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THA 239 A - Surv: Hist of Musical Theatre Form
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introductory survey of Musical Theatre history, which will provide the student with the means of developing an appreciation of the aesthetics of the musical theatre form as he/she studies works from around the world.
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THA 264 CK - Comm & Oral Interprtn of Lit
3 Credit(s)
This course will introduce the student to the techniques used in the interpretation and oral communication of literature. Students will learn how to assess literature to determine the emotional and intellectual intent of various authors from a wide range of literary genre. Students will become adept at using the skills necessary to share diverse forms of literature with a live audience.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 110 or W cornerstone or placement into ENG 110 honors
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THA 265 BK - Acting I
3 Credit(s)
Philosophic orientation of the actor to his/her art with emphasis on basic technical skills. Students work on the techniques of acting while considering larger questions of perception, creative and aesthetic awareness. Students gain confidence in performing for and with others and explore the potential of theatrical ensemble and the collaborative nature of theatre through partnered work, original scene creation, and performances outside the classroom for other classes.
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THA 269 ADU - Script Analysis: Frm Page to Stage
3 Credit(s)
Students will develop an appreciation of the theatrical arts by analyzing dramatic scripts as the basis of theatrical production. Various interpretive perspectives, including the historical/social context in which the scripts were written or set, will be examined. Finally, the impact that context has on race, class, gender and ethnicity issues in production will be explored. Students will take plays from their blue print state on the page, study ideas, theories and contexts to aid their imagination, and then create a working concept for some or all elements of theatre production for each play.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 270 - Stage Management
3 Credit(s)
This is an introductory course in stage management for the theater. It is a practical course designed to give the student working knowledge and hands on experience in stage management. It will address the role of the stage manager from the pre-casting, through daily rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances.
Prerequisite(s): none.
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THA 276 BG - Drama in Education
4 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the college student with a basic understanding of, and appreciation for, the use of Drama as a tool for teaching and learning within educational and social settings. Drama in Education focuses on enhancing a kinesthetic awareness of literature in children and will be applied to the study of global children’s literature. This literature includes folk stories, plays, classic and contemporary works to be critically explored and analyzed through discussion, writing, and active creative dramatic techniques. Students will research the history of Drama in education, from the 1960’s through the present, including contemporary practices, theories and techniques from various countries.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 285 AG - Puppetry in Practice & Peformance
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to explore a wide range of puppetry styles in their early as well as contemporary global and historical settings, and to apply that knowledge to the student’s understanding of puppetry as both an art form and genre of performance. Students will understand the historical and cultural background of Puppetry along with the various ways that puppets have been a part of social and artistic situations from pre-historic man through our present time. Students will examine global, historical and contemporary settings, as well as the social and educational impact of puppetry on our current entertainment industry. In addition to this study of the historical and cultural background of Puppetry, students will also learn first-hand about the techniques used in building and performing a variety of different puppet styles, culminating in a puppet performance to be shared with a community audience.
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THA 290 B - Stagecraft
4 Credit(s)
This course is a behind the scenes look at theatrical production. Students will study the techniques used to produce scenery, costumes, sound and lights as well as the organization and management associated with theatre. This practical course offers students a basic working knowledge of technical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 292A - Stage Manage Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as either the Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292B - Thtr Manage Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as box office and promotions staff for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292C - Costume Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as costume setup and running crew for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292D - Dramaturgy Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as dramaturge for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292E - Make-Up Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as makeup setup and running crew for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292F - Props Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as props master and/or running crew for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292G - Sets Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as scenic running crew for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292H - Sound Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as sound engineer/board operator/designer for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292I - Lighting Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled by serving as electrician and/or light board operator for an Edgewood College Theatre production or by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 292J - Other Practicum for Maj/Min
0.5 Credit(s)
To be fulfilled in production work by special arrangement with the Department of Theatre Arts.
Offered (F/S)
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THA 301A BD - Tap Dance:Techniq & Cult Perspectiv
3 Credit(s)
This course, for students with little or no knowledge of tap dance, spans the development and place of the form from its early roots in the Americas of 1600 to the present. It combines pedagogical study of the multi-cultural elements of this art from participatory studio work to build basic understanding of music, movement and cultural sensitivity. An American hybrid art form, the course illuminates the intersection of history and culture.
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THA 326 A - Film in Society
3 Credit(s)
This course offers an examination of American society and its culture as reflected through the films of particular time periods in the 20th and early 21st centuries. These areas will be studied through the idea that “film, as in all art, is a reflection of - and an influence on - the society of its time.” Through the use of popular American films, students will be introduced to competing perspectives on American history, culture and society.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 327 A - Understandng Happiness Through Film
3 Credit(s)
Understanding Happiness through the Experience of Film is an introduction to research and theories on the nature of happiness, and to how those theories are incorporated into the creation and understanding of the art of film. Students will first engage in an examination of the research and science (fundamental findings from positive psychology) behind the understanding of happiness, and then will discuss philosophical questions, evaluate historical perspectives, and examine cinematic practices as they relate to the meaning and pursuit of happiness. Students will then take this understanding into their viewing of films that are shaped by this philosophy.
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THA 336 C - Development of Dramatic Arts I
3 Credit(s)
Study of the history and literature of the theatre from the Greeks to the early 1600s. Areas to be covered include: creative theories, Greek, Roman, Medieval drama, Renaissance, Spanish, and English to the early 1600s. These areas will be covered through the focus on “theatre, as in all art, is a reflection of - and an influence on - the society of its time,” playwrights of significance, plays of significance, and technical advances in the theatre.
Prerequisite(s): none.
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THA 337 A - Development of Dramatic Arts II
3 Credit(s)
Study of the history and literature of the theatre from the French Renaissance to the late 1800’s. Areas to be covered include: French Renaissance, English Restoration, European theatre of the 18th and early 19th century, romanticism, and European theatre of the late 19th century. These areas will be covered through the focus of “theatre, as in all art, is a reflection of and an influence on the society of its time,” playwrights of significance, plays of significance, and technical advances in the theatre.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 338 - Modern and Contemporary Drama
3 Credit(s)
Study of the literature and history of the theatre from the 20th century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 339 - Development of Dramatic Arts IV
3 Credit(s)
Study of the literature and history of musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 360 - Stage Combat DAI and SAFD Certif.
2 Credit(s)
Course offers training in one of three areas of theatrical combat. Upon completion of the requisite training, students will have the opportunity to test for certification from both Dueling Arts International and The Society of American Fight Directors.
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THA 365 - Applied Techniques for the Actor
3 Credit(s)
Detailed work in acting with emphasis on script analysis for the actor, basic voice and dialect training and audition preparation, with a focus on contemporary national and international scene work.
Prerequisite(s): THA 265 BK or consent of the instructor.
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THA 366 B - Musical Theatre Performance
3 Credit(s)
Performance study in the literature and style of various musical theatre forms. This will be a hands on studio experience where students will examine the process of preparing numerous musical theatre pieces in a variety of styles. Emphasis will be placed on process, not performance.
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THA 367 BK - Improvisation in Performance
3 Credit(s)
Students will study the art of improvisation in theatrical performance including short form, long form, and sketch based improv techniques, as well as several warm up, ensemble building and technique enhancing exercises. Ultimately, this work will result in the class ensemble producing an improvised public performance, the style of which will be determined by the class as the work unfolds.
Prerequisite(s): none.
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THA 368 - Movement for Actors
2 Credit(s)
The study and application of theories and techniques of body movement selected from various topics, including: basic choreography, ethnic dance used in musical theatre, Michael Chekhov, Labon, Williamson technique, integrated systems, rasa boxes and control and release.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 369 - Contemp Theatre Exp: Auditioning
2 Credit(s)
Audition is an experiential course that consists of three components, the first is a study of the audition process which will include visits/knowledge from guest artists (4), the second is intensive coaching and training on one monologue, auditioning/or crewing for (2) shows, and finally the course wraps up with portfolio review and organization techniques which should help students at KCACTF. If students are entered in KCACTF they will receive extra coaching on their monologues and scene selections than those who are not registered for the class.
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THA 370 BX - Directing I
4 Credit(s)
Study of the theory and practice of directing dramatic production with special emphasis on the director as artist and leader. Students will use all they have learned in the course of their theatre training and liberal arts education (and beyond) and apply elements of that knowledge of the interpretation, leadership and artistry involved in directing a play. Students must communicate effectively with all elements of production in order to accomplish those goals.
Prerequisite(s): THA 265 BK - Acting I and ENG 110 or W cornerstone.
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THA 376 2B - Theatre for Young Audiences
4 Credit(s)
In this course, students will research and build a basis of knowledge with regard to a human, social or ecological issue and use these findings to write for young audiences, will write a play for youth about the topic. In making choices on how to write the play and what areas of the topic to focus on, students will address the COR questions: Who am I and who can I become?, What are the needs and opportunities of the world?, and What is my role in building a more just and compassionate world? In further exploration of these questions, students will study the history and the elements of production and performance in the genre of Theatre for Young Audiences, as they produce and ultimately perform their play for Madison area school students.
Prerequisite(s): COR 1 or equivalent; open to students in their second or third year, or sophomore and above transfers.
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THA 379 - Independent Study - Theatre Arts
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
Independent Study of selected topics in Theatre Arts developed by the student with the approval and direction of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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THA 380 - Contemporary Scene Study for Actors
3 Credit(s)
Advanced scene study is a course for student who are interested in taking scene study one step further. This class is modeled after graduate level acting courses. The focus is on advanced scripts and character development. The actor will be asked to explore oneself and to apply themselves to the lives of the characters. We will explore emotional capacity and animal instinct. This is not a class for the relaxed student. There are high expectations on memorization, attendance, and participation. This is not a requirement for graduation, but is a MUST for those who intend to make it within this craft.
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THA 385 - Special Topics in Theatre
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
Advanced study of topics of special current interest in the field of theatre: a) Performance (acting or directing) b) Technical theatre c) History and criticism d) Musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
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THA 386 - Special Topics in Film
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
Advanced study of topics of special interest in the field of Film.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 386A AGU - Spc Tpc: Film
3 Credit(s)
Through the study of representative films we will explore a variety of common social topics across different culture groups: those represented by US-Hollywood and independent films of North American production, those from contemporary and 20th century European society, as well as Asian cultures. We will compare the representation of social issues through critical analysis and research. We will look at how a film is constructed, how the film reflects our perception of reality and has an impact in our critical thinking. We will explore, analyze, and criticize social topics of ever increasing importance: immigration, family life, environment and economy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 386B A - Tpcs Film: Evolution of Sci-Fi Film
3 Credit(s)
This course offers an examination of society (mostly American, but including Eastern and European) and its culture through the reflection of films in the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. These films will be studied through the idea that “film, as in all art, is a reflection of and an influence on the society of its time.” Though we will explore the origins and history of science fiction film, this course will not be a purely chronological account of the major themes of the genre. We will be exploring and reflecting on the relationship between real science and science fiction.
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THA 390 B - Theatre Design Elements
3 Credit(s)
Introduction to the media used in theatrical design, including but not limited to Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 391 - Tech and Design in the Theatre
3 Credit(s)
The study and application of technical and design elements of theatre selected from various topics, including: lights, costumes, sets, sound and makeup.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 392 - Costume Design
3 Credit(s)
Study of the history and theory of costuming for the stage, with practical work in construction.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 393 - Lighting Design
3 Credit(s)
Study of the history and theory of the principles of lighting design for the stage with laboratory work to develop practical skills.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 394 - Scenic Design
3 Credit(s)
Study and application of style and form in the scenic elements of the stage. Art History recommended.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 395 B - Makeup Design and Techniques
3 Credit(s)
Makeup Design and Techniques is an introductory study in stage makeup for the theatre. It is a practical course designed to give the student a basic working knowledge of, and hands on experience in, stage makeup design and application.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 440 - Theatre Capstone
2 Credit(s)
Capstone in theatre arts seeks to prepare theatre students for a career and graduate study opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): THA 265 .
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THA 445 - Play Writing
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
A study of the structure of the literary art of drama with practical experience in playwriting. Work with a performance lab is encouraged. Participation in the American College Theatre Festival is encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 459P - Teaching of Theatre Arts
4 Credit(s)
The course will focus on curriculum building for the theatre arts classroom, teaching techniques for beginning acting, and the historical background of theatre in education. A strong component of the course is the inclusion of theatre encounters with individuals involved in co-curricular theatre programs. Students will be working with an outside co-curricular theatre program to learn about structure, planning and implementation of co-curricular theatre programs. Emphasis will be on student-faculty-administration relationship, budget control, facilities use, and theatre management related to school productions. Cross-listed ED 459F .
Offered (S)
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THA 465 - Period Styles in Acting
4 Credit(s)
This course is designed to study approaches to acting classical texts, focusing on Greek theatre, Shakespearean texts, Comedy of Manners, and Farce. The course builds on the script analysis and voice training of Acting II, and adds much more emphasis on movement and carriage of the actor. Scenes are used from the periods covered.
Prerequisite(s): THA 265 or consent of instructor.
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THA 466 - Advanced Acting
4 Credit(s)
Contemporary theories of acting such as epic theatre, the theatre of physical metaphor, absurdist and the Stanislavski system, as well as variations of these major schools of technique. The class is also designed for students to prepare for auditions, interviews and internships in the professional world. An acting portfolio, acting resume and a headshot will be required by the end of term.
Prerequisite(s): THA 265 or consent of the instructor.
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THA 470 - One-Act Play Production
4 Credit(s)
The theory and practice of directing and producing one-acts within the theatre season with special emphasis on the director/designer as interpreter and critic. Focus is on producing, crewing and directing a main stage production in cooperation with other theatre students.
Prerequisite(s): THA 370 BX or consent of instructor.
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THA 479 - Independent Study - Theatre Arts
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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THA 480 - Theatre Internship
Variable 1-3 Credit(s)
Students receive practical experience through internships with regional and national theatre organizations.
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THA 490 - Advanced Design
4 Credit(s)
Tutorial in design for the theatre.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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THA 499 3K - Theatre Senior Project
Variable 2-3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to give theatre majors an opportunity to express who they are and what they have learned as students of theatre within a liberal arts context and to explore more deeply a particular area of interest. Students will be guided through the process of designing, proposing and implementing a project focused in an area of individual interest and expertise within a field of theatre. Students will revisit the questions of COR in light of their theatrical knowledge and interest. Typically, senior projects in the discipline of theatre generally result in a performance or presentation which is open to the public.
Prerequisite(s): COR 2, Theatre Arts major, senior standing.
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UATHA 269 ADU - Script Analysis
3 Credit(s)
Students will develop an appreciation of the theatrical arts by analyzing dramatic scripts as the basis of theatrical production. Various interpretive perspectives, including the historical/social context in which the scripts were written or set, will be examined. Finally, the impact that context has on race, class, gender, and ethnicity issues in production will be explored. Students will take plays from their blueprint state on the page and create working concepts.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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SUST 650 - Fndtns: Leadership Soc Innov & Sust
4 Credit(s)
This immersion course provides the foundation for the Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership Program. It creates a community of reflective learners that support each other in becoming effective social entrepreneurs and sustainability change agents. We introduce foundational leadership frameworks and tools such as Theory U, Emotional Intelligence and Diversity, Systems Thinking, Just Sustainabilities, Design Thinking, Collective Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, and several others. We visit with local, national, and global changemakers to learn how they are applying social innovation and sustainability leadership. The course also explores relationships among sustainability, economic development, and social equity. Students begin to explore and identify a social innovation project they wish to implement in SUST 651 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Sustainability Leadership Program or consent of instructor.
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SUST 651 - Ecological Sust & Social Innovation
4 Credit(s)
In this course, we use an ecological framework to explore the scientific basis of sustainable systems and the extension of principles of ecology and natural systems design into the realms of organizational change leadership, social science and humanities. We explore systems such as energy, food, water, climate, and concepts such as ecological design, resilience, and restoration. We also analyze key ecological sustainability indicators and reporting frameworks (e.g., ecological and carbon footprints, green building certifications, Global Reporting Initiative, Genuine Progress Indicator). Key related concepts include: ecosystem services, risk perception, precautionary principle, permaculture, biomimicry, deep ecology, integral ecology, indigenous knowledge systems and ecospirituality. We deepen our understanding of leadership tools learned in SUST 650 and introduce new tools such as Integral Facilitation and Johari Window.
Prerequisite(s): SUST 650 .
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SUST 652 - Innovation for Social Economic Sust
4 Credit(s)
In this course, we consider the challenges to organizational and community change presented by global trends and by traditional socioeconomic and public policy models, and we introduce alternative models aimed at meeting these challenges: equity, ecological economics, community development, sustainable development, the sharing economy, social innovation and participatory democracy. We discuss how deeper knowledge of human perception and behavior can help us formulate transformative communication and education strategies and practices. Key concepts include: social capital, corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, social equity, urban design, transformational leadership and ecopsychology.
Prerequisite(s): SUST 651 .
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SUST 679 - Independent Study
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
In collaboration with an instructor, Independent Study provides an opportunity for students to pursue educational experiences that are outside of a formal Edgewood course. Students work with an instructor to identify these opportunities and goals of the course.
Prerequisite(s): SUST 652 .
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SUST 695 - Special Topics
1-3 Credit(s)
The Special Topics courses are offered through the SISL Community Course program in partnership with the Professional Development office. Community courses are taught by SISL Community Faculty who design the courses and create and grade the assignments. Community courses meet primarily face-to-face. Students can only count 6 credits of SUST 695 towards degree completion requirements.
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SUST 745 - Int Engagement: Sus Comm Wellbeing 1
2 Credit(s)
Gain intercultural leadership skills through community-based social innovation initiatives in Alto Cayma, Peru. Enhance global understanding of sustainability through hands-on projects and visits with organizations that contribute to social, economic, and ecological wellbeing. This course prepares students for their work in SUST 746 , which takes place in Peru.
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SUST 746 - Intl Engagemnt: Sust Com Wellbeing 2
1 Credit(s)
SUST 746 serves as the continuation of SUST 745 and reflects the in-country portion of the international educational experience. After returning to the United States, students will be responsible for developing and presenting a multimedia presentation that reflects their learning experience while in Peru.
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SUST 751 - Urban Community-Based Sust Develop
3 Credit(s)
Practical application of the principles of equity and economic, social, and ecological sustainability to the design of infrastructure, neighborhoods, and watersheds in the urban environment. Students and instructors will collaborate with a community partner in developing and implementing impactful change. Students will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as: equitable community development, green infrastructure; ecological design; community engagement; placemaking; livability; walkability.
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SUST 752 - Innovative Ldsp in Comm Well Being
3 Credit(s)
How can we best lead change within our organizations and communities to increase sustainability, resilience, health, and happiness? Partnering with a local community organization, our interdisciplinary group of students and faculty will create a social innovation lab that works to build and support collaborations amongst community members, non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies aimed at improving social, environmental, and economic “well-being” for all. Using tools of collaborative leadership and organizational and community well-being research and frameworks (including collective impact, impact labs, and Theory U), we work toward the achievement of sustainable well-being goals in the interconnnected personal, organizational, and community context.
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SUST 759A - Sustainability Leadership Capstone
1 Credit(s)
SUST 759 A, B and C are all offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms (each is worth 1 credit, for a total 3 credits). Students may take A, B and C all in one term or they may take 1 credit per term and complete the 3 credits of SUST 759 over the duration of 3 terms. In this course, students apply their knowledge and skills of social innovation and sustainability leadership to complete their community or organizational social innovation project.
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SUST 759B - Sustainability Leadership Capstone
1 Credit(s)
SUST 759 A, B and C are all offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms (each is worth 1 credit, for a total 3 credits). Students may take A, B and C all in one term or they may take 1 credit per term and complete the 3 credits of SUST 759 over the duration of 3 terms. In this course, students apply their knowledge and skills of social innovation and sustainability leadership to complete their community or organizational social innovation project.
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SUST 759C - Sustainability Leadership Capstone
1 Credit(s)
SUST 759 A, B and C are all offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms (each is worth 1 credit, for a total 3 credits). Students may take A, B and C all in one term or they may take 1 credit per term and complete the 3 credits of SUST 759 over the duration of 3 terms. In this course, students apply their knowledge and skills of social innovation and sustainability leadership to complete their community or organizational social innovation project.
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SUST 795 - Guided Study Special Topics
1-3 Credit(s)
This course provides a framework for students taking Community Courses to integrate the content into the SISL curriculum and their Social Innovation Projects. As a learning community, we explore and elaborate on the topics offered by Community Courses and apply them to leadership and innovation. Students will have the opportunity to utilize online teaching tools to integrate new information and skills into their leadership development. This course brings together: the community-based content of the Community Courses; the curriculum and educational framework of SISL; application of Community Course concepts to Social Innovation Projects; and online teaching tools to create a learning community to support and integrate new knowledge and experiences.
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WS 104 PQU - Ethics of Sex Love & Marriage
4 Credit(s)
This class examines various ethical theories about sex, love and marriage, with the goal of understanding and evaluating feminist and GLBT arguments about the worth of marriage as an institution.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 101 .
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WS 112 1CQ - Fairy Tales and Feminism
4 Credit(s)
Fairy tales are complicated. Traditionally, they emphasize teaching us to behave in order to achieve a “happy ending.” Yet, they are also inherited fictions, passed down through generations, inviting revision and reinvention. From the Brothers Grimm to the latest Disney hit - this seminar will trace how fairy tales have changed over time and the various ways in which they have worked to construct and define gender roles. You will explore fairy tales from different cultures, a wide range of revised tales by contemporary authors, discussions of fairy tales by scholars, and popular versions in film and television. Along the way, we will read some of the most significant arguments in feminist theory, and bring them to bear on our analysis of fairy tales.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 110
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WS 158 AQX - Women in Music
4 Credit(s)
An examination of the role of women in music in a wide array of genres, ranging from art music to rock and blues, with focus on social construction of gendered roles in music. Students will write a research paper on a topic of interest to them.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 204 - Intro to Wom & Gender Studies: Topics
4 Credit(s)
A series of topics courses in Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 204A CPQ - Intro Wgs: Lit & Philosophy
4 Credit(s)
This course will provide an interdisciplinary introduction to the issues and themes of women’s and gender studies as revealed through the reading and analysis of literature and feminist and gender theory. We will take a philosophical approach to the issues we encounter and question our own assumptions along with those of the texts we read. Within our texts, we will examine social and cultural constructs in historical context, in contemporary society, and in our own lives. Using both fiction and nonfiction, we will examine this interplay between how we construct the “feminine” and the “masculine” in our psyches and how gender is constructed through the media and collective psyche. Additionally, in this course, students will have the unique opportunity to reflect upon, write about, and explore their own gender identities and its many influences.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 204B CJQ - Intro Wgs: Lit & Soc Sci
4 Credit(s)
This course will provide an interdisciplinary introduction to the issues and themes of women’s and gender studies, through critical readings, reflection and analysis of literary works and sociological texts grounded in feminist and gender theory. We will examine cultural constructs of gender in historical context, in contemporary society, in literature, and in our own lives. Using works of fiction and nonfiction, we will examine this interplay between how we construct the “feminine” and the “masculine” in our psyches and how gender is constructed and transmitted in societies through cultural expressions such as literature. Additionally, in this course, students will have the unique opportunity to reflect upon, write about, and explore their own gender identities and its many influences.
Prerequisite(s): None
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WS 206 PQU - Philosophy and Gender
4 Credit(s)
This course will introduce students to the main theoretical paradigms within feminist and gender theory. The course is centered on the following questions: What is gender? What constitutes gender oppression? Is gender oppression related to oppression based on race, sexuality and class? If so, how? What is gender identity? Are gender differences natural, psychological, social, or some combination of these? How, if at all, is it possible to combat and perhaps overcome oppression?
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 101 .
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WS 207 DJQ - Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
4 Credit(s)
In Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies, we start from the position that taken-for-granted systems of categorization like gender and sexuality are in fact socially developed, enforced, and reproduced such that members of societies see them as “natural.” Although these systems may be described as “social constructs,” they are quite real to the people who are categorized by them. We will rely upon sociological frameworks to better understand intragroup interactions within the broader LGBTQ+ community. Cross-listed SOC 207 DJQ.
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WS 215 CQX - Women Writers
4 Credit(s)
An introduction to the work of women writers from a variety of literary genres and periods. The course will also teach fundamentals of literary interpretation. Texts may include autobiography and memoir, fiction, journals, graphic novels, and works from other literary genres. Cross-listed ENG 215 CQX.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites or Co-requisites: W-tag.
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WS 224 CQX - Topics in Literature and Gender
4 Credit(s)
Because literature has long had a special capacity to evoke and reflect on complex social issues, some of the deepest thinking about gender and sexual identities has emerged in literary representations. Mainstream social discussions about these issues have often followed later. Each period and cultural context has its own way of thinking about gender identity, divisions between men and women, and ways of thinking about sexual identity in relation to gender. While much of canonical literature evokes these themes, scholars have been somewhat slow at times in addressing them for a variety of reasons. Courses under this topic heading seek to both uncover these themes in the traditional canon and to examine more generally how literary depictions of gender in fiction from the past help us to understand how ideas about such issues developed over time. Depictions of gender in contemporary fiction can help us think about where discussions are moving in the future. Possible iterations of the course might focus on; feminism in literature, masculinity in hard-boiled detective fiction, transgender memoirs, or gender and power.
Offered (F)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 110 .
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WS 235 AGQ - Women in World Cinema
4 Credit(s)
Women in World Cinema is a survey course introducing students to visual texts made by women filmmakers from around the world. The course will cover different genres from full-length features, to shorts, documentaries, and ethnographic representations. GS 235 and WS 235 will include representative works by important filmmakers such as Suzana Amaral from Brazil, Kathryn Bigelow from the US, Iciar Bollain from Spain, Jane Campion from New Zealand, Safi Faye from Senegal, Deepa Mehta from India, Sally Potter from England, Agnes Varda from France and Li Yu from China. Students will critically examine, analyze, and evaluate national and international women's cinema in terms of form and techniques (light, camera, sound, cinematography) as well as content (themes, genres, ideology).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 252 AQX - Hist of Women Artists: Eur & N Amer
4 Credit(s)
This course offers an introduction to the lives and work of women in the visual arts in Europe and North America from the Renaissance to the present, with a focus on issues of gender, power, ideology, and representation that underlie the study of women artists and their work. We will look at the work of specific European and North American women artists with attention to the historical circumstances in which they produced their art, ideologies of gender and art at these particular historical moments, and artists’ writings. This course will also address themes explored by many women artists: the relationship between art and craft; spirituality; self-portraiture; the female body; motherhood; and heritage and identity. Along with reading scholarly texts about women artists and various writings by historic and contemporary women artists, throughout the semester students in this writing-enriched course will be expected to write informal responses to issues raised in this course, reflections on course readings and works of art considered in class, and a substantive formal research paper. Cross-listed WS 252 AQX.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 110 or W cornerstone.
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WS 258 QX - Women in Mus: Writing Next Chp: Hnr
4 Credit(s)
Women in Music: Writing the Next Chapter is a course for serious writers who wish to gain insight on writing and publishing while simultaneously exploring documentation of women in music and culture. Using Women, Music, Culture: An Introduction as a basis through which to view the writing, editing, and publication process, class members will research and create new material for the course website and for a new edition. This will include written material, graphics, and photographs.
Prerequisite(s): W tag or ENG 110 and consent of instructor via writing sample.
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WS 316 PQ - Feminism and Fundamentalism
4 Credit(s)
This course will explore the social, cultural, political, and economic forces driving the growing trends of religious conservatism with the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. In our initial exploration, we will seek to understand these movements on their own terms as best we can, by learning about their respective histories and value systems. We will then critically assess each movement and their respective value systems by examining women’s responses to each community from within each, both supportive and critical. Doing so will enable us to reflect on the gendered configurations of fundamentalist cultures through the gender roles that structure them, enabling us to examine underlying assumptions about masculinity and femininity that undergird these communities. We will also examine and critically assess the relationship between these value systems and the broader political, social, and economic belief systems of which they are a part.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 101 , WS 204
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WS 323 DJQ - Family and Society
4 Credit(s)
An examination of the institution of family through historical, cross-cultural and contemporary perspectives. Attention is given to family structure in US society and its interconnectedness with economic conditions, race and ethnic differentiations, religious beliefs, status expectations, gender ideologies, and legal definitions. Emphasis is on the history and politics of marriage and cohabitation, sexuality, changing notions of childhood and parenthood, dependent care, gender roles in the family, race and ethnic-based variations, and social policies that shape family life. Cross-listed SOC 323 .
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 325 JKQ - Gender, Culture, and Communication
3 Credit(s)
In this course we will examine how gender is communicated within cultural and institutional settings (how we come to know what it is to be a woman or a man), the multiple ways humans communicate within and across gender lines (how we express ourselves as gendered individuals and why we do it many different ways), and the relationship of the two. We will also look at how feminists’ theories illuminate gender issues in communication.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 343 - Women and Religion
Variable 3-4 Credit(s)
Explores women’s issues in a variety of religious traditions from a feminist perspective including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Native American, Eastern traditions and goddess religion. Autobiography, feminist interpretation of scripture and expressions of women’s spirituality are included. Cross-listed RS 343 .
Prerequisite(s): One WS or RS F8 course.
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WS 344 DQR - Women & Multicultural Theologies
4 Credit(s)
How do women theologians from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds understand and discuss God, Jesus, Human Beings, the Bible, Spirituality, Ecology and the Roles of Women in religion and society today? How do North American women “do theology” in their African-American, Latina, Native American, Asian-American, Euro-American and/or socio-economic contexts? What kinds of theology are women theologians in Latin America, Asia and Africa doing? In what ways do race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, and nation shape the formation and development of Christian feminist theologies? From multicultural perspectives, this course explores the questions, experiences, values, concerns, and challenges that women bring to the understanding and practice of Christian faith and its implications for building a more just and compassionate world. Cross-listed ETHS 344 DQR and RS 344
Prerequisite(s): I-, T-, and W- tags or their equivalents.
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WS 360 - The History of Women in North Ameri
4 Credit(s)
Women in North America and the United States from 1500 to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how & why ideas about femininity and masculinity have changed over time. Cross-listed HIST 360 .
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 362 - 19th Century American Homophobia
4 Credit(s)
A study of the development of homophobia in the US during the last 20 years of the 19th century in response to that era’s discovery of the “homosexual.” Cross-listed HIST 362 .
Prerequisite(s): HIST 132 or consent of instructor.
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WS 365 JQ - Women and Society
4 Credit(s)
An assessment of women’s position in American society and a consideration of gender ideology and its impact on women’s participation in major institutions.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WS 379 - Indp Stdy: Women’s & Gender Studies
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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WS 389 2Q - Psychology of Men and Masculinities
4 Credit(s)
This course, through the multidisciplinary nature of topics discussed, allows for students to explore the ways in which they relate to men in their lives and in the world. It is intended that through engagement with community-based agencies that work with boys and men, we will develop a deeper understanding of the very complex ways boys and men are affected by the experiences of growing up male and having people respond to them as male. Through this integration of scholarly works, class discussion, and community involvement, the student will be fostered into becoming a more socially conscious and compassionate member of greater society. This service learning course expects that students participate in 1-2 hours weekly of community engagement outside of class.
Prerequisite(s): COR1 or equivalent and junior standing.
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WS 415A CDQ - Black Women Writers
4 Credit(s)
This course offers a study of selected novels, short stories, and essays by African American women writers in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Emphasizing the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and informed by critical studies of race and ethnicity and Black feminist criticism, we will explore the following main questions: What are the major themes and issues in Black women’s literature? What textual strategies do African American women writers employ to represent Blackness, womanhood, and Black womanhood? In what ways do these writers challenge or accommodate dominant discourses of race, gender, class, and sexuality? What does it mean to be a Black feminist reader, and what does it mean for non-Black and/or non-female readers to interpret Black women’s writings? Cross-listed ETHS 415A CDQ and ENG 415A CDQ.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of W Tag.
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WS 437 CGQ - Literary Movements of Modern France
4 Credit(s)
Literary movements of Modern France is an upper-division French Literature class focusing on a specific literary trend or theme. Our topic for WS 437 is women writers, and to that end, we will study literary and critical texts by French women authors, learn about women’s movements and feminist manifestos in France, and examine samples of “ecriture feminie.” The goal of this course is two-fold. WS 437 is designed to develop (1) Student’s knowledge of different narrative genres such as the journal, diary, letter, short story, and the literary autobiography through the study of literary texts and increase their ability to interpret literary works and (2) Student’s understanding of the social, cultural, political and historical contexts in which women’s literature from France was produced and experienced.
Prerequisite(s): 4th semester French, appropriate language placement, or equivalent.
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WS 479 - Indp Stdy: Women’s & Gender Studies
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
Advanced work in the field of Women’s and Gender Studies. Consent of the instructor required.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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WS 480 - Senior Seminar: Contemporary Global Feminisms
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WS 480 GQU - Senior Seminar: Women & Gender Std
4 Credit(s)
What issues are important to women in different parts of the world? How do those issues relate to one another? What makes an issue “feminist” or not? How do we conceive of feminisms outside of our borders, whether those borders are geographic, political, or personal? What strategies can we employ to understand women’s lives and concerns in different cultures, locations, and times? Is it possible to actively support feminist causes across the globe without imposing dangerous sets of limiting assumptions? This course is an exploration of the methods, concepts, and experiences of feminism as it is practiced all over the world in different ways. The historical development and cultural mappings of feminism since the second wave will be our main concern, but we will maintain specificity by focusing on particular locations, and on locational concerns. Three large units will make up the course: feminism and race at the end of the second wave and into the present; postcolonial critiques of feminism and issues of religion, rights, and class in various locations throughout the world; and transnational approaches to feminist identity, politics and possibilities. Throughout our explorations of contemporary feminisms, we will interrogate how our own lives and choices affect the lives of women around the world, in part by investigating the origins of products we purchase regularly. Feminist theorists from a variety of disciplines including philosophy, literature, political science, history and sociology will provide groundwork for our explorations, which will be filled out through case studies, historical texts and literary narratives. Cross-listed ENG 480A and ETHS 481 .
Prerequisite(s): W-tag and one of the following: ENG 280, ETHS 201 , WS 204A , or WS 204B .
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WS 480C QU - Senior Seminar
4 Credit(s)
This course examines current issues in Feminist Theory, which might include eco-feminism, post-humanism, trans, queer theory, or other paradigms that arise as the field develops.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of W-cornerstone and ENG 280.
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WS 490 - Women’s & Gender Studies Internship
Variable 1-4 Credit(s)
Faculty supervised experiential learning in a community setting relevant to women’s and gender studies.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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