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2020-2021 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

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Sociology
  

  • SOC 362 - Criminal Justice (1)

    Analysis of the criminal justice system in the U.S., including consideration of the police, the courts, and correctional institutions. Focus on contemporary problems and reform movements. Prerequisite: SOC 101  or SOC 102 . Offered subject to availability of faculty.
    (Social Science)
  

  • SOC 364 - Deviance and Social Control (1)

    Investigates the ways in which deviance and social control operate in daily life. Considers the “social construction of deviance, ” and the ways in which constructions of deviance can lead to inequalities. Also investigates formal institutions of social control such as the criminal justice system/prisons, the mental/medical health field, and the education system. Prerequisite: SOC 101  or SOC 102 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)(Writing Encounter)
  

  • SOC 365 - Sexualities (1)

    Investigates sexuality as a social phenomenon, focusing on the “social construction of sexuality” or the myriad ways that individuals and societies regulate and attach meaning to emotions, desires, interactions, and relations. Examines the social organization of sexuality, social control over sexual behavior, and the historical and cultural diversity of sexual attitudes, behaviors, identities and signifiers. This course may count toward the SOC, SAN, or GSS majors. Prerequisite: One of the following: ANT 101 , ANT 102  , SOC 101 , SOC 102 , GSS 171 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • SOC 366 - Gender Differences and Inequalities (1)

    Our ideas about gender organize our social life in important ways that we often do not even notice. These ideas, our gendered interactions, and the gendered dimensions of social institutions are largely invisible to us, and we often take them for granted as the “normal” or natural way life works. Sociology asks us to investigate and expose the aspects of social life we take for granted. In this course, we explore how social interactions, ideologies, and institutions reproduce gender difference and gender inequality, and at times, challenge contemporary gender roles, norms, and stereotypes. This course may count toward the SOC, SAN, or GSS majors. Prerequisite: One of the following: SOC 101 , SOC 102 , ANT 271 , GSS 171 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • SOC 367 - Self and Identity (1)

    Examines the construction, negotiation, and representation of the self and social identities. Explores differing theoretical approaches to understanding identity, considers the tensions and conflicts of identification, and investigates the relations between social identities, groups, cultures, and institutions. Identities, cultures, and social movements developed around sexuality, gender, race/ethnicity, disability and other social statuses are examined.This course may count toward the SOC, SAN, or GSS majors. Prerequisite: SOC 101  or SOC 102  and one additional sociology course. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • SOC 368 - Sociology of the Body (1)

    This course examines social, cultural and political perspectives on the body, with a focus on body modifications. We will consider material and symbolic aspects of the body; body modifications as social practices; social regulation of bodies, the negotiation of the self within various social conditions, contexts, and ideologies; and the relationship of bodies to gender, class, race/ethnicity, and nationalism. Special emphasis given to the construction of ‘normal’ bodies (linked to medicine, technology, consumption, and other institutions) as well as the construction of ‘deviant’ or ‘transgressive’ bodies. This course may count toward the SOC, SAN, or GSS majors. Prerequisite: ANT 101 , ANT 102 , SOC 101 , SOC 102 , SOC 351  , ANT 312 , or GSS 171 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • SOC 369 - Medical Sociology (1)

    This course explores the social construction of health, illness, and medicine in the contemporary United States. Using a sociological perspective, we examine the social, political, economic, and cultural forces in which health, illness, and medicine are produced and understood, focusing on the medicalization of American society and the relationships between medicine, health, and social inequality as it relates to class, gender, and race. We approach health and illness as social, rather than biological, endeavors, questioning normative and biological understandings of health and illness, evaluating the social structures surrounding healthcare options, and investigating individuals’ experiences with healthcare decision-making. One of the following: ANT 101 , ANT 102 , ANT 312 , SOC 101 , SOC 102, or SOC 368   Alternate years.
    (Social Science)(Writing Encounter)
  

  • SOC 370 - Religion, Spirituality, and Community (1)

    Examines the religious experience; the provision of meaning and belonging; religious commitment and conversion; official versus nonofficial or people’s religion; religion and the creation of social cohesion; religion and its relationship to social inequality; and religious movements and social change. Topics include women’s spirituality in Witchcraft and Spiritualist communities, religious cohesion in Amish communities, the spiritual relationship between humans and the sacred earth in indigenous communities; snake handling and redemption in southern Pentecostal communities, the social and religious dimensions of extraterrestrial contactee communities, and civil rights activism in faith based communities. This course may count towards the SOC, SAN, or REL majors. Prerequisite: One of the following: SOC 101 , SOC 102 , ANT 101 , ANT 102 , ANT 210 , REL 101  ,REL 222 , Writing Requirement (W). Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • SOC 376 - The African American Civil Rights Movement through Film (1)

    Examination of the modern Civil Rights Movement through text and film. Consideration of the development of the movement through social protest and legal action, goals of the movement from integration to Black Power, and factors involved in emergence of the movement including the development of a Western racial worldview and the emergence of anti-colonial movements worldwide. This course may count toward the SOC, SAN or EST majors. Prerequisite: One of the following: SOC 101 , SOC 102 , ANT 101 , ANT 102 , EST 123 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  
  
  
  

  • SOC 483 - Sociological Theory (1)

    Classical theories of social structure and social change, focused on the works of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Prerequisites: SOC 101  or SOC 102 , and one 300-level Sociology course. No alternate grade option.
    (Social Science)
  

  • SOC 484 - Research Design and Data Analysis (1)

    Focus on the logic and procedure of sociological research. Explores the epistemological and methodological principles that form the basis of social research, including developing research questions, forming measurable concepts, determining appropriate research strategies, confronting ethical dilemmas, collecting and analyzing data, and revising theories in light of empirical data. Exploration and evaluation of various research methodologies as well as the development of an independent research project. Prerequisites: two courses in Sociology, including SOC 101  or SOC 102 . This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Civic Engagement. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application. No alternate grade option.
    (Social Science) (Writing Encounter) (Quantitative Reasoning Intensive)
  

  • SOC 485 - Readings/Research in Sociology (1/2-1)

    Student-designed individual research in selected areas. Prerequisites: two courses in Sociology, including SOC 101  or SOC 102 . (OP) May be repeated for credit; however, no more than one term of 485 may be counted toward the Sociology major or the Sociology and Anthropology major.
  

  • SOC 487 - SOC/SAN/ANT Senior Seminar (1)

     

    The senior capstone course provides anthropology, sociology and sociology/anthropology majors an opportunity to reflect on their academic career as their attention turns toward their post-baccalaureate future.  It is designed to help students synthesize, integrate, and articulate their sociological/anthropological insights and experiences. The course is organized around three major themes: (1) reflection and assessment of one’s academic career, (2) professional development; and (3) a cumulative capstone project.  Open only to Senior Anthropology Majors, Senior Sociology Majors, and Senior Sociology and Anthropology Majors. Prerequisites: ANT 483  or SOC 483 , and ANT 484  or SOC 484 . No alternate grade option.
    (Social Science)
  
  
  

  • SOC 511 - Extended Research in Sociology (1/4)

    Students will pursue an empirical problem through a new qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research project or substantially revise and expand an existing research project. Over the course of four blocks, students will engage in research design and implementation. Course will require 2-3 hours of work per week. Prerequisites: SOC 484  or ANT 484 , and permission of instructor.
    (CR)

Theatre and Dance
  

  • THE 107 - Stagecraft (1)

    Introduction to methods and materials of building theatrical scenery for production. Students are required to help build scenery for upcoming Theatre Department productions through lab work, utilizing methods learned in classroom component. Stage lighting instruction covers basic electrical theory, functions and properties of light, and hanging and focusing of various theatrical lighting fixtures.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 108 - Costume Construction (1)

    Introduction to costume construction technology, including sewing, pattern reading and draping, through classroom and laboratory work. A brief survey of dress throughout history and introductory costume design project are included. Students are required to help in the construction of costumes for an upcoming Theatre Department production.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 115 - Basic Acting (1)

    Study and practice in the essentials of the art and craft of acting. Emphasis will be given to observation, ensemble work, and character development, and all will be explored through scene and monologue study, class activities and performances, and paper/presentation assignments.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 160 - Fundamentals of Theatre Design (1)

    Exploration of the role and process of design as it relates to theatrical production. Students complete practical exercises in scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design, and learn to critically analyze and respond to design work with the elements of design vocabulary.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 201 - Play Analysis (1)

    Study and practice of play analysis with an emphasis on exploring the potential for live performance embedded in a written text. Students will learn to employ a three-tiered approach to analyzing plays: textual/structural, dramaturgical/contextual, and creative/intuitive. Offered three out of every four years.
    (Fine Arts) (Writing Encounter)
  

  • THE 206 - Sound Design (1)

    Explores the role of the theatrical sound designer and sound engineer in the design and production process. Course includes understanding the principles and properties of sound, especially as a design element in the theatre; digital and analog recording; and editing, mixing and playback techniques. Projects focus on the challenges and difference in recording, playback, and the use of sound in theatrical settings and configurations. Recommended prerequisite: at least one Theatre production participation credit (THE 750 , THE 751 , THE 752 , THE 753 , or THE 754 ); THE 753  is particularly recommended.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 216 - Voice and Movement (1)

    Development of vocal and physical vocabularies for the stage. The class will focus on giving specificity and simplicity to the use of voice and body for theatrical expression. Through the use of dramatic texts (both prose and poetry), the incorporation of various techniques, the exploration of the theatrical space, and the study of basic anatomy and physiology, the course seeks to enable the actor to communicate with a greater capacity the energy, life, and limitless possibilities found in story-telling whether spoken through the voice or expressed through movement and gesture. Prerequisite: THE 115 .
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 217 - Devised and Ensemble Based Theatre (1)

    Devised and Ensemble Based Theatre is the process of collaboratively creating live performance. This practical and performance based introduction encourages students to explore a variety of techniques used to collaborate, create and present original work.  Techniques include: physical theatre, object as source, documentary theatre techniques, improvisation, found text, “place-hacking,” adaptation and collaborative writing.  Students will explore the history of Devised and Ensemble Based Theatre, generate new work, practice critical feedback of works-in-progress and explore the political and philosophical underpinnings of collaborative theatre-making as a tool for social justice and civic engagement. This course will culminate in the creation and presentation of original work. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: THE 115  
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 266 - Drafting for the Theatre (1)

    Instruction in computer-aided drafting for theatre applications. Focuses on scenic and lighting design. Course uses AutoCAD. Alternate years.
    (Quantitative Reasoning Encounter)
  

  • THE 267 - Stage Make-up (1)

    Design and application of theatrical make-up in a laboratory setting. Practical considerations for performance, aiding character development through careful design, and application of stage makeup some appliqué technique are covered. Alternate years.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 268 - Scene Painting (1)

    Instruction in the craft of painting for the stage in a laboratory setting. Focus on duplicating texture and pattern for large format viewing, faux finish techniques, and study of light and shadow. Alternate years.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 269 - Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre (1)

    Studio study of rendering techniques and drawing skills useful to theatrical artists. The course combines instruction in traditional and hand methods with Adobe Photoshop and other digital platforms. Prerequisite: THE 107  or THE 108 . Alternate years.
    (Fine Arts)
  
  

  • THE 281 - Jazz Studio 1 (1)

    Jazz is a movement based course designed to provide intermediate level students with continuing skill and technical developmental training in jazz dance. Class will focus on warm-up, diagonal exercises, and center combinations to improve alignment and increase technical efficiency in jazz.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 283 - Musical Theater Dance (1)

    Musical Theater is defined as a form of theatrical performance that combines song, acting, and dance.  This course is designed for students interested in increased technical growth, in addition to enhancing qualities of performance through the practical study of musical theater dance.  Technical components of this course will include warm-up, diagonal exercises, and center combinations.  Students will gain a greater understanding of this genre through readings, discussions, video viewing, and written analysis.
    Fine Arts
  

  • THE 284 - Ballet Studio I (1)

    Ballet is an intermediate level movement course which focuses on continued technical development and artistic growth by emphasizing alignment and execution of complex movement combinations and artistic investigation. Prerequisite: THE 281  
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 285 - Contemporary Modern Studio I (1)

    Contemporary modern is an intermediate level movement based course in which students will refine principles of various modern dance techniques (Graham, Limon, Horton, classical ballet vernacular), artistic development and performance through complex movement combinations of diverse repertoires and ideologies.  Prerequisite: THE 281   This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Civic Engagement. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application.
    (Fine Arts)
  
  
  

  • THE 303 - Scenic Design (1)

    Exploration of the role of the scenic designer in the design and production process. Emphasis on creating an environment for the play based on analysis of the script and utilizing elements of design - line, form, balance, composition, color, etc. Through project work, students explore the uses, problems and practical considerations of proscenium, thrust, and arena configurations. Building upon the principles learned in THE 107  and THE 266 , students are expected to have an understanding of basic construction techniques and drafting. Prerequisites: THE 107 . Alternate years (alternates with THE 304 ).
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 304 - Lighting Design (1)

    Exploration of the role of the lighting designer in the design and production process. Emphasis on employing a lighting inventory to develop mood, achieve focus, and provide visibility for theatrical productions, based on analysis of the script and the visual approach to the play. Project work focuses on the challenges and differences in designing lighting for the proscenium, thrust, and arena stages. Building upon the principles learned in THE 107  and THE 266 , students are expected to have an understanding of basic lighting equipment and drafting. Prerequisites: THE 107   or THE 160 . Alternate years (alternates with THE 303 ).
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 305 - Costume Design (1)

    Exploration of the role of the costume designer in the design and production process. Building upon skills learned in THE 108  and through script and character analysis, students begin to develop the visual design of clothing for a play using line, color, silhouette, texture, etc. Project work focuses on developing research and rendering skills, as well as budgeting and allocation of costume technology assets. Prerequisites: THE 108  and sophomore standing. Alternate years (alternates with THE 267 ).
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 310 - Acting Studio (1)

    A studio course that explores certain topics in performance, methodology, scene study, and acting approaches for the advanced theatre student. Such areas of study may include: solo performance, approaches to characterization, acting methodologies, mask work, and the creation of monologue, music, and story-telling repertoires. The course will cover one topic each year and may be repeated providing that the topic is different. Prerequisite: THE 115  
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 311 - Directing I (1)

    Theory and practice of directing with emphasis on the realistic genre. Prerequisites: THE 115 , THE 201 , declared major in Theatre, and one-quarter credit in a Theatre participation course (THE 715 , THE 751 , THE 752 , THE 753 , THE 754 ); THE 715  is particularly recommended.
  

  • THE 312 - Directing II (1)

    Advanced directing with emphasis on rehearsal and production procedures. May be taught as a tutorial. Prerequisite: THE 311 . Offered upon request.
  

  • THE 321 - Playwriting I (1)

    Techniques of, and practice in, writing scenes or short plays. Prerequisites: THE 115  and writing-designated course (W). May be repeated once for credit with different instructor.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 327 - Advanced Topics: Advanced Costumes (1)

    Building on skills introduced in THE108, students will continue hands-on exploration of topics related to costume design and technology in a laboratory setting. Additionally, the course will pair with the design and construction of costumes for a mainstage departmental production. Prerequisite: THE 108  
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 332 - Advanced Acting: (1)

    A more advanced study of the work of the actor building on the techniques learned in Basic Acting and Voice and Movement.  Prerequisite: THE 216 . Alternate years.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 333 - Advanced Acting: (1)

    A more advanced study of the work of the actor building on the techniques learned in Basic Acting and Voice and Movement. Prerequisite: THE 216 . Alternate years.
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 344 - History of Music Theatre (1)

    Examination of the evolution of music theatre, from its beginnings in European operetta to its flowering in the Broadway theatre of the mid-twentieth century. Topics include music theatre’s unique fusion of music, lyrics, and libretto, and its elaboration and development in recent decades. Offered every third year.  Prerequisites: Designated (W) Writing course
    (Humanities) (Intercultural Literacy Encounter)
  

  • THE 346 - Theatre and Society I: The Classical Stage (1)

    Theatre of Ritual, Reverence, Revelry and Revolt. The history of theatre and its literature from points in history selected from the ancient theatre of ritual through the eighteenth century. Approaching both Eastern and Western forms, the course will cover various theatrical traditions, techniques, audiences, artists and aesthetics. Questions regarding the use of live performance to support or subvert cultural concerns will serve as a thread throughout the course. Methodologies include screenings, readings, individual and group presentations. Theatre and Society I and II do not need to be taken in sequential order. Prerequisites: THE 201  and writing-designated course.
    (Humanities) (Intercultural Literacy Encounter)
  

  • THE 347 - Theatre and Society II: The Modern and Contemporary Stage (1)

    Theatre of Resistance. The history of theatre and its literature from points in history selected from the nineteenth century through present day. Approaching both Modernist and Postmodern theories, the course will cover various theatrical traditions, techniques, audiences, artists and aesthetics. Questions regarding the use of live performance to support or subvert social and political concerns will serve as a thread throughout the course. Methodologies include screenings, readings, individual and group presentations. Theatre and Society I and II do not need to be taken in sequential order. Prerequisites: THE 201  and writing-designated course.
    (Humanities) (Intercultural Literacy Encounter)
  

  • THE 348 - Theatre and the Arts in New York City (1)

    The study of American art and culture, focusing particularly on theatrical performance, opera, and dance. Typically includes backstage tours, museum and gallery visits, and workshops with local actors, designers, and other theatre artists. Taught in New York City. Registration entails additional costs. Prerequisite: writing-designated course (W). Alternate years.
    (Humanities)
  

  • THE 349 - Theatre and the Arts in Chicago (1)

    The study of American art and culture, focusing particularly on theatrical performance, opera, and dance. Typically includes backstage tours, museum and gallery visits, and workshops with local actors, designers, and other theatre artists. Taught in Chicago. Registration entails additional costs. Prerequisite: Writing-designated course (W) Every third year.
    (Humanities)
  

  • THE 350 - Advanced Theatre Production (1)

    Prerequisites: permission of the Department and appropriate coursework and/or production work to fulfill the project. Available only as a tutorial. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the Department. Offered upon request.
  
  

  • THE 384 - Ballet Studio II (1)

    Tutorial in advanced ballet technique.  Offered concurrently with THE 284. Prerequisite: THE 284 
    (Fine Arts)
  

  • THE 385 - Contemporary Modern Studio II (1)

    Tutorial in advanced modern dance technique.  Offered concurrently with THE 285. Prerequisite: THE 285  
    (Fine Arts)
  
  
  

  • THE 485 - Advanced Study (1)

    Advanced studies in the areas of directing, acting, design, theatre history, speech, or communications media. Prerequisite: permission of the Department. May be repeated for credit. Offered upon request.
  
  
  

  • THE 715 - The Rehearsal Process (1/4)

    Participation within a semester in one major role in a full-length play or the equivalent.
    (Fine Arts) (CR)
  

  • THE 750 - Theatre Production Practicum (1/4)

    Practical exploration of the production process in the areas of scenery and prop construction, costuming, lighting, and sound. Requires three hours per week over the course of terms one through four or five through eight. Hours are scheduled with instructor.
    (Fine Arts) (CR)
  

  • THE 751 - Scenery and Props (1/4)


    (Fine Arts) (CR)
  

  • THE 752 - Costumes and Make-up (1/4)


    (Fine Arts) (CR)
  

  • THE 753 - Lighting and Sound (1/4)


    (Fine Arts) (CR)
  

  • THE 754 - Theatre Administration (1/4)


    (Fine Arts) (CR)
  

  • THE 755 - Dance Performance (1/4)

    Dance Performance is a course open to students with various dance backgrounds and levels who seek to enhance their technical and performance skills beyond the block format.  Class will focus around warm-up, diagonal exercises, and movement compositions.  Techniques to be explored in this course include, contemporary modern, jazz, and classical ballet.  This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Civic Engagement. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application.
    Fine Arts
  

  • THE 756 - Acting Ensemble (1/4)

    Acting Ensemble is a semester long course designed to provide mentored studio time for actors.  Topics may include monologue preparation, scene work, current professional issues, or other topics as suggested by the ensemble. The course will meet twice per week as determined by the faculty and ensemble. Prerequisite: THE 115  
    Fine Arts
  
 

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