedians, Tin Pan Alley composers and the Golden Age, to the concept musical model prevalent today. Looks at racial minorities as subjects, contributors and sources for musicals. Relates the development of the musical to changes in popular music, as indicative of changes in society, and considers the musical as an agent of social change. Starko.
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THEA 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 314: Stage Management
(1/2 Unit)
Covers the mechanics and methods of theatrical stage management/production management, including running rehearsals and performances, and the rules of the Actors’ Equity Association. Presents the basics of production stage management such as scheduling and budgeting. Offered periodically. Staff.
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THEA 315: Scenic, Lighting, and Sound Design for the Theatre
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: THEA 211 and the permission of instructor
A theoretical and practical course in designing scenery, lighting, and sound for the theatre. Students design projects in realistic and non-realistic production styles and in various media. Staff.
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THEA 350: Play Direction
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: THEA 209 , THEA 211 , and THEA 251 , or permission of instructor.
An examination of the role of the director in the theatre, with emphasis on the relationship between the director and the actor and the technical problems which arise in rehearsal and performance. Starko.
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THEA 361: Vocal Technique and Movement
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: THEA 251 or permission of instructor.
An advanced acting course designed to give students greater control over their vocal and physical expression. The course includes individual assessment of strengths and weaknesses coupled with exercises to broaden individual students’ abilities. In addition, students will prepare monologues for future auditions. Starko.
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THEA 365: Interpreting Shakesspeare for the Actor
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: THEA 251 or permission of instructor.
An advanced acting course that examines the textual clues inherent in the Folio versions of Shakespeare’s texts, discovering how they help to illuminate the actor’s role. It will also focus on the vocal and physical aspects of performing Shakespeare, while placing the shows in proper historical and critical perspective. Starko.
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THEA 366: Acting Styles
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: THEA 251 or permission of instructor.
The study of a particular style of acting associated with a specific period or playwright. Involves textual analysis of the playwright or plays of the period as well as specific vocal and physical techniques associated with those works. Topics may include but are not limited to: The Restoration, Brecht, Ancient Greece and Shaw. The topics will vary based on departmental needs and student interest. Course may be repeated once for credit for a total of one full unit. Starko.
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THEA 375: Shakespeare I
(1 Unit)
Same as ENGL 375 . Staff.
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THEA 376: Shakespeare II
(1 Unit)
Same as ENGL 376 . Staff.
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THEA 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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THEA 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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THEA 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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THEA 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
Detailed study of significant and relevant problems in theatre. Specific topic for consideration each year will be determined before fall registration. Staff.
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THEA 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Staff.
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THEA 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
Staff.
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THEA 175: Theatre
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Acting, direction, assistant direction, production design. Staff.
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THEA 176: Theatre
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Acting, direction, assistant direction, production design. Staff.
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