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SPN 212 Diploma De Espanol Como Lengua Extranjera 3 Credit(s)
Issued by the Ministry of Education of Spain, the DELE offers official recognition of various levels of mastery of the Spanish language. This course is built on learning experiences specifically targeted at the DELE examination. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 220 Spanish for Native Speakers 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on grammatical and lexical study needed by students who have already acquired a high level of oral proficiency in a native, non-academic environment. Offered bi-annually. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 222 Spanish for Business, Travel & Tourism 3 Credit(s)
Authentic materials and situations in the worlds of business and hospitality will form the basis for this course. Students will gain insight into cultural and linguistic customs, as well as increase mastery over the language competencies specific to each environment. Areas such as banking trade, commerce, and hotel and restaurant management will be presented. Students will have ample opportunity to develop proficiency in both written and verbal communication. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 250 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals 3 Credit(s)
This course provides conversational Spanish tools for professionals in the medical fields who already have a foundation in Spanish. It provides linguistic knowledge and practice in the medical field and to effectively communicate with Spanish speakers about health matters, including specialized medical vocabulary and expressions, as well as matters of cultural competence about health care and medical issues for Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. Pre-requisites: SPN202 (4 semesters of college Spanish), 3 years of high-school Spanish, or permission from department chairperson.
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SPN 350 Advanced Spanish Grammar 3 Credit(s)
A study of the finer points of standard Spanish grammar. Three hours of class work per week. Elective for Spanish Minors. Typically offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 351 Advanced Conversational Spanish 3 Credit(s)
The aim of this course is to help the student develop greater fluency in the spoken language. Emphasis is placed on the vocabulary and idioms encountered in day-to-day living. Three hours of class work per week. Typically offered each spring. Elective for Elementary Education. Native speakers of Spanish should not take this course without permission from the chairperson.
Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 353 Readings From the Hispanic World 3 Credit(s) WC
This course explores the techniques of critical reading while furthering understanding of the various Hispanic cultures. Essays and literary selections introduce students to the principles of textual analysis and serve as topics for class discussion, while providing insight into various aspects of the Hispanic experience. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 354 Spanish Composition Through Film 3 Credit(s) W-II
Various aspects of Hispanic culture, as depicted in selected Spanish language films, generate topics for composition in Spanish. Writing proficiency attained at the intermediate level is further developed with a variety of writing assignments and reflection on the writing process, while cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world is broadened. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: SPN 202 or the equivalent and W-I course.
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SPN 380 Peer Tutoring 3 Credit(s)
Students will learn and practice distinct foreign language methodologies as appropriate to teaching and peer-tutoring activities through occasional seminars to learn to integrate foreign language teaching theory with practice. Students
will engage in on-campus and/or off- campus internships in Spanish. Responsibilities include designing teaching or tutorial activities, providing review materials and assessing student progress. Spanish faculty supervise all activities.
perquisite: SPN350 or SPN351 or SPN353 or SPN354 or equivalent proficiency as determined by the Foreign Languages Department.
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SPN 385 Community Placements 3 Credit(s)
Students will engage in on-campus and/or off-campus internships in Spanish. Local community agencies and institutions, such as NSCAP (North Shore Community Access Program) and the Girl Scouts, will provide students with opportunities in the Spanish-speaking community involving family, group and individual contact. Students will be supervised on-site and have periodic meetings with Spanish faculty to assess and evaluate performance and progress. Prerequisite: or or or , and proficiency appropriate to the placement.
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SPN 388A Methodology of Teaching Spanish P-6 3 Credit(s)
The course will survey the history and theory of elementary foreign language teaching. Activities related to the teaching and assessment at the elementary level of the four skills of the language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) as well as its culture will be explored and practiced. A study of the National Standards, the Massachusetts Frameworks and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines will be conducted and then applied to practical classroom examples. Topics examined include teaching resources, curriculum development, unit and lesson planning, classroom management, testing and assessment, and the use of technology in teaching. The course includes a 20-hour pre-practicum experience at an area school. This course is normally taken during the Senior year. Conducted in Spanish. Not open to students who received credit for SPN388. Prerequisites: The successful completion of the required EDU courses as well as the taking and passing of the three parts of the Massachusetts teachers test. This course is normally taken during the Senior year. Permission of the Secondary Ed Coordinator required.
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SPN 389 Methodology of Teaching Spanish 5-12 3 Credit(s)
This course will survey the history and theory of secondary foreign language teaching. Activities related to the teaching and assessment at the secondary level of the four skills of the language (speaking, listening, reading, writing) as well as its culture will be explored and practiced. A study of the National Standards, the Massachusetts Frameworks and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines will be conducted and then applied to practical classroom examples. Topics examined include teaching resources, curriculum development, unit and lesson planning, classroom management, testing and assessment, and the use of technology in teaching. The course includes a 20 hours pre-practicum experience at an area school. Conducted in Spanish. Requirements: Normally taken during the Senior year. Prerequisite: Permission of the Secondary Ed Coordinator required.
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SPN 401 Introduction to Spanish Literature I 3 Credit(s)
A exploration of Peninsular Spanish literature revealing essential aspects of Spain’s value system (faith, reason, passion, society, art, etc.) and their effect on literary expression. The readings exemplify various genres (poetry, essay, novel, drama, short story) and are representative of major periods from the pre-medieval through the Golden Age. Conducted in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: SPN350 or SPN351 or SPN353 or SPN354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 402 Introduction to Spanish Literature II 3 Credit(s)
Peninsular Spanish literature from the 18th century to the present. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. This course together with SPN401 will satisfy the one-year Literature Sequence distribution requirement. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 405 The Spanish-Speaking World Through Film 3 Credit(s)
A selection of films will be used as a source of meaningful cultural information to understand history, politics and social problems in the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis will be placed on the themes of memory, immigration, exile, identity and oppression. Readings, lectures, script writing and discussions in Spanish will complement the films. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 412 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the scientific study of the Spanish language. The course first briefly reviews the social history and current extension of Spanish, as well as the many dimensions of linguistic analysis. The main part of the course is devoted to exploring the sound system of Spanish, including dialectal and stylistic variation, orthography, and the sound changes from Latin to Spanish. Spanish and English are compared with regards to their sound systems and their Latinate vocabulary. Conducted in Spanish. Elective for Spanish minors. Typically offered every third semester. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 415A The Cultures of Spain 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the historical, political, intellectual, and cultural factors which have molded the Spanish people. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. Three lectures hours per week. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 416 Latin American Cultures 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the historical, political and cultural aspects of the cultures of the Hispanic-American world from ancient indigenous civilizations to the present day. It explores the interaction between Spain and its colonies, and study the United States and Hispanic-America, looking at the impact of racism and oppression on its cultures. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 or SPN 353 or SPN 354 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 417 Latin-American Literatures I 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the literary movements in Latin America from colonial days through independence. The course explores the interaction between Spain and Latin America, looking at the impact of discrimination, gender roles and colonial oppression on Hispanic American indigenous and mestizo cultures. Readings/discussions in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. This course and SPN 418 satisfies the one-year literature sequence distribution requirement. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 418 Latin American Literature II 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the literary movements in Latin America from modernism to the present. The course will explore the impact of discrimination, gender roles and class oppression in Latin America, and its interaction with the United States. Readings, lectures and discussions in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. This course and SPN 417 will satisfy the one-year literature sequence distribution requirement. Elective for Spanish minors. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 420 U.S. Latinx Literature in Spanish 3 Credit(s) DPDS
This course is designed to introduce students to the diversity and richness of the 20th century Latinx cultures in the United States and to familiarize them with Latinx Literature. Class discussions and writing assignments will focus in textual interpretation and historical/cultural aspects of Latinx minority dealing with power dynamics that include ethniciity and gender issues. It will also consider the use of poetry as advocacy. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week.
Pre-requisite: SPN350 or SPN351 or SPN353 or SPN354 or proficiency in Spanish above the intermediate level with permission of the Department’s Chairperson.
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SPN 450 Spanish Translation 3 Credit(s)
Development of the basic techniques needed for translation and interpretation. Considerable practice given to both translating into and from the native language (English/Spanish). Material will be taken from literary and non-literary genres and styles. Emphasis will be placed on command of appropriate professional lexicon and awareness of the relationship between language and culture. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Any course in the SPN300 or 400 series, or equivalent proficiency in Spanish as determined by the World Languages and Cultures Department.
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SPN 480N Seminar in the Literatures of the Spanish-Speaking World 3 Credit(s)
Centered on group discussions of literary and critical works, the course presents topics chosen to promote in-depth understanding of various aspects of Hispanic literatures and culture. Perspectives may range from the traditional to the contemporary, from the mainstream to the marginal. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for SPN480. Prerequisite: Any course in the SPN300 or SPN400 series.
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SPN 490 Advanced Professional Spanish Across the Curriculum 3 Credit(s)
An interdisciplinary round table discussion course. Students will research and present professional materials from Spanish language sources relevant to courses taken outside the Foreign Languages Department. This course will integrate language study and use with the study of disciplinary content in the humanities and fine arts, in social and behavioral sciences and in professional and pre-professional programs. Prerequisite: SPN 350 or SPN 351 .
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SPN 495 Seminar in Linguistics 3 Credit(s)
This course provides advanced students with an opportunity to reflect more deeply on topics related to the Spanish language system or to the place of the language in society and culture. It covers various areas of language study not usually examined in lower level courses and will expand on topics covered in SPN412. Course topics may include Spanish/English contrastive linguistics, sociolinguistics of the Spanish-speaking world; and advanced Romance linguistics. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SPN 500 Directed Study in Spanish 3 Credit(s)
An individualized, in-depth course taking into account the needs and interests of the student and the areas of expertise of the faculty member supervising the directed study. Prerequisites: SPN 202 or SPN202Z, and permission of Department Chairperson.
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SPN 501 Senior Seminar With Thesis 3 Credit(s) W-III
Students will write a thesis pertaining to their chosen concentration. Progress will be assessed at weekly group discussions,which meet once per week. Students will be guided in research methods, in the process of writing and revising a thesis, and in writing for public presentation and presentation skills. Required of all World Language & Cultures majors in any of the Spanish concentrations.
Prerequisites: Three Spanish courses at the 400 level or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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WLC 203 The Spanish-Speaking World I 3 Credit(s) WC
An interdisciplinary introduction to the peoples and cultures of Spain. The course provides a panoramic overview of Hispanic culture in Spain through the study of a variety of cultural texts that include movies, music, newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and the Internet. Three hours of class work per week. Taught in English.
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WLC 204 The Spanish-speaking World II 3 Credit(s) WC
An interdisciplinary introduction to the history and cultures of Latin America. The course also notes the contrasts and similarities between the countries that comprise this vast and complex region through the study of a variety of cultural texts that include films, music, newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and the Internet. Three hours of class work per week. Class conducted in English with readings in English.
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SWK 101 The Profession of Social Work 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the role of the social worker in addressing the needs of individuals, families, groups and communities. Special emphasis is placed on the values and ethics that inform and guide social work practice. Students examine the relationship between situations involving individuals, families, organizations and communities, and the role of the social worker in those situations. The course highlights a variety of community services and specifies how social workers in those settings address human needs.
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SWK 102 Social Welfare Past and Present 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the function of social welfare in society from various perspectives. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of the US social welfare system and its relationship to important social issues, including poverty and wealth. Social welfare is studied from a policy perspective, and students are given the tools for beginning social policy analysis. Students develop and articulate perspectives on social welfare and examine their own values concerning human need.
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SWK 200 Social Services Volunteer Practice 3 Credit(s)
This course provides students with a real-life exposure to social work and helps students test their own interest in working in the helping professions. Through structured volunteer and course work, students acquire knowledge and skills related to social work professionalism, communication, practice, agencies, and values. Prerequisite: SWK101 or SWK102 .
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SWK 222 Forensic Social Work 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the professional arena of forensic social work at the intersection of social work and the legal system in the United States. Using a life course perspective, students are exposed to innovative practice, research and advocacy solutions that address the psychosocial determinants of health, well-being, and legal/justice involvement. Course participants will increase their knowledge, values, and specific skills for collaborative interdisciplinary work with forensic populations in diverse practice settings, such as healthcare, social service, and legal settings, including protective services, the courts, and corrections. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Social Work majors and minors only or permission from department chair.
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SWK 261 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 3 Credit(s)
This is one of two courses which consider the interface between behavioral/psychological processes and the social environment out of which they grow. Emphasis is given to systems theory, group dynamics, organizational and community processes. The course draws linkages between this content and the provision of social services to individuals, families, groups, and communities by social workers based in organizational settings. Not open to students who have completed SWK360. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and SOC 110 or approval of Department Chairperson.
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SWK 301 Generalist Practice I 3 Credit(s)
The first of a two-semester sequence preparing students for generalist practice guided by the values and ethics of the social work profession. Included are the beginning stages of the problem-solving process, relationship building, interviewing, data collection, and assessment with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities. Three lecture hours per week plus videotaping. Required of and open only to Social Work majors. Prerequisites: Junior status; 2.7 average on whichever of the following courses the student has taken: SWK 101 , SWK 102 , SWK 200 , SWK 261 , and SWK 270 .
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SWK 305 Social Work Practice I 3 Credit(s)
This course is the first of a three semester sequence introducing students to generalist social work practice guided by professional values, ethics and theories of social action. Included are beginning skills related to the planned-change process, interviewing, data collection, and assessment with individuals, groups, and communities. There are three lecture hours per week plus videotaping. This course is required of and open to only Social Work majors. Prerequisites: Junior status, 2.7 average in SWK101, SWK102, SWK200, (or SWK510) SWK261 and SWK270, and successful completion of the social work department’s professional readiness process.
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SWK 325 Developmental Disabilities in a Social Work Context 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the theoretical, social, political and social work practice aspects of working with people with disabilities, with emphasis on developmental disabilities (DD). Focus is on delivery systems serving people with DD and issues involved in social work practice with this population. Particular attention is paid to the at-risk status of persons with DD. Students use various strategies to clarify their personal potential to work with persons with disabilities. Three lecture hours per week.
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SWK 330 Social Services for Women Clients 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the needs of women and on services provided for them as a class of social service clients. A major theme is the issue of sexism and its effect on women. The course covers both conventional and non-conventional services for women, the impact of the women’s movement and the changing roles of women upon these services. The practical implications of sexist norms in society are explored and non-sexist models are developed. Three lecture hours per week.
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SWK 333 Poverty, Inequality, and Social Justice: Implications for Social Work Practice 3 Credit(s)
The course deals with theoretical perspectives and practice implications related to poverty, the extent and causes of injustice in our society, and social and economic trends (e.g., institutional and social policy issues, classism, racism, sexism, and political-economic issues). The course also explores individual, family, group, community, and system-wide change strategies for prevention and intervention of poverty, inequality, and social injustice. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: SWK101 , SWK102 , SWK200 , SWK270 , & SWK 261 .
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SWK 335 Social Policy: Theory and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
The knowledge and skills needed for the policy component of generalist social work practice are the focus of this course. Skill in social welfare policy research analysis and evaluate is developed and students gain experience in preparing and presenting a policy position. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for SWK410. Prerequisites: SWK102 and SWK261.
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SWK 342 Systems of Care for Child Welfare 3 Credit(s)
The System of Care (SOC) approach has been implemented by a variety of human services systems because of its potential to support efforts to improve these systems in ways that lead to better services and more positive outcomes for individuals and families. This course will focus on skill building in areas such as writing, public speaking, and family assessment as related to utilizing the SOC perspective to improve outcomes for children and families involved in the child welfare system. Students will be able to define the SOC framework and guiding principles; demonstrate the ability to apply the SOC principles to child welfare practice; be able to identify the SOC infrastructure needs of their respective communities; and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to provide services to children and families under a SOC framework. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:
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SWK 355 Spirituality and Social Work Practice 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a framework of knowledge, values, skills and experiences for spiritually-sensitive social work practice. In order to prepare students to respond competently and ethically to diverse spiritual perspectives, a comparative, critically reflective approach to the content is utilized. Students will critically examine the roles of religion and spirituality in supporting or impeding human functioning and a socially just society. Students will develop self-awareness of religion and spiritual diversity. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and PSY101 or SWK101 or SOC110.
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SWK 361 Human Behavior & the Social Environment II 3 Credit(s) W-II
This course is one of two courses which consider the interface between behavioral/psychological processes and the social environment out of which they grow. The ecological perspective provides an integrating model for foundation material from biology, psychology, sociology, and social work theory. This course emphasizes individual and family development models within social environments of communities and culture. The course draws linkages between this content and the provision of social services to individuals, families, groups, and communities by social workers based in organizational settings. Prerequisites: W-I course, PSY 101, SOC 201.
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SWK 365 Understanding Suicide: Policy, Theory, and Practice 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will examine the public health issue of suicide, with specific attention to prevention, intervention, and postvention. Students will gain an understanding of suicide epidemiology, theory, policy, and risk and protective factors. There are three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: SWK101 , SWK261 , SWK270 , and Junior status.
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SWK 372 Institute for Undoing Racism 3 Credit(s)
The Institute for Undoing Racism is designed to enhance the student’s awareness of the phenomenon of racism and the methods and techniques to undo it. The Institute provides knowledge, emphasizes values, and offers skills to eliminate racism on a personal and institutional level. Students enrolled in this course must participate in the scheduled classes and an intensive weekend session. They must also do the required assigned readings, submit various written assignments, and design an action plan that focuses on undoing racism.
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SWK 373 Selected Topics in Social Work 3 Credit(s)
This three-credit course offers advanced students the opportunity to develop increased knowledge, skills, and competencies in selected areas of social work practice. The topic will be announced in advance. Topics vary based on current events, student interest, and faculty expertise. Provided the topic area covered is different, this course may be repeated one time for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior status and completion of all 100-level and 200-level social work courses or permission of department chairperson.
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SWK 381 Social Work Research Methods I 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the general principles of research methods in social sciences with a particular emphasis on the use of research findings to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery. Students become familiar with basic quantitative and qualitative research and are able to critique relevant literature. A plan to incorporate critically appraised information into current social practice is developed. Required of and open to Social Work Majors in the fall semester of the junior year. In order to complete the research sequence, students must successfully complete SWK 381 in order to enroll in SWK 382. This course is not open to students who have taken SWK 380. Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement.
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SWK 382 Social Work Research Methods II 3 Credit(s)
This is the second of a two-course sequence that focuses on basic research methods and concepts used in building knowledge for social work practice. The course builds on knowledge and skill for social work research covered in SWK 381, including the application of data analysis and statistical techniques, as well as writing and distribution of results. In addition, the ethical and human diversity issues associated with data gathering are considered. Required of and open only to Social Work Majors in the spring semester of the junior year. Prerequisite:SWK 381
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SWK 385 Social Services in Mental Health Settings 3 Credit(s)
This course offers a broad introduction to social work in the field of mental health including work in institutional and community-based settings. Major policy considerations in the delivery of mental health services are addressed as well as a variety of intervention strategies. A major emphasis is on the social worker’s role in the mental health field and as a member of an interdisciplinary team with other mental health professionals. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.
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SWK 395 Social Work and the Elderly 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the status of the elderly and the special problems they confront in our society. It focuses on social agencies and other service resources for the elderly and analyzes those policies which most affect their lives. Students are encouraged to develop sensitivity to factors involved in the aging process and to develop the attitudinal self-awareness necessary for empowering elderly clients. Three lecture hours per week.
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SWK 401 Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families & Groups 3 Credit(s) W-III
This course is the second of a three semester sequence introducing students to generalist practice. This course focus on intervention and evaluations with individuals, families and groups guided by the values, ethics and theories of the social work profession. Students will build on the writing skills learned in W-I and W-II courses to learn to write for the discipline of social work. These types of discipline specific writing include assessments, process recordings, research papers, and progress notes. There are three lecture hours per week. This course is required of and open to only Social Work majors. Prerequisites: Senior status, SWK305 (with a grade of a B-), SWK361 (with a minimum grade of C) and level II writing course. Co-requisite: SWK404 and SWK406.
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SWK 402 Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the function of macro social work practices in society from various political and theoretical perspectives. Attention is paid to various function, activities, and roles that constitute the macro practice world, as encountered in organizations and communities. Students are helped to develop and to articulate their own perspectives and examine social work values as they relate to macro practice in the socio-political environment. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SWK335 & SWK401 (with a minimum grade of B-). Corequisites: SWK405 and SWK407.
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SWK 404 Field Education I 5 Credit(s)
The student is placed in a social work agency or institution under the supervision of a qualified social worker for a minimum of 425 hours of professional practice over both courses. The educational quality of the field experience is assured by a faculty person who maintains a liaison relationship with the agency. Required of and open only to Social Work majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. Field Education Seminar I (SWK406) accompanies this course and must be taken concurrently with Field Education I. In order to pass one course, the student must also pass the other course. Prerequisite: A grade of B- or better in SWK 302 . Co-requisite: .
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SWK 405 Field Education II 5 Credit(s)
The student is placed in a social work agency or institution under the supervision of a qualified social worker for a minimum of 425 hours of professional practice over both courses. The educational quality of the field experience is assured by a faculty person who maintains a liaison relationship with the agency. Required of and open only to Social Work majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. Field Education Seminar II (SWK407) accompanies this course and must be taken concurrently with Field Education II. In order to successfully pass one course, the student must also pass the other course. Prerequisites: and . Co-requisite:
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SWK 406 Field Education Seminar I 1 Credit(s)
The goals of the seminar are to reinforce and synthesize social work values, concepts, principles and skills learned in the classroom and the field work experience. Students are expected to do special readings and assignments as well as share with their peers the knowledge they gained from their field work experiences. One seminar session of 1 1/4 hours per week. Required of and open only to Social Work majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. Field Education I (SWK404) accompanies this course and must be taken concurrently with Field Education Seminar I. In order to pass one course, the student must also pass the other course. Co-requisite: .
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SWK 407 Field Education Seminar II 1 Credit(s)
The goals of the seminar are to reinforce and synthesize social work values, concepts, principles and skills learned in the classroom and the field work experience. Students are expected to do special readings and assignments as well as share with their peers the knowledge they gained from their field work experiences. One seminar session of 1 1/4 hours per week. Required of and open only to Social Work majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. Field Education II (SWK405) accompanies this course and must be taken concurrently with Field Education Seminar II. In order to pass one course, the student must also pass the other course. Co-requisite: .
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SWK 420 Social Work Intervention with Groups 3 Credit(s)
This course presents basic theory and concepts of small group dynamics. It examines the role of the social worker as group facilitator in a variety of settings. The course provides students with the opportunity to discuss the dynamics of facilitating group process within family, neighborhood and community groups. Three lecture hours per week.
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SWK 450 Child Abuse and Neglect: Emotional, Social, Legal, Interventive Aspects 3 Credit(s)
This course offers a conceptual framework for understanding the dynamics of child abuse and neglect. It examines the historical, legal, policy, treatment and prevention issues concerning child abuse and neglect. The course methods consist of lectures, films, role play, case studies and guest lecturers. Three lecture hours per week.
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SWK 455A Services and Treatment for Substance Abuse 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide a broad range of practical and theoretical information about substance abuse as a major problem in our society. Students examine and evaluate the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, the causes of substance abuse and methods of prevention, recognition and treatment. Special effort is directed toward the development of skills and expertise in dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or PSY 101 .
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SWK 475 Social Services for the Adolescent 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on adolescent needs and development in the context of social service delivery systems. Private and governmental service delivery systems and programs are delineated. Successful therapeutic techniques and strategies for working with adolescents are covered. A wide range of adolescent problems are discussed and the structures set up to address them are explored. Three lecture hours per week.
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SWK 500 Social Work Leadership Seminar 1 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to leadership in the field of social work. A variety of social work leadership roles, opportunities, principles, styles, and skills are explored. In addition to in-class learning experiences, students will engage in leadership experiences outside of class. One seminar session of 1.25 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Junior status or permission of department chairperson.
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SWK 510 Directed Study in the Generalist Approach 3 Credit(s)
Enrollment limited to students with considerable volunteer or employment experience in the social services and who can provide required supporting documents from a social service agency. Students must meet initially with the Department Chairperson of the School of Social Work. The directed study focuses on facilitating the students’ analysis of previous social service experience within the framework of the generalist approach in social work. A substantial paper is required. This course may substitute for SWK 200 , Social Services Volunteer Practicum.
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SWK 515 Directed Study in Social Work 3 Credit(s)
The student studies in depth some aspect of social work under the direction of a faculty member from the School of Social Work. The course requires a research paper and periodic meetings with the faculty member. The course may be repeated for an additional three credits in exceptional cases and with the approval of the Department Chairperson. Open only to Juniors and Seniors majoring or minoring in Social Work. Occasional exceptions are made with the approval of the Department Chairperson.
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SWK 600H Social Work Honors Seminar 3 Credit(s)
This seminar is for social work majors who are in their senior year and working to complete their Honors thesis under the supervision of a Social Work faculty member. The course will meet face-to-face once a week and will include guided instruction from a dedicated faculty member and peer support and review of ongoing thesis work. Open only to seniors who are in the Commonwealth Honors Program. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: IDS600H. Co-Requisite: IDS601H. Student must be enrolled in the Commonwealth Honors Program and have Department Chairperson permission.
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THE 091 Theatre Participation I 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors. Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 092 Theatre Participation II 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors.Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 093 Theatre Participation III 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors.Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 094 Theatre Participation IV 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors. Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 095 Theatre Participation V 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors.Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 096 Theatre Participation VI 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors. Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 097 Theatre Participation VII 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors.Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 098 Theatre Participation VIII 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE108 Intro to Stagecraft, and/or THE110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Required of theatre arts majors. Theatre Participation does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA, but completion is required for graduation.
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THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts 3 Credit(s) CEA
The course is designed to acquaint the student with the theatrical process and to familiarize the student with the creative roles of the playwright, director, actor, designer, and technician. An appreciation of theatre is acquired through the reading and viewing of plays - both on and off campus, a study of the text, class discussion, and written critiques of productions. The student’s creativity will be demonstrated by writing a short play and the completion of a design aspect of a play. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 107 Introduction to Performance 3 Credit(s) CEA
This course will introduce the student, through practice, to the various aspects of performing in the theater. It includes an introduction to the basic fundamentals of movement, voice and acting for the theater student. It is fully intended that what you learn in this class will serve as a foundation and be directly applicable to the rest of your performance courses and productions at Salem State. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 108 Introduction to Stagecraft 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of safety principles, equipment, materials and processes used in the technical aspects of theatre production. Topics of study include costumes, lighting, scenic painting, and stagecraft. Three lecture hours and additional workshop hours per week.
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THE 110 Movement for the Stage 3 Credit(s)
This foundational course is based in embodied learning and is intended to develop the actor’s awareness of the physical self, develop strength, freedom, openness and effective use of the body. The actor will also explore rhythm, dynamic movement, and spatial and physical clarity. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE107
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THE 111 Voice for Performance I 3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to provide the actor with a conceptual understanding of the mechanics of vocal production for the stage and to assist the actor in developing vocal self-awareness and a healthy, agile and expressive voice for the stage. Exercises will promote a connection to breath and body and a freeing and opening of the voice. Three lecture hours a week.
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THE 200 Creative Dramatics 3 Credit(s) CEA
This course provides practical experience in the techniques of creative dramatics, such as role-playing, acting, scriptwriting, technical theatre, and improvisation. While focused on expanding the students’ own creative expression and ability to be collaborative participants in these exercises, students will also learn how to facilitate creative play activities in classroom and other social settings. Experiences in school settings will be included. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 201 Workshop in Theatre Production I 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for the Theatre student’s direct involvement in the mounting of current Salem State theatre productions. Students will be working on various aspects of theatre production which may include the construction and painting of scenery and the hanging and focusing of lighting instruments. Six laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE108
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THE 202 Workshop in Theatre Production II 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for the Theatre student’s direct involvement in the mounting of current Salem State theatre productions. Students will be working on various aspects of theatre production which may include the construction and painting of scenery, the hanging and focusing of lighting instruments, and the construction of costumes. Six laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE108.
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THE 204 Directing I 3 Credit(s)
Emphasis is placed on the directorial process and the director’s relationship with actors and contributing artists. Script analysis, stage conventions, basic techniques of blocking, stage notation, audition, rehearsal and production processes for the director will be studied. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 101 , .
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THE 205 Devised & Ensemble Theatre 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for BFA Theatre Arts Performance, Directing, and Playwriting concentration students and will serve as a performance lab in the spring of the second year of study. In this course students will collaborate on creating an original, full-length theater piece using a variety of devising and improvisational techniques. Students will work as an ensemble or group to devise this performance employing all the elements of theater including simple lighting, set, sound, costume, etc. around a chosen theme. The course will introduce the basic history and context for devised and ensemble based theater as well as offer methods for employing this theory into the practice of composing theater in a studio setting and will culminate in a public performance for an audience.
Prerequisite: THE216
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THE 206 Theatre History I 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the development of World Theatre from antiquity to the early 19th century. Emphasis is placed on Theatre as a cultural, social, political and religious barometer of the times. Representative plays, playwrights and practices are examined. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE300. Prerequisite: THE 101 .
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THE 207 Theatre History II 3 Credit(s)
The course examines the development of World Theatre from the early 19th century to contemporary theatre. Emphasis is placed on Theatre as a cultural, social, political and religious barometer of the times. Representative plays, playwrights and practices are examined. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE301.
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THE 208 Fundamentals of Playwriting 3 Credit(s)
This course provides the student with a step-by-step process to the writing of a theatrical script. Beginning writers will learn to utilize effective structure, intriguing characters, and powerful dialogue in their created work. Emphasis will be on first draft evaluation and effective revision. As members of a writing group, students will also analyze plays that help to model logical and imaginative construction techniques. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite; THE107.
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THE 210 Stage Makeup 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of the materials and the process used to enhance and alter a performers facial features to help create a stage character. The use of bases, lining colors, rouges, shadows, and eye makeup used to change facial features will be studied and applied. The results of the applications will be analyzed. Prerequisite: THE 110 .
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THE 214 Drawing and Rendering 3 Credit(s)
This is a study of the fundamentals needed to present a design. Sketching, figure drawing, perspective drawing and various color media will be explored. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE414.
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THE 216 Acting I 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to acting technique based on the Stanislavski approach to acting for the stage. It is designed to develop the ability to play dramatic action honestly and believably using contemporary and post-modern drama from the late twentieth century and early twenty-first century. Course work includes exercises, monologues, and scene work and requires outside of class preparation and rehearsal. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE303.
Prerequisites: THE101, THE107.
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THE 217 Auditioning 3 Credit(s)
This is an intensive workshop in auditioning situations faced in professional theatre. The student will develop a greater self-awareness to aid in the selection of audition material. The student prepares and presents a wide range of audition material both serious and comic, covering several periods and styles. Three lecture hours a week.
Prerequisites: THE111, THE110, THE216
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THE 250 Scenic Painting 3 Credit(s)
This course will familiarize students with the basic techniques and tools used in the painting of theatrical scenery. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of these skills. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 302 Design for the Theatre 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces visual design elements and principles through analytical and practical applications. Particular emphasis is placed on script analysis from the point of view of theatrical designers: Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Sound. The course focuses on the prominence of research and the collaborative process required creating cohesive theatrical productions. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: THE101,THE108.
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THE 304 Directing II 3 Credit(s)
Emphasis is placed on theories and techniques of advanced directing topics including but not limited to classical theatre, musical theatre, epic theatre, new plays, adaptation, and devising. These special topics will be studied through a combination of seminar, lecture, and creative course work. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE204 .
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THE 304 Directing II 3.0 Credit(s)
Emphasis is placed on theories and techniques of advanced directing topics including but not limited to classical theatre, musical theatre, epic theatre, new plays, adaptation, and devising. These special topics will be studied through a combination of seminar, lecture, and creative course work. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: THE204 .
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THE 306 Styles I 3 Credit(s)
This advanced course in acting explores scene and monologue work through the verse of Moliere and Shakespeare comedies. Emphasis will be on the language, manners, and behavior necessary to embody characters. Course work includes reading, discussion, class exercises, historical research, rehearsal and prepared scenes and monologues. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE216
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THE 307N Script Analysis for Production 3 Credit(s) W-II
This course is designed to train students in the careful analysis of dramatic texts. Emphasis will be on written research and reflections of the playable dramatic values in the environment, the characters, the dialogue and the structure of a play; and how these playable dramatic values energize actors, directors, designers, and other theatre artists in their work. Development of the student’s own critical writing is emphasized. Three lecture hours per week..
Prerequisites: W-1, THE101
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THE 308 Stage Costuming 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of construction methods and materials needed for building stage costumes. It involves class work in sewing, patterning, and altering techniques, as well as discussion of design interpretation, construction scheduling, and shopping methods for the costumer. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE108.
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THE 309 Applied Stage Movement in Performance 3 Credit(s)
In this advanced movement course, students will apply somatic movement techniques to recognize and expand out from their own personal habits and to widen their range of movement vocabulary. They will work towards the creation of character using the body as a creative source for their work as performers. The actor will also develop significant strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and coordination. This course includes various physical disciplines including but not limited to Body-Mind Centering, Viewpoints, stage combat and clowning.
Prerequisite: THE316.
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THE 310 Theatre Technology 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of safety principles, equipment, materials and processes used in the technical aspects of theatre production. Topics of study include costumes, lighting/sound, and stagecraft. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE108.
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