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THEA 2380 - Theatrical Makeup (DRAM 1341)
3 hours (3;2)
Principles and practices governing the use of theatrical makeup in the performance of a play or in a film or television production.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Required of all theatre majors.
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THEA 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THEA 3030 - World Theatre to 1700
3 hours
Intense investigation of major developments in theatre performance and dramatic literature from their beginnings to the mid-17th century, from western and non-Western worlds. Emphasis on plays, playwrights, actors and other theatre artists in relation to society. Lecture, student presentations and a research project with a cross-cultural emphasis.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Visual and Performing Arts
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THEA 3040 - World Theatre After 1700
3 hours
Intense investigation of major developments in theatre performance and dramatic literature from the mid-17th century to the 21st century, from Western and non-Western worlds. Emphasis on plays, playwrights, actors and other theatre artists in relation to society. Lecture, student presentations and a research project with a cross-cultural emphasis.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Visual and Performing Arts
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THEA 3050 - Acting: Realism
3 hours (3;2)
Practical exploration of theories and methods of building a character. Utilization of numerous approaches including improvisation, emotional and sense memory, actions and objectives, character analysis, and the application of these techniques to text. Advanced script analysis and demonstration of acting proficiency required.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1050 , THEA 2051 and THEA 2351 , or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 3060 - Non-Western Theatre and Drama
3 hours
Selected studies in theatre forms and texts of the cultures of Japan, China, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, India, Africa and the Middle East. Advanced script and character analysis required. Lecture, student presentations and a research project.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1440 .
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THEA 3070 - History of Theatrical Costume and Décor
3 hours
Historical survey of clothing, architecture, furniture, and decorative styles as they pertain to theatrical production.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THEA 3095 - Stage Production II
1 hour (1;3)
Intermediate study of the principles and practices governing the presentation of stage production. Students work on crews for front-of-house, backstage, costume shop, scene shop or electrics/sound or serve as assistant designers in costumes/make-up, sets/props, and lighting/sound for department theatrical productions.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2095 .
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THEA 3100 - Directing I
3 hours (3;2)
Directing theatrical productions. Analysis of play and film scripts, composition and movement, business and pantomime, coaching the actor, production staff development and management, rehearsal techniques. Written examination on a selected bibliography about theatrical directing.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1050 , THEA 1440 , THEA 2051 , THEA 2351 , THEA 3030 , THEA 3050 and junior or senior standing, or consent of department.
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THEA 3130 - Lighting II
3 hours (3;2)
Intermediate techniques for theatrical lighting, stage instrumentation and circuitry. Intensive practical experience in laboratory and production assignments.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1030 and THEA 1046 , or consent of department.
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THEA 3140 - Acting: Styles and Periods
3 hours (3;2)
Application of characterization techniques to period styles, including physical farce, comedy of manners, absurdism and dark comedy. Demonstration of acting proficiency. Written examination on a selected bibliography about acting.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1050 , THEA 1440 , THEA 2051 , THEA 2351 , THEA 3030 , and THEA 3050 , or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 3143 - Costume II
3 hours (3;2)
Intermediate construction techniques for theatrical costuming. Intensive practical experience in advanced laboratory and production assignments.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1043 or consent of department.
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THEA 3146 - Stagecraft II
3 hours (3;2)
Intermediate study of scenery construction and drafting.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1046 or consent of department.
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THEA 3280 - Stage Management II
3 hours (3;2)
Advanced training for the organization and management of theatrical productions and companies. Practical application in laboratory and production management assignments.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1043 , THEA 1046 , THEA 1050 , THEA 1280 , THEA 1440 and junior or senior standing or consent of department.
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THEA 3351 - Theatre Movement II
3 hours (3;2)
Advanced study of movement techniques for the classical and nonrealistic theatre. Emphasis on movement vocabulary and intense physical training in relaxation, alignment, conditioning, and stage presence. Application to characterization and performance.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2351 or consent of department.
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THEA 3400 - Theatre for Young Audiences
3 hours (3;1)
Recognition and examination of the history and philosophy, production and performance of theatre for young audiences. Through focused inquiry, work on the practical problems that arise in the selection and performance of dramatic texts, original collective creations and adaptation of selected literature. Emphasis on connecting artistic practices and trends in educational theatre to theories of child/adolescent development. Course designed for those who advocate theatre as a stimulus for learning, whether they are specializing in classroom teaching or seeking careers in professional theatre. Class activities may take place on site in a school or at a theater.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THEA 3910 - Directors’ Ensemble
1 hour (1;4)
Principles and practices of character development governing stage performance. Students audition, participate in directing exercises, classical and contemporary scenes and theatre creation exercises.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4000 - Musical Theatre Acting
3 hours (3;1)
History and evolution of musical theatre in the 20th century. Practical experience in auditioning, rehearsing and performing. Demonstration of acting proficiency required.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1050 , THEA 2051 , THEA 2351 , THEA 3050 , or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4095 - Stage Production III
1 hour (1;3)
Advanced study of the principles and practices governing the presentation of stage production. Students manage or serve as crew heads for front-of-house, backstage, costume shop, scene shop or electrics/sound, or work as designers in costumes/make-up, sets/props, and lighting/sound for department theatrical productions.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2095 and THEA 3095 , or consent of department.
Same as DANC 4095 .
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4100 - Directing II
3 hours (3;2)
Theories and production techniques for selected styles, periods or genres of dramatic literature. Written examination on a selected bibliography about styles of directing for selected styles, periods or genres of dramatic literature.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1440 , THEA 3030 , THEA 3040 , THEA 3100 , or consent of department.
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THEA 4110 - Scene Painting for the Theatre
3 hours (3;2)
Principles and practices of scene painting. Use of the tools, materials and techniques of the modern scenic artist.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1046 , THEA 1701 and junior or senior standing, or consent of department
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THEA 4130 - Lighting III: Design
3 hours (3;3)
Advanced lighting design principles, light plots and design skills as they apply to the performing arts. Conceptualization and communication of design ideas through script analysis, light studies, storyboards and related projects. Laboratory and practicum activities.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1030 , THEA 1046 , THEA 1440 , THEA 1700 , THEA 1701 , THEA 3070 , THEA 3130 , and junior or senior standing, or consent of department.
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THEA 4140 - Acting: Shakespeare
3 hours (3;2)
Principles and practices of physical and vocal characterization, mental agility, rhetorical dexterity and empathetic imagination required by the creation of characters in Shakespeare’s plays. Study of Elizabethan theatre and its verbal conceits. Special attention paid to making classical language and situations relate to contemporary and cultures. Demonstration of acting proficiency required.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1440 , THEA 3030 , THEA 3050 , or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4143 - Costume III: Design
3 hours (3;2)
Theories and styles of costume design for stage presentation. Techniques of analysis, interpretation, drawing, rendering and organizing.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1043 , THEA 1440 , THEA 1700 , THEA 1701 , THEA 3070 , THEA 3143 , and junior or senior standing, or consent of department.
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THEA 4146 - Stagecraft III: Design
3 hours (3;2)
Design principles applied to theatrical productions; drafting of ground plans and sections, rendering and model building, theoretical application on many different types of theatrical productions including drama, musicals, dance and opera. Opportunities for practical application.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1046 , THEA 1440 , THEA 1701 , THEA 3070 , THEA 3146 , and junior or senior standing, or consent of department.
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THEA 4190 - Sound Production and Design for the Theatre
3 hours (3;2)
Designing and producing sound support and effects for theatrical applications. Covering live, recorded, engineered and multiple effects. Emphasis on creativity and appropriateness of sound design for special theatrical situations.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1030 , THEA 1046 , THEA 1440 , THEA 1700 , and junior or senior standing, or consent of department.
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THEA 4240 - Methods of Teaching with Creative Drama
3 hours (3;1)
Comprehensive study and practical application of methods utilized in teaching with creative drama. Course integrates the content area of theatre with educational pedagogy. Theatre games, improvisation, story dramatization, thematic work, and teacher-in-role introduced and experienced. Emphasis on viewing creative drama as a teaching methodology in classroom and recreational settings; an introduction to the art of improvised playmaking; and a rehearsal tool. Includes lecture/discussions, group facilitation, peer teaching and off-campus classroom observation. Course of value to classroom teachers, actors, directors, writers and community service workers who view working with children and adolescents as part of career plan.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THEA 4290 - Advanced Musical Theatre Acting
3 hours (3;2)
Critical investigation of the origin and development of musical theatre. Extensive analysis of current Broadway and off-Broadway productions including required attendance at selected performances. Practical experience in auditioning, rehearsing and performing. Advanced script and character analysis, and demonstration of acting and singing proficiency required.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 1440 and THEA 4000 , or consent of the department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4310 - Acting for the Camera
3 hours (3;1)
Study of acting techniques required for commercial, soap, film and television productions. Methods and styles of acting in relation to the script, the environment and technical personnel.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 3050 or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4350 - Senior Seminar
3 hours (3;1)
Capstone course involving intensive study of aesthetic principles, values, philosophy, creative process, criticism, activism and advocacy within the profession. Through self-discovery, discussion, readings, arts experiences, professional interactions and exchange of ideas, this course focuses on transitions and the parameters of preparation and responsibility as students investigate career options, professional and personal goals, continuing education and individual life choices. Essential to this process is that each student analyze and synthesize knowledge and skills in preparation for planning for a future. The course meets regularly as a seminar and at laboratory events within the profession. This course meets the criteria for the Honors Capstone Course.
Prerequisite(s): 90 hours of college-level courses, junior or senior status within the required courses of the major and consent of the academic advisor/department.
Core Category: Capstone
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THEA 4351 - Physical Theatre
3 hours (3;2)
Study and practice of physical theatre. The application of the physical and vocal methodologies of movement-based theatre to creative exercises. Intensive practice in collective creation for directors and actors. Demonstration of skill required.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 3050 or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4360 - Repertory Theatre II
3 hours (2;3)
Principles and practices governing the management of a professionally oriented summer repertory theatre program.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 2360 , upper-division or graduate status, or consent of department.
Students may enroll four times for credit, but no more than 6 semester hours may be used toward a major in theatre or a teaching field in theatre; no more than 3 semester hours may be used toward a minor in theatre.
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THEA 4370 - Contemporary Chicana/Chicano Theatre
3 hours
Reading and critical examination of Chicana/Chicano dramatic literature from the late 1960s to the present day, including discussion of leading Chicana/Chicano playwrights, historical experiences, and the theatre groups that contributed to a professionally-oriented Chicana/Chicano theatre in the U.S. Designed for those interested in both production and criticism.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THEA 4380 - Gay/Lesbian Plays and Performance After 1960s
3 hours
Survey of gay and lesbian plays and performance after 1960s to the present day, focusing on themes and issues of identity and representation. Course geared toward those interested in both production and criticism.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THEA 4390 - Theatre and Social Change
3 hours
Exploration and examination of the potential relationship between theatre and contemporary issues from social, political, and personal perspectives. Through readings, live performances, films/videos, personal experiences and historical and cultural concerns, students form and discuss personal points of view regarding contemporary issues and theatrical performances.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing or consent of department.
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THEA 4400 - Theatre Symposium
1 hour
Study of and practical involvement with the process of creating and producing theatre as experienced by visiting professionals such as actors, directors, designers, dancers, artistic directors, arts managers, union officials, producers, agents and casting directors.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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THEA 4460 - Play and Film Scriptwriting
3 hours
Dramatic theory, structure, characterization, dialogue and technical media as used by the playwright or the film scriptwriter in both dramatic and comedic works. Study of the scriptwriting process from proposal to production. Marketing of scripts. Practice in playwriting and film scriptwriting.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated twice for credit, but no more than 3 hours may be counted toward a major in theatre.
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THEA 4500 - Theatre Topics
3 hours
Representative topics include theatrical unions, theatre criticism, music for non-musical productions, dialects for stage and film performances, stage movement, directing and playwriting.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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THEA 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
Problems must be approved by the department chair.
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THEA 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
Problems must be approved by the department chair.
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THEA 4920 - Theatre Practicum
3 hours
Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; 18 advanced hours of theatre and consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 .
Core Category: Capstone
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University Courses |
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UCRS 1000 - First Year Seminar
3 hours
Introduces students to new and exciting ways of becoming active and engaged citizens of the university community and larger society through the exploration of problems in the current world of the humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences. Students develop skills of critical thinking to help them as they move into a major and choose careers requiring a creative and interdisciplinary view of the world.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Core Category: Discovery
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UCRS 1100 - Application of Learning Foundations
1 hour
Study of critical theories of learning and their effective utilization for increasing academic performance and persistence.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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UCRS 1300 - Exploring Majors and Careers through Self Discovery
3 hours
Assists undecided majors and others who wish to clarify their career goals in exploring their interests, abilities and values, and in relating these to academic, personal and career choices.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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UCRS 2100 - Career Development
1 hour
Course assists undecided majors and others who wish to clarify their career goals in exploring their interests, abilities and values, and in relating these to academic, personal and career choices.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Pass/no pass only.
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UCRS 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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UCRS 3150 - Introduction to Research and Other Scholarly Activities
2 hours
Basics of research and scholarship, to include critical thinking, elements of research, design, ethics, technical writing, computer technology, publication, application and professional presentation.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to Ronald E. McNair Program.
May be repeated for credit. Offered summer term only.
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UCRS 4000 - Science in Ancient and Modern Times
3 hours
Seminars, guest lecturers and readings addressing major advances in science from a technological, philosophical and historical prospective.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets with URCS 5000.
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UCRS 4200 - Seminar in International Studies
3 hours (0;0;3)
Seminar for advanced undergraduate students in any major; integration of elements of general education with students’ major by examining the international dimensions of major field and how they relate to the entire undergraduate experience.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and/or consent of department.
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UCRS 4700 - Social Studies Teaching Methods
3 hours
Designed to help prepare students to teach social studies courses for students in grades 7–12. Students are exposed to content and pedagogy to teach Texas history, U.S. history, world history, world geography, government and economics.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 , ECON 1110 , PSCI 1040 . PSCI 1050 , HIST 2610 , HIST 2620 , GEOG 1170 and GEOG 1200 or equivalents.
Same as HIST 4750 .
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UCRS 4800 - College of Arts and Sciences Internship
1–6 hours
Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; students must meet employer’s requirements and have consent of department.
Pass/no pass only. May be repeated for credit.
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UCRS 4900 - Special Problems
1–21 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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Women’s Studies |
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WMST 2100 - Women and Society: An Introduction to Women’s Studies
3 hours
Introduction to the multidisciplinary field of women’s studies. Examination of diverse experiences of women and the significance of gender in society and culture, with a focus on factors such as race, class, age and sexual orientation.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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WMST 2420 - Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity
3 hours
Social, cultural and economic perspectives on Native, African, Asian and Mexican Americans. Emphasizes work and family patterns for both women and men, racism and sexism and contemporary movements for equality.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as SOCI 2010 .
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WMST 2620 - Biological Principles of Women’s Health
3 hours
Fundamental principles of modern biology discussed within the context of women’s health. Provides a foundation in biological principles with specific emphasis on topics that address the understanding of women’s physiology. Topics include human genetics, metabolism, reproduction, neural organization and sexuality. This is an introductory course; however, successful completion of an introductory course in biology at the high school or college level will be helpful.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as BIOL 1024 .
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WMST 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WMST 3500 - Feminist Foundations: Friedan to the Present
3 hours
Explores the women’s movement in the United States from the 1960s to the present. Issues of gender equity, reproductive rights, economic disparity, work and the family, and political participation are discussed within the contexts of second and third wave feminism.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WMST 3520 - Psychological Dynamics of Women
3 hours
Comparison of personality and cultural factors associated with gender.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as PSYC 3490 .
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WMST 3720 - Women’s Literature
3 hours
Studies in literature written by or about women.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as ENGL 3924 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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WMST 4100 - Feminist Theories and Contemporary Issues
3 hours
Historical overview, key concepts and vocabulary of feminist theory in social and political contexts. Current and emerging bodies of feminist theory are used to define contemporary issues and debates in feminist terms, and to initiate discussion on wide-ranging social, political and global issues from a variety of feminist perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): WMST 2100 or consent of department.
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WMST 4200 - Contemporary Issues in Global Feminisms
3 hours
Explores a range of contemporary women’s issues from a transnational feminist perspective. Includes readings that offer both theoretical and strategic approaches to women’s human rights issues, gendered law, cultural difference, legacies of colonialism, religious fundamentalism, economic globalization and women’s roles in military conflict.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WMST 4240 - Latinas in and Out of the Mainstream
3 hours
Gender and cultural issues related to identity construction of Latinas and Latinos during the past thirty years. Focused primarily on women, issues include those related to gender-coded identity and sexual preference (including pre-Columbian notions of sexuality), machismo and marianismo, and immigration. Demographic patterns of Mexican-American, Puerto Rican and Cuban populations as they relate to the creation of Latinas and Latinos as a cultural denomination.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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WMST 4260 - Topics in Women’s Studies
3 hours
Studies in psychology, sociology, history, literature and other subjects with a focus on either women’s issues or the interaction of women and men in society.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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WMST 4460 - History of Black Women in America
3 hours
Historical exploration into the characteristics, cultures and reflective thoughts of black women in America.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as HIST 4455 .
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WMST 4800 - Professional Internship
3 hours
Practical experience through employment under the supervision of the women’s studies director and the coordinating professional in a company, organization or agency focusing on women. Partnering entities allow students to learn and execute meaningful women-centered activities. Internships are 20 hours per week and must be arranged in advance of enrollment. Internships are unpaid.
Prerequisite(s): 9 hours in women’s studies, including WMST 2100 ; senior status; and consent of director.
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WMST 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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