THEA 4213 - Voice for the Theatre and Stage Dialects
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1233 or consent of the instructor.
The course begins with exercises in phonetics, vocal expressiveness, and vocal clarity. Students proceed to a study of 4-5 major stage dialects aimed at integrating the learning of dialects with the use of effective vocal technique.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1233, 1403, and 2113, or consent of instructor.
Exposure to acting in classical roles, especially those of Shakespeare. Exploration of vocal and physical styles appropriate for these periods. Vocal/physical integration. Practice with period costumes and props.
As part of the British Studies Program, this course involves experiencing professional British theatre productions, then critiquing them from the standpoint of performance. Instruction will be bolstered by professional actors and directors invited to class to discuss their work or conduct workshops. The course will also include trips to British theatre museums and collections.
Exploration of the advanced techniques and aesthetics of directing. Practice in translating analysis into performance and production through the direction of a short play. Responsibilities include the selection, conception, design, casting, rehearsing, and staging of a short play.
As part of the British Studies Program, this course involves experiencing professional British theatre productions, then critiquing them from the standpoint of design. Instruction will be bolstered by professional designers, stage managers, and technicians invited to class to discuss their work or conduct workshops. The course will also include trips to British theatre museums and collections.
WGST 2503 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
3 (3-0)
This course provides an introduction to the study of gender in society. It examines issues of women, gender, and sex from an interdisciplinary perspective. This course will combine interdisciplinary scholarship, court cases, film, lecture, and class discussion in order to help students develop a critical eye for examining the social, political, and cultural constructions of gender.
ENGL 4903 - Special Topics in Comparative Literature
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of English beyond Communication Core or consent of chair.
(Former prerequisite: Six hours of English beyond ENGL 1123 or consent of chair.)
Comparative study of selected authors or themes of different cultures or times as reflected in literature. May be repeated for credit with changed content.
Effective Term: Spring 2016 - Change of Prerequisite
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