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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are presented alphabetically by subject or discipline.
The semester hours of credit to be earned for each course is indicated by the number to the right of the course title.
On the basis of application data and Basic Skills Assessment, the College may require students to take certain courses numbered 010-099 in order to better prepare for college-level work.
Courses can be offered only if there is sufficient enrollment and if funds and staff are available. The College reserves the right to cancel courses with insufficient registration and to make necessary changes in the schedule of courses. Some courses may only be offered on an occasional basis.
Elective Choices in Program Requirements
Business Administration: Accounting, business, computer science, economics and office administrative careers
Humanities: Art, communications, English, foreign languages, humanities, music, sign language, philosophy, and theater.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Science: Biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and science
Social Science: Courses from anthropology, economics, education, history, political science, psychology, interdisciplinary, and sociology
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POL* 294 Legislative Internship
Credits: 3 -9
Interns assigned to individual legislators to assist in bill analysis and tracking, research, drafting news releases and speeches, constituent casework, etc. Full-time interns (12 academic credits) are expected to work five days a week. Part-time interns (6 academic credits) work two full days each week, Monday and Wednesday or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Students must have 20 credits completed by program start, and a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA by program start.
Prerequisite: POL 111 , POL 290 concurrently and permission of instructor
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Psychology |
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PSY* 104 Psychology of Adjustment
Credits: 3
A workshop course designed to increase interpersonal awareness and personal growth. Structured group interaction allows for experience in communication skills, risk-taking, and confrontation. Emphasis of the course is on practical application of skills, not on psychological theory. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112 or permission of instructor
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PSY* 111 General Psychology I
Credits: 3
A survey course that provides an overview of introductory topics in the basic schools and systems of psychology. Topics include historical and scientific origins, research, biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning, memory, thinking, language, intelligence, emotion, and motivation.
Prerequisite: Placement at ENG* 101 or completion of required developmental English courses
TAP Competency: Social Phenomena Knowledge & Understanding
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PSY* 112 General Psychology II
Credits: 3
A survey course that provides an overview of introductory topics in the social, behavioral, and applied areas of the science of psychology. Topics include lifespan development, consciousness, personality, social psychology, health psychology, stress and coping, psychological disorders, and types of therapies.
Prerequisite: Placement at ENG* 101 or completion of required developmental English courses
TAP Competency: Social Phenomena Knowledge & Understanding
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PSY* 126 Introduction to Mental Retardation
Credits: 3
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the varied characteristics of people who have mental retardation. A discussion of current practices in assessment, education, and training will be part of the course. A review of recent research and the latest trends in service delivery will also be included.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
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PSY* 163 Children with Disabilities
Credits: 3
This is a general introduction to children with disabilities, their families, and their education, focusing on all exceptional students. The course includes discussion of the psychological, medical, and sociological aspects of children with disabilities and their relationships to family, community, and especially educational systems. The course emphasizes the inclusion of children with disabilities within family, community, and school.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG* 093 or above
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PSY* 201 Lifespan Development
Credits: 3
This course will focus on the development of the individual from conception through the geriatric stage. In the early weeks of the course, the stress will be on an investigation of the physical, perceptual, intellectual, and emotional development of the child. Special attention will be given to Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Various types of developmental maladjustments will be considered. The course will also consider the developmental tasks of the adolescent and adult. The course, in its final sessions, will investigate the aging process and death
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 , or PSY* 112 , or permission of instructor
TAP Competency: Social Phenomena Knowledge & Understanding
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PSY* 210 Death & Dying
Credits: 3
This course explores the psychological and philosophical literature with reference to dying, near-death experiences and death. Through an extensive reading of the literature in the field, directed activities, and field trips, students will examine the process of grief and dying, with a particular emphasis on the prevailing view of death in American society. An examination of humane possibilities for funeral, bereavement and terminally-ill counseling will also be included. Students will be encouraged to consider their own mortality and its meaning to the process of living.
TAP Competency: Social Phenomena Knowledge & Understanding
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PSY* 211 Psychology of Women
Credits: 3
This course studies a variety of psychological issues as they apply to women. Traditional psychological overviews give insufficient attention to or emphasis on topics critical to a psychological depiction of women. This course attempts to redress this imbalance. Topics include how women develop psychologically, how they form values and direct their behavior, women’s sexual behavior and anatomy, women and work, women’s reactions to stress, and women and substance abuse.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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PSY* 212 Health Psychology
Credits: 3
Using a bio-psycho-social perspective, this course examines factors that promote health through understanding the determinants of health behaviors and primary prevention. Emphasis is placed upon those psychological factors that can sustain/restore health and/or prevent/ reverse illness. The role of stress, addictive substances and behaviors, and physiological pain will be explored.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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PSY* 216 Normal and Exceptional Child and Adolescent Development
Credits: 3
This course examines changes in the individual from conception through adolescence, including both typical and atypical aspects of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social/emotional development. Traditional and contemporary theories, as well as current research and methodology, will form the basis of the course content.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or ECE* 182
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PSY* 220 Educational Psychology
Credits: 3
Educational psychology encompasses the nature of learning, development, motivation, diversity and assessment. The major areas of emphasis for this course include the development of educational research as a science; developmental psychology’s impact on education; effective teaching techniques and strategies; behavior management and discipline; tests and measurements. Intelligence, achievement, exceptionality, and diversity will be discussed.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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PSY* 230 Counseling Techniques & the Paraprofessional
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course in counseling techniques for the paraprofessional. A brief overview of theories will be presented. Major emphasis will be on learning and practicing counseling skills primarily for paraprofessional positions. Such situations as outreach work, crisis intervention, group work, multi-problem families, hard-to-reach clients, and collaborative work with other agencies will be explored.
Prerequisite: HSE* 108
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PSY* 240 Social Psychology
Credits: 3
A study of the principles of interpersonal interaction and of the formation of attitudes and prejudices within groups and nations. The course includes dynamics of individual motivation in social situations, the theoretical bases for social behavior, and application of principles of behavior to attitude change. Prejudice, public opinion, and individual reactions in mass behavior are examined.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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PSY* 243 Theories of Personality
Credits: 3
A study and comparison of theories of personality. The course includes a study of what makes a theory, criteria for analyzing theories and case studies for application of theories. The theories studied are: psychoanalysis, behaviorism, cognitive and social learning theories, person-centered theory, and analytical theory.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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PSY* 245 Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3
The development, causes, and treatment of abnormal behavior are studied. The disorders include: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, dissociative, personality, and sexual disorders. The role of stress and genetics is emphasized. Theories of personality related to disorders are introduced along with the therapies related to these theories.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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PSY* 247 Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Credits: 3
The industrial/organizational environment defined in human terms. This course is a survey of theories, methods, and issues involved in the application of psychological principles in work settings. The following topics will be covered: measurement, personnel decisions, training, performance appraisal, worker motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, work design, and work conditions.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
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PSY* 250 Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality
Credits: 3
This course will deal with variations in sexual attitudes and behavior. Students will study the interaction of physiological, emotional, cultural, legal, and religious influences on sexual behavior. Some of the topics to be covered are healthy sexual interactions, sexual preferences, sexual anatomy, and development and theories of sexual behavior. In addition, sexual diseases, disorders, and therapies will be discussed.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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PSY* 258 Behavior Modification
Credits: 3
This course will investigate the tenability of the basic philosophical premises of the Skinnerian Movement. The practical extensions of these premises will be studied in considerable depth. Specific areas of application will also be studied.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or permission of instructor
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
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Science |
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SCI* 103 Recent Discoveries in Science I
Credits: 3
Recent Discoveries in Science is intended for those persons who wish to learn basic science by investigating new developments in science. The direction learning takes in the course will depend upon the confluence of topics and ideas created by the participants.
Prerequisite: ENG* 101 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor
TAP Competency: Scientific Knowledge & Understanding
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SCI* 107 Modern Scientific Inquiry
Credits: 3
A course about the process of science and its unifying method. Topics include an examination of the nature of science, the scope and reliability of scientific knowledge, the relationships between science and culture, and the characteristics of pseudo-science. Scientific theories are studied as cases by which to understand the methods used by scientists. Effective communication is emphasized.
Prerequisite: ENG* 101
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SCI* 108 Science & Non-Science
Credits: 3
A look at ideas presented as science in modern literature. An examination of why certain “scientific” theories are not considered science by most of the scientific community. The course will also explore certain outlandish ideas which, while they are not accepted by most scientists, are still considered “scientific.”
Prerequisite: ENG* 101
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SCI* 110 Space, Time and Order
Credits: 3
This course is a history of the physical sciences from the time of Thales to Isaac Newton. It will investigate such problems as Zeno’s paradox and the motion of the planets. The course will trace the development of science from its quasi-religious beginnings to its current form.
Prerequisite: ENG* 101
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SCI* 111 Space, Time and Spacetime
Credits: 3
This course is a history of the physical sciences from the time of Isaac Newton through the development of quantum mechanics. It will investigate such issues as determinism versus free will and the twin paradox. The course will discuss the role of philosophy in the development of modern physical thought.
Prerequisite: ENG* 101
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SCI* 120 Investigations in STEM
Credits: 3
This course is designed to assist students in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students will become more familiar with the expectations of higher education in these areas and the specific skills and aptitudes critical to success in these fields. The course activities are designed to provide experiential learning in STEM and increase scientific literacy. Students may also have the opportunity to visit related industries and/or laboratories.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095
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Sign Language |
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ASL* 101 American Sign Language I
Credits: 3
This is a first course of study of American Sign Language (ASL), the language used by the Deaf community in the United States. ASL I introduces students to the fundamentals of ASL grammar, vocabulary, finger spelling, numbers, and visual-gestural communication. Introduction to Deaf culture is integrated into this beginning level course.
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ASL* 102 American Sign Language II
Credits: 3
This is a continuation of American Sign Language I and further covers fundamentals of ASL grammar, vocabulary, finger-spelling, numbers, and visual-gestural communication. Continued study of Deaf culture is integrated into this course.
Prerequisite: ASL* 101 with C or better or consent of instructor
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Sociology |
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SOC* 101 Principles of Sociology
Credits: 3
A study of sociological perspectives as they apply to social behavior, social structure, and institutions as well as processes of change and development in American society.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG* 101 or completion of required developmental English courses
Embedded Competency: Continuing Learning & Information Literacy
TAP Competency: Social Phenomena Knowledge & Understanding
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SOC* 114 Sociology of Aging
Credits: 3
This course will examine the roles and status of older people in a changing social structure. Social issues of aging such as employment, retirement, family relations, and housing are analyzed.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG* 101 or completion of required developmental English courses
TAP Competency: Social Phenomena Knowledge & Understanding
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SOC* 150 Sociology in Literature
Credits: 3
Students are introduced to basic sociological concepts and perspectives on the institutions of our society, and on social behavior as portrayed in 20th century literature.
Prerequisite: Recommended ENG* 101
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SOC* 201 Contemporary Social Issues
Credits: 3
Sociological perspectives will be used to analyze contemporary social problems in the United States. May include such topics as: the environment, poverty, work, racism, sexism, crime, and drug abuse.
Prerequisite: SOC* 101
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SOC* 202 Contemporary Values in U.S. Society
Credits: 3
Values and beliefs held by the people of the United States since the 1920s will be examined. Analyses of theories offered by critics of U.S. society will provide the overall focus of this course. Elements of mass media and other forms of popular culture will be analyzed as public manifestations of social values.
Prerequisite: Any SOC, ANT, HSE, or PSY course or permission of instructor
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SOC* 210 Sociology of the Family
Credits: 3
An examination of the family as a social institution in American society. The course will cover such topics as marriage, the gender division of labor, parenthood, and reconstituted families within the diverse historical and social context of contemporary life.
Prerequisite: SOC* 101 or ANT* 101 or permission of instructor
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SOC* 221 Social Inequality
Credits: 3
This course examines the types and possible causes of inequality in contemporary U.S. society, from a sociological perspective. How to recognize and analyze likely determinants of inequality will be explored, through an examination of key issues such as gender, race, class and age, among others. In this context, social inequality in the U.S. will likewise be examined for its potential relationship to global social patterns and processes.
Prerequisite: SOC* 101
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SOC* 226 Social Movements and American Society
Credits: 3
Theoretical and historical analyses of reform and revolutionary movements will provide the overall focus of this course. Case studies will be used to examine the societal roots, characteristics, and impact of particular movements.
Prerequisite: SOC* 101
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SOC* 250 Sociology of Work
Credits: 3
This course will examine issues and concerns related to work in the United States today from a sociological perspective. Participants will learn to recognize and analyze key social, political, economic and cultural factors shaping the experience of contemporary U.S. workers. They will also learn to recognize a range of key theoretical approaches to the study of work which mark the diversity within the social scientific disciplines. In addition, they will examine work from an historical, cross-cultural and global-economic perspective to help understand what shapes the changing experience of workers in the United States, as we move into a new century.
Prerequisite: SOC* 101 or ANT* 101 or ANT* 105 or permission of instructor
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Spanish |
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SPA* 101 Elementary Spanish I
Credits: 3
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students acquire language functions, vocabulary, structures and culture through contextualized presentation, interactive activities and extensive laboratory practice. For beginning students or those with one year of high school Spanish.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or placement beyond ENG* 073 on the Basic Skills Assessment or instructor’s permission
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SPA* 102 Elementary Spanish II
Credits: 3
Continuation of SPA* 101 . Emphasis on increasing comprehension and fluency by continued development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as extensive online laboratory practice.
Prerequisite: SPA* 101 or one year of high school Spanish or permission of instructor. Note: Students with two or more years of high school Spanish should consider enrolling in SPA* 201 or SPA* 202 . Please see instructor for guidance.
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SPA* 109 Spanish for Medical Personnel
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory course designed for students seeking a professional career in healthcare, human services, criminal justice, education, social work, and others. The course is focused on authentic and real-life situations. Students will learn the necessary grammar and vocabulary to be able to communicate effectively in many healthcare situations, including: reception and sign-in; general examinations, taking of medical histories; discussion of symptoms; delivering a prognosis. Emphasis is placed on describing the diverse Spanish cultures and explains their role in health idioms and phraseology. Hispanic culture will be the context of the speaking practice and students will utilize a variety of materials to encourage oral communication.
Prerequisite: SPA 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
TAP Competency: Social Phenomena Knowledge & Understanding
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SPA* 140 Spanish Writing and Grammar for Spanish Speakers
Credits: 3
This course is designed for native speakers, heritage language speakers*, and other fluent speakers of Spanish whose skills in the reading and writing of Spanish are limited by minimal knowledge of grammar, spelling and vocabulary. In this course, students with an oral/aural command of Spanish study the grammar, spelling and vocabulary of standard Spanish through reading and writing activities. Attention is given to the influence of English or Spanish spoken in the U.S. and to the substitution of hybrid vocabulary and grammar for standard Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Classes are conducted mainly in Spanish. *Heritage language speakers in the U.S. generally refers to those who have had life-long exposure to a language other than English through their family life.
Prerequisite: Placement test, permission of instructor, placement at ENG* 101 level, or equivalent developmental courses
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SPA* 155 Spanish Conversation and Composition
Credits: 3
Based on structures and conversational situations presented in SPA* 101 and SPA* 102 , this course is designed to develop a higher level of proficiency in aural/oral/written communication. Reinforcement and enrichment of vocabulary use in cultural context will be particularly emphasized. Online work is a crucial requirement during this course.
Prerequisite: SPA* 102 or permission of instructor
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SPA* 201 Intermediate Spanish I
Credits: 3
Structural review of SPA* 101 and SPA* 102 . Emphasis on further development of oral and writing skills. Students do extensive listening comprehension exercises, as well as extensive online laboratory practice outside of class.
Prerequisite: SPA* 102 or permission of instructor
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SPA* 202 Intermediate Spanish II
Credits: 3
Continuation of SPA* 201 . Reinforcement of grammar and reading material. Emphasis on increasing comprehension and fluency by continued development of listening, speaking, and writing skills, as well as extensive online laboratory practice.
Prerequisite: SPA* 201 or permission of instructor
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Theatre |
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THR* 101 Introduction to Theater
Credits: 3
An examination of the functions of theater artists and their contributions to theatrical productions. Students will study the techniques by which a play is translated into theatrical terms. The functions of actors, designers, technicians, the director, the critic, and the audience will be discussed as students learn about the process of theatrical production from script through performance to criticism.
TAP Competency: Appreciation of the Aesthetic Dimensions of Humankind
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THR* 105 History of American Musical Theatre
Credits: 3
This course examines the American musical theater as a reflection of the cultural, economic, and political developments of modern and contemporary eras. It will explore the musical in terms of its background and styles, its potentialities and achievements, and its outstanding contributors and current directions.
Prerequisite: None
TAP Competency: None
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THR* 106 The Movies
Credits: 3
A basic study of film as an art form: its history, development, and criticism. Students will view films and/or videotapes of films and will be asked to discuss the film’s content, structure, and historical/cultural aspects. Students may be required to attend one or more films in a movie theater outside of class time for the purpose of preparing written critiques.
TAP Competency: Appreciation of the Aesthetic Dimensions of Humankind
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THR* 110 Acting I
Credits: 3
Students will explore a variety of techniques used by actors to create characters for performance. Course work will utilize monologues and scenes, including ensemble work and improvisation, to explore character development and the use of stage environment.
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THR* 111L Introduction to Acting Lab
Credits: 1
Students will participate in a variety of exercises and techniques that actors use as tools that help take the text to performance. General rhetorical elements will be examined to help the actor with the exploration of the text. They will develop a personal connection and utilize that connection in developing an understanding of the text. Voice and body training will enable the student to develop richness of expression that reveals the character’s emotional state.
Prerequisite: None
TAP Competency: None
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THR* 115 Improvisation
Credits: 3
This course will build an understanding of the technique and application of improvisational practice. Students will learn through physical and vocal exercises, theater games and improvised scene work in order to promote concentration, and to free the actor’s creative imagination. Students will develop their ability to interact and react, working moment-to-moment to create characters and scenes. This work will give the actor a heightened awareness and confidence in improvised work, as well as in scripted performances for theater.
Prerequisite: None
TAP Competency: None
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THR* 121 Plays in Production I
Credits: 3
Students will work on some of the problems involved in bringing theatrical productions to the stage. Focusing principally on interpretation, acting techniques, blocking, and the role of the director, students will prepare short scenes for classroom presentation. Technical details involving scenery, lighting, costumes, make-up, and properties will be studied where appropriate.
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THR* 123 Dance: Movement & Expression
Credits: 3
This course is an exploration of the basic techniques, styles, concepts, and composition of theatrical dance and movement. Emphasis will be placed on movement expression of emotion, intentions, gestures, and physical characterization. The use of music and theatrical texts will provide the foundation for the work. This course is cross-listed with DAN*124.
Prerequisite: None
TAP Competency: None
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THR* 126 Dance as Cultural Expression
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of modern dance and its relationship to human culture. Class work will introduce students to technical concepts involved in training the body in order to be an articulate expressive instrument. The course will cover the basic elements of dance including stretch, strength, coordination, building confidence, body awareness, cardiovascular, and dance vocabulary. The course will explore basic elements of composition and improvisation. The course will focus on creating group presentations as a path to understanding dance as a form of cultural expression throughout history. This course is cross-listed with DAN*125.
Prerequisite: None
TAP Competency: None
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