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THEA 216 - Acting I: Performing Skills
Development of fundamentals introduced in THEA 214 with an intensive approach to acting exercises, improvisations, and scene study.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 214.
Credits: 3
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THEA 220 - Introduction to Design
Fundamentals of design for the theatre including costume, lighting, and scenery. Review of the designer’s role in the production plan, design requirements, and aesthetics. Emphasis on the basic principles of two-dimensional art and graphic forms through various media and a study of color and color theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 235 - Stage Technology I: Costumes and Makeup
Fundamentals of basic costume construction with emphasis on techniques, planning, and process. Theories and principles of makeup as related to dramatic production with practical laboratory experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: THEA 235A.
Credits: 3
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THEA 235A - Stage Technology I Laboratory
Laboratory requirements include weekly 4-hour supervised experience in production costume construction and additional assignments on costume construction and a production running crew.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: THEA 235.
Credits: 1
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THEA 249 - Technical Drawing for the Theatre
Techniques in the preparation of design and technical drawings for theatrical production including ground plans, elevations, detail drawings, working drawings, and light plots. Concentration on drawing experiences following the conventions and practices of theatrical graphic standards.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 255 - Stage Technology II: Scenery and Lighting
Fundamentals of scenery and lighting technology with emphasis on theatre tools and equipment. Training in basic principles and skills of stage carpentry, lighting, and rigging.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: THEA 255A.
Credits: 3
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THEA 255A - Stage Technology II Laboratory
Laboratory requirements include supervised experience in set construction, lighting, and rigging with assignments on school productions.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: THEA 255.
Credits: 1
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THEA 300 - Script Analysis
Study of how plays are structured. Development of an analytical approach to drama in production. Careful examination of representative plays drawn from the canon of dramatic literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 201.
Credits: 3
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THEA 308 - Acting Technique
Improvisation and scene work emphasizing development of the actor’s behavioral resources and spontaneity. Preliminary work on textual analysis, relaxation, and reduction of self-awareness. Introduction to and exploration of productive rehearsal techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school. CRQ: THEA 309 and THEA 311.
Credits: 3
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THEA 309 - Voice for the Stage
Development of vocal techniques for the actor. Emphasis on the fundamentals of good stage speech, including a study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, textual analysis, and vocal expression and projection. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school.CRQ: THEA 308 and THEA 311.
Credits: 2
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THEA 310 - Acting Technique: Emotional Preparation
Refinement of the actor’s inner resources, and further development of the actor’s technique and skills at textual analysis. Exploration of relationship, point of view, circumstance, truthful involvement, and the reality of doing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 308.CRQ: THEA 309 and THEA 311.
Credits: 3
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THEA 311 - Movement for the Stage
Development of movement techniques for the actor. Concentration on relaxation as a method of selfawareness. Further development of stage combat techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school. CRQ: THEA 309 and THEA 308 or THEA 310.
Credits: 2
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THEA 312 - Directing I
Principles of blocking, timing, control of focus, and other elements of directing. Planning the interpretive concept of a production and reporting such plans in prompt-book form. Problems of training and directing amateur actors. Procedures of supervising the production from casting to performance. Laboratory experience in directing scenes and one-act plays.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 214 or THEA 308, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 313 - Stage Management
Examination of the role of the stage manager in theatrical production. Practice in the techniques of preparing a prompt script and other supportive material.
Credits: 3
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THEA 316 - Acting II: Technique Development
Continuation of the study of performance; increasing the student’s awareness of and mastering of space, shape, tempo, architecture, topography, emotion, theme, and narrative. Exercises and practice in script analysis applied to various texts. Study of the commonly held central elements of realistic acting: objective, obstacle, motivation, and action playing. Further study of the relationship between sound, language, and movement. Students generate and perform original material as well as prepare and perform scenes of different genres.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 216.
Credits: 3
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THEA 320 - Theatre Design II: Costumes
Discussions and projects investigating aesthetic, technical, and practical problems of designing costumes for the stage.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 220 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 321 - Theatre Design III: Scenery
Discussions and projects investigating aesthetic, technical, and practical problems of designing scenery for the stage.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 220 and THEA 249, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 322 - Theatre Design IV: Lighting
Discussions and projects investigating aesthetic, technical, and practical problems of designing lighting for the stage.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 220 and THEA 249, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 335 - Costume Technology
The procedure of planning costumes for dramatic production with emphasis on pattern development, accessories, and alternative approaches to creative construction. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in costume technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 235 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 341 - Lighting Technology
Development and application of advanced technical skills. Emphasis on planning and rigging of lights for a variety of theatrical spaces and touring productions. Laboratory requirements include supervised practicum projects and rigging experience. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in lighting technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 255 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 355 - Scene Technology
Principles and processes involved in scene technology. Advanced study of the planning, construction, mounting, and shifting of scenery and properties including tools, materials, and techniques. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in scene technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 255, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 366 - House Management and Publicity
Practicum in house management. Principles and procedures of house management as practiced in performing arts venues. Students will be assigned complete responsibilities of house management for one school event and/or production.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: School of Theatre and Dance major or minor or consent of school.
Credits: 1
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THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I
Study of the development of theatre as an artistic form from classical Greece and Rome through the Elizabethan period. Reading and analysis of significant play texts in the context of their original performance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 300 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II
Study of the theory and practice of theatre art during the European renaissance. Reading and analysis of significant play scripts in the context of their original performance from the Restoration through contemporary times.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 300 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 381 - Theatrical Theory and Criticism
Readings in contemporary and classical criticism of theatrical performance. Writing of critical papers and reviews of plays, films and other theatrical performances.
Credits: 3
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THEA 395 - Performance and Production
A. Acting Directing/Dramaturgy
C. Design/Technology/Stage Management
Practicum experience in production areas of theatre: acting, directing, dramaturgy, design, and technology. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. S/U grading may be used.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: School of Theatre and Dance major or minor or consent of school.
Credits: 1
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THEA 396 - Performing Arts Practicum
Directed specific performance laboratories in acting, directing, and interpretation as well as plenary session seminars in material preparation and techniques in performing arts. Individual supervision, guidance, critiques, and clinical evaluations by the faculty. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.
Credits: 1
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THEA 404 - Stage Combat
Introduction to the fundamental skills of effective stage violence. Exploration of hand-to-hand, rapier, and dagger usage on stage. Teaches a fundamental understanding of violence on stage which provides a basis for advanced application to the technique.
Credits: 2
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THEA 408 - Verse Drama
Integrated voice and performance work on scenes and monologues from Greek to Elizabethan drama.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to acting emphasis or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 409 - Advanced Vocal Technique
A. Voice Characterization and Dialects
B. Musical Theatre Performance
C. Stage Speech
Advanced voice work for the actor. Detailed work in voice characterization and dialects, musical theatre performance, and stage speech. Supports technique work in THEA 410. Two semester hours each of A, B, and C required in the acting emphasis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to acting emphasis or consent of school.
Credits: 2
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THEA 410 - Acting Styles: Clarity and Character
Subject matter from a variety of performance techniques, including those of Sanford Meisner, Jerzy Grotowski, Joseph Chaiken, and many others. Emphasis on character interpretation, exploration of speech and movement, and scene analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to acting emphasis or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 411 - Advanced Movement for the Stage
Focus on advanced postural analysis and mastery of physical character acting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to the acting emphasis or consent of school. CRQ: THEA 409 and THEA 407 or THEA 410.
Credits: 2
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THEA 412 - Directing II
Advanced theory of stage direction with emphasis on problems in classical styles, experimental and special contemporary modes. A heavily research-oriented course with additional practice in directing projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 312 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 416 - Acting Studio: On-Camera
Artistic projects requiring acting for film and/or video.
Credits: 3
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THEA 419 - Performance
In-depth research and performance preparation in one significant area of the performing arts. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
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THEA 420 - Theatre Design V
Investigation of design applications to the various theatrical forms including dance, opera, ballet, and musical theatre. Work in the collaborative process with costume, lighting, scenic design, and technical students in arriving at conceptual treatment and visualization. Emphasis on problem solving and independent growth in rendering and presentational work.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 320, THEA 321, THEA 322, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 435 - Pattern Development
Overview of patternmaking techniques for the theatre. Exploration of different patternmaking techniques including flat patterning, drafting systems, draping and primitive ethnic patterning (based on geometry and simple shapes).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 335 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 436 - Millinery and Accessories
Exploration of millinery techniques including blocked felt, constructed buckram, straw and soft hats. Projects will have emphasis on both historical and theatrical interpretations of the techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 235.
Credits: 3
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THEA 437 - Dyeing and Fabric Modification for the Theatre
Introduction to a variety of dyeing, painting and surface design techniques applicable to use on the stage. Considers techniques as well as products and the implications of both for costume design and construction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 335 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 449 - Design and Technology
Seminar in special problems and topics in design and technology. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
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THEA 450 - Advanced Drafting
Advanced study of drafting techniques for the theatre emphasizing designing with Autocad with focus on the creation of virtual models and the derivation of typical design documentation from Autocad models. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 249 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 451 - Electronic Visualization
Advanced study of modeling, rendering, and animation technique for the theatre emphasizing design with Autocad and Autovision or 3-D Studio. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 450 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 452 - Drawing for the Theatre
Development of drawing and painting skills and exploration of graphic media paying particular attention to the needs of theatrical designers. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 2
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THEA 453 - Rendering Techniques
Practical exploration of graphic media and techniques for the theatrical designer. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 220 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 455 - Scene Painting
Hands-on investigation of concepts, tools, and techniques of scenic painting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 456 - Rigging for the Performing Arts
Advanced study of overhead lifting equipment and techniques commonly used in theatres, arenas, and other performance venues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 355, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 457 - Automation and Stage Machinery
Advanced study of mechanical devices used to create motion in theatrical productions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 355, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 458 - Structural Design for the Stage
Advanced study of strengths and weaknesses of material and joining methods used to construct scenery.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 355, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 465 - Managing the Performing Arts
Managing and working within performing arts organizations with special attention to areas of marketing, public relations, grants acquisition, audience development, box office procedures, budgeting, union relations, organizational structure, and board recruitment and participation. Study of the role of government in the funding of arts groups.
Credits: 3
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THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre
Study and practice of audition and interviewing techniques, contracts, taxes, unions, agencies, and other subjects for the professional.
Credits: 1-3
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THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre
Study of theatrical art throughout the world since 1968, and the changing role of theatre in society. Considerations of contemporary movements in acting, directing, design, and playwriting. Reading and analysis of significant and contemporary plays.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 300, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 476 - Theatre History
Seminar in special periods of theatre history. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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THEA 477 - African-American Theatre
Exploration of the history of African-American theatre artists in the United States. Survey of the contribution to theatre history by African-Americans from the minstrel era to the present. Emphasis on the development and evolution of playwrights, actors, and audiences emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 478 - Period Style for the Theatre I
Intensive investigation of period style from pre-Egyptian through the Renaissance as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing, manners, decor, and architecture with projects from dramatic literature.
Credits: 3
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THEA 479 - Period Style for the Theatre II
Intensive investigation of period style from Egyptian through contemporary as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing and manners.
Credits: 3
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THEA 480 - Studies in American Theatre History
A historical-critical study of theatre in the United States from its inception to the present day. Emphasis on the application of historical and critical method to the theatre; exploration of theatre in this country as a developing art form and as a manifestation of popular culture.
Credits: 3
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THEA 481 - Playwriting I
Conventions and techniques that playwrights use to communicate in the theatre. Analysis of selected plays. Lectures and discussion combined with exercises in the planning and writing of scenes and short plays.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 300 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 482 - Playwriting Studio
Advanced work on new scripts generated by student playwrights. Involves interaction and collaboration in a three-dimensional setting with directors and performers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 481 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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THEA 490 - Summer Repertory Practicum
Extensive and concentrated production experience in the preparation and performance of summer theatre repertory. Emphasis on the unique problems of repertory companies: performance, technology, and management. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 3 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
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THEA 491 - Topics in Theatrical Performance
Intensive investigation of a single dramatic form or theatrical phenomenon with emphasis on performance. Topics announced. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-6
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THEA 492 - Senior Research Project
Presentation of a senior research project or a performance project to the Comprehensive Theatre Studies Review Board. Collaboration within the College of Visual and Performing Arts encouraged.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing in the B.A. program.
Credits: 3
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THEA 495 - Internship in Theatre Arts
Off-campus experience opportunities with selected organizations in theatre or related areas. Limited to qualified students. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 9 semester hours per semester. Students must take this course for a minimum of 3 semester hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. S/U grading may be used.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-9
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THEA 497 - Tutorial in Theatre
Directed study and research in special areas of theatre arts. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
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THEA 498H - Honors Tutorial in Theatre
Directed study and research in special areas of theatre arts. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
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WOMS 240 - Issues in Women’s Studies
Interdisciplinary introduction to selected problems and issues in women’s studies. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic changes.
Credits: 3
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WOMS 424 - Topics in Gender and STEM
Selected issues and topics pertaining to gender and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; how gender and sexuality are defined by and define these fields; contributions of women to scientific developments.
Credits: 3
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WOMS 436 - Current Debates Seminar: Women and Gender
Examination of issues in contemporary politics, culture, and society related to women and gender from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior or senior standing or consent of director.
Credits: 3
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