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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG CSIS 388 Independent Study (1-3) Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. CSIS 389 Special Topics in Computer Science (1-3) Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. CSIS 390 Special Topics in Information Systems (1-3) Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. CSIS 400 Theory of Computation (3) Abstract models of computers (finite automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines) and the language classes they recognize or generate (regular, context-free, and recursively enumerable) will be presented. Prerequisite: CSIS 210. CSIS 410 Computer Science Capstone (3) This course integrates core topics of the computer science body of knowledge, teamwork, and professional practices through the implementation of a large-scale project. Senior class standing. CSIS 420 Information Systems Capstone (3) This course integrates core topics of the Information Systems body of knowledge, teamwork, and professional practices through the implementation of a large-scale project. Senior class standing. CSIS 470 Practicum in Computing and Information Systems (1-6) An internship experience with the requirement that the student write a report summarizing what the internship job added to his or her knowledge of computer science. Permission of Instructor. DRAMA (DRAM) DRAM 101 Introduction to Theatre History (3) [H] A comprehensive introduction of western theatre history from Ancient Greek Comedy and Tragedy to modern American and English drama. DRAM 150 Introduction to Acting (3) [H] An introductory course into acting focusing on terminology, movement, and various contemporary western acting methods. DRAM 211 Contemporary Theater (3) [H] Survey course designed to familiarize the student with contemporary works of dramatic literature works from 1879 to the present. DRAM 212 Ancient Greek Theater (3) [H] An in-depth survey course of the dramatic writings of the Ancient Greek world, this course will acquaint the student with some of the first works of the Western civilization. 146
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG DRAM 213 Shakespeare for Beginners (3) [H] A broad survey course of selected scenes and other material from the dramatic works of William Shakespeare. DRAM 250 Acting I (3) [H] A continuation of Intro to Acting, with a focus on the Stanislovsky method and Chekhov. Prerequisite: DRAM 150 or Permission of Instructor. DRAM 251 Acting II (3) [H] Acting Lab focusing on a specific playwright or other dramatic forms such as Comedia del Arte, Greek Chorus, movement, or puppetry. Prerequisite: DRAM 250. DRAM 350 Shakespeare in Performance (3) [H] An exploration into Shakespeare’s prose and poetry through text and performance. Text analysis and scansion techniques will be discussed as well as sonnet composition. Prerequisite: ENGL 307 or Permission of Instructor. DRAM 360 Theater Production (3) [H] Faculty directed theater production. Specific dramatic material will vary. Students may participate in acting, stage management, dramaturgy, assistant direction, design (costume/ lighting/ scenic), or as other production staff. Permission of Instructor. DRAM 369 Short Course (3) Topic varies by semester. Classes are taught by a guest lecturer or lecturers. Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. DRAM 388 Independent Study (1-3) Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. DRAM 389 Special Topics (1-3) Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit. ECONOMICS (ECON) ECON 101 Introduction to Economics (3) [S] A theoretical and historical evaluation of different economic systems, planning strategies and their effects on economic growth, democracy, equity and effectiveness; assessment of the historical experience of the formerly socialist economies; distinctive features of European and Japanese economies and Third World societies. ECON 201 Macroeconomics (3) [S] An introduction to macroeconomics. The course focuses on national income and product accounts, consumption, investment, international trade, and output. It also provides students with a theoretical basis in macroeconomics, introduces them to the use of Macro models in a real-world context. Topics covered include the nature of risk and its impact, the use 147
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