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sociology
SOCI 231 Social Problems 3 cr.
This course explores the ways that some
situations are defined as social problems,
and it looks at some of the consequences
of those definitions. Students will identify
and analyze a wide range of social problems,
and they will develop tentative solutions to
those problems. A typical list of problems
addressed would include power, economy,
and social class, our natural environment
race, poverty, gender and sexuality, media,
the criminal justice system, illness and health
care, war and other international conflicts.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 181.
SOCI 238
Race & Ethnicity
3 cr.
This course will deal with the major concepts
and issues of race and ethnic relations:
race, racism, ethnicity, group inequality,
prejudice, discrimination, assimilation
and pluralism. The major focus will be
on the United States, but the course will
also examine other multi-ethnic societies
as a way of situating American ethnic
patterns within a comparative framework.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 181.
SOCI 282
Sociology of the Family 3 cr.
This course is an introduction to the
sociological literature on the family. The
course explores the changing expectations
and practices of contemporary American
family life, and it places these changes
in historical, cultural, ethnic, and racial
contexts. Course topics include the
American tradition of family diversity,
theories of the family, and globalization
and American families. Prerequisite(s):
SOSC 181.
SOCI 285
Drugs & Society
3 cr.
An introduction to the social scientific
literature on drugs, drug use and drug
policy. The course seeks to dispel myths
and misinformation surrounding drugs
- from the definition of the term to the
extent and nature of drug use in the United
States. Topics of discussion will include the
history of drug use and the role politics
has played historically in the use and
control of drugs worldwide. Proposed and
implemented solutions and legislation will
also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 181
or PSYC 172.
SPANISH
SPAN 151
Elementary Spanish I 3 cr.
The conversational approach to language
learning is used to develop the beginning
skills. Students are provided with a basic
vocabulary to enable them to enjoy simple
conversational exchanges. Audio as well
as computer-based material is used to
reinforce and expand the skills program in
the classroom. This course is for beginning
students or students who have taken one
year or less of high school Spanish.
SPAN 152
Elementary Spanish II 3 cr.
The second semester of Spanish is designed
to continue building the student’s Spanish
language proficiency based on listening
and reading comprehension, speaking and
writing. Students continue leaning basic
vocabulary and grammar. The vocabulary
component covers the vocabulary that
enables students to keep communication
on an elementary level. Audio as well
as computer based material is used to
reinforce and expand the skills program in
the classroom. It is highly recommended
that students enrolling in this course have
taken two to three years of high school
Spanish if they cannot meet the prerequisite.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 151.
SPAN 251
Intermediate Spanish I 3 cr.
The conversational approach continues to be
stressed. The course emphasizes the review
of structure while providing the material
to develop the four basic skills. Review is
achieved by the use of drills, explanation,
conversation, reading and graded writing
activities. Culture and civilization are briefly
explored through reading, lecture and nonprint
media. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 152.
SPAN 252
Intermediate Spanish II 3 cr.
SPAN 252 is the second level, second
semester Spanish course. Study will include
the development of the language skills
through conversation, composition, and
reading. Opportunities for advanced
levels of communication are provided.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 251.
THEATRE
spanish • theatre
THTR 189 Musical Theatre
Workshop 3 cr. (2+2)
A performance class to assist the student
in understanding the acting, singing, and
dancing skills required of a musical theatre
artist. Through involvement in lecture/
demonstration and application, students
will synthesize basic music, dance, and
acting skills required to participate in a
musical theater production. Recommended
for students interested in drama, music, or
speech. Code 3 course fee.
THTR 190 Children’s Theatre
Performance 3 cr. (0+0+9)
This course provides students with
practical experience in staging, rehearsing,
performing and striking a theatre production
for young audience members. Students will
apply acting, singing, and dancing skills
to a fully costumed, technically complete
production. By participating in all phases
of the production, students will gain an
understanding of the complexities unique
to a children’s theatre show. Students
must participate in all rehearsals, load-in,
performances and strike. Productions will
be performed at on-campus and off-campus
locations. Code 2 course fee.
THTR 193
Introduction to Acting I 3 cr.
A basic course in improvisation and
movement. Experiences and imagination
in creating character and situations will be
the primary focus of this course. Code 3
course fee.
THTR 194
Intro. to Acting II 3 cr.
A basic course in character and scene study.
Student actors develop and create a wide
variety of roles from current and classical
drama. Emphasis is on gaining experience
in becoming a character. Student actors
analyze and act out scenes from a variety
of plays establishing character relationships
and physical action in production.
Prerequisite(s): THTR 193. Code 3 course fee.
THTR 195
Intro. to Theatre
3 cr.
This course introduces students to the
history and development of theatre from its
origin in Greece to the current day. Code 3
course fee.
THTR 196
Contemporary Theatre 3 cr.
A study of the current trends in the
Broadway, off-Broadway, regional European
and underground theatre. This course is
designed to help the student investigate,
evaluate and appreciate these trends and
to spur a desire for current theatre. Field
trips to Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-
Broadway productions will be an important
part of the course.
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