2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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DRAM 336 Tragedy
An examination of the nature of tragedy with attention to plot, protagonist, philosophic content
and effect upon audience. Students may elect this course as ENGL 336. Spring Term, odd
years. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 337 Comedy
An examination of the nature of comedy with attention to plot, character and the manipulation of
language and traditional “lazzi.” Students may elect this course as ENGL 337. Spring Tern, even
years. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 350 Advanced Acting
Continued study of acting through text, topic, and/or productions and practical application of
acting theory and technique by way of participation in rehearsal, development, and workshop
presentation of scenes and/or monologues. Prerequisite: DRAM 250. This course may be
repeated for credit up to six hours. Spring Term, every year. Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs.
3 Hrs.
DRAM 352 Directing for the Theater
Introduction to the basic principles of theatrical production from the viewpoint of the director;
theoretical exploration of composition, picturization, movement, rhythm, and pantomimic dramatization
and practical application of the above in the direction of a scene. Prerequisites: DRAM
250 and 317. Fall Term, year varies depending upon need. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 355 Topics in Dramatic Literature
Intensive consideration of a single problem in dramatic literature. The topic for this course will
vary from term to term and may range from a consideration of the work of a major playwright to
a study of a single genre or intellectual movement. May be taken twice with different subtitles.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; ENGL 200 or CORE 210. As needed. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 450 Directed Studies
Independent investigation of an area in dramatic literature, theater or speech. Open to junior
and senior majors with a 3.000 grade point average in English/Drama. 2-6 Hrs. As needed.
2-6 Hrs.
DRAM 451 Senior Project
Independent study/project for the senior drama major. The student will choose an area of particular
interest (design, acting, directing, playwriting, dramatic literature, etc.) within the field of
drama/theater and complete a project/research paper in that area. This course is a culmination
of work done throughout the student's academic career. As needed. 3 Hrs.
ECONOMICS
ECON 203 Macroeconomics
This is an introductory survey of aggregate economic principles; the scope and method of
economics; business organizations; money and prices; national income theory; economic
stabilization policies and international trade. 3 Hrs.
ECON 204 Microeconomics
This is a survey of economic principles, dealing with specific components of the economy and
their application to economic problems; basic demand and supply theory; the theory of production
and income distribution; agriculture, government regulation and labor organizations. 3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS