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Spanish - Theatre ArtsSpanish(Global Studies Department)SPN 101—Elementary Spanish 13 cr.For beginners or those who have no more than oneyear of high school Spanish. Emphasis is placed onthe language as spoken and heard. Grammar studydeals mainly with the formation and use of verbs inthe present tense. Situational dialogues serve as thebasis for learning pronunciation, vocabulary andidioms. (GE 9)Note: Students who are proficient in Spanish may beplaced in a more advanced course.SPN 102—Elementary Spanish 23 cr.Additional vocabulary and tenses of verbs areintroduced until all basic constructions, including thesubjunctive, have been examined. (GE 9)Prerequisite: SPN 101 or two years of high schoolSpanish or placement by instructorSPN 201—Intermediate Spanish 13 cr.Study of the language through a continuation ofaudio-lingual learning, with emphasis on review ofbasic grammatical patterns, improvement of readingand writing skills. Reading exercises offer insights intoSpanish and Spanish-American culture. (GE 9)Prerequisite: SPN 102 or instructor placementSPN 202—Intermediate Spanish 23 cr.Emphasis is given to advanced grammaticalpatterns, such as the subjunctive mood and thepassive voice. Conversation based on everydayvocabulary is encouraged, to help students developfurther their listening and speaking abilities. (GE 9)Prerequisite: SPN 201 or instructor placementSPN 203—Spanish Conversation and Composition3 cr. (Fall)Conversation based on readings chosen for theircontemporary colloquial usage of active vocabulary.Students write compositions based on models ofSpanish prose or poetry. (GE 9)Prerequisites: SPN 201-SPN 202 or three years ofhigh school study or instructor placementSPN 204—Introduction to Spanish Literature3 cr. (Spring)Masterworks of Spanish and Spanish-Americanliterature are read and discussed in Spanish. (GE 9)Prerequisite: SPN 203 or instructor placementTheatre Arts(Arts & Communication Department)THE 101—Introduction to Theatre3 cr. (Fall/Spring)This course explores the process of theatricalcreation. Lecture-demonstrations introduce thestudent to contemporary and historical modes ofproduction. Class projects focus on the collaborativework of the Director, Actor, Designers and supportstaff. Attendance at theatre events is required. (GE 8)THE 103—Acting Fundamentals3 cr. (Fall/Spring)Study and practice in principles and techniques ofacting; developing the actor's instrument. Exercises,improvisation, scene study, monologues, and auditionmethods are among the areas studied. (GE 8)THE 105—Improvisation for the Theatre3 cr. (Fall/Spring)This course is an examination of the theory andpractice of improvisation as a performing art.Students will learn improvisational theatre games andexercises intended to develop the principles ofimprovisation, particularly in the tradition of KeithJohnstone. The course is intended to develop skillsthat supplement the techniques of scriptedperformance.THE 107—Theatre Workshop3 cr. (Fall/Spring)A workshop in stage play production. The emphasisis on the "hands on" application of stage crafttechniques including stage lighting, stage carpentry,costuming, publicity and house management.Students crew for the department-sponsored playproduction by putting in 15 hours in addition toregularly scheduled class time. Attendance at threeoutside play performances is required. Students mayrepeat the course one time, with the recommendationof the instructor, for a total of six credits. (GE 8)THE 109—Stage Make-Up2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Fall/Spring)Beginning course in principles, techniques, andmaterials of theatre make-up. Students must purchasea basic stage make-up kit. Play production hoursoutside of class will be required. (GE 8)Spring 2011www.sunyorange.edu227