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SOC - 2100 Contemporary Social Issues (3)
Analysis of contemporary social issues and investigation of theories on social organization and conflict. Explores the genesis, significance and amelioration of social problems and issues in modern society. Includes a service learning component. Prerequisite: None
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SOC - 2200 Racial and Ethnic Groups (3)
Analysis of racial, religious, ethnic and other groups, examining persistence of group identity, inter-group relations, social movements, government policy and related social issues. Includes a service learning component. Prerequisite: Take SOC-1100 or SOC-2100 .
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SOC - 2800 Sociology of Marriage and Family (3)
Survey of the contemporary family in historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Includes trends in mate selection, marriage, child-rearing, employment, gender roles, and communication within the family.
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SOC - 3100 Studies in American Society (3)
Broadly conceived, sociology is the systematic study of social behavior and group life. It takes as its point of departure the fact that (1) humans are essentially social beings, and (2) that human behavior is both the cause and effect of group life. Unraveling the implications of the essential socialness of human behavior-how the groups humans live in both shape their behavior and how humans shape group life-is the focus of this course. Equivalent to SOC-301.
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SOC - 3150 Self and Society (3)
Examines individual behavior as it occurs in social relationships by drawing upon sociology and psychology theories and concepts. Explores topics such as social construction of reality, socialization, identity construction and expression, group interactions, symbolic interaction, and impression management. Equivalent to SOC-4100. Prerequisites: At least two lower-division social science courses, preferably SOC-1100 and SOC-2100 , or permission of instructor.
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SOC - 3200 Social Inequalities (3)
Examines social stratification and inequality using an intersectional approach to understand how ethnicity, sexuality, race, gender, class, dis/ability, and other dimensions of difference affect our life chances. Analyzes interlocking systems of privilege to explain how they maintain and reproduce Inequality. Includes a field component.
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SOC - 3300 Principles of Urban Studies (3)
Offered as a correspondence course only. Presents an interdisciplinary study of basic principles and dynamics in the development of our increasingly urban world. Features focus on the worldwide process of urbanization, urban lifestyles, and some of the common elements in the cities in America and other areas of the world. Equivalent to SOC-310.
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SOC - 3400 Work and Family Life (3)
Examines historical and contemporary ideologies about the relation between work and family life. Explores effects of constraints of work roles on family life and of family life on work roles. Emphasizes issues associated with labor market segmentation, class variation, distinctions between dual and one-career families, and alternatives to traditional family/work patterns. Equivalent to SOC-585.
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SOC - 3500 Population Studies (3)
Provides background in understanding the study of social populations known as demography. Students will study key issues related to overpopulation, fertility policies, mortality rates, theories of food development, and illness patterns.
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SOC - 3600 Doing Sociological Research (3)
Practices empirical research methods in sociology through quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. Discusses the principal assumptions underlying methodological approaches, and students evaluate appropriate methods based upon research questions. Applies sociological theory and academic research in research design, execution, and data analysis.
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SOC - 3700 Sociology of Sports (3)
Examines sports from a sociological perspective through participant observation and ethnography to understand sports as social phenomena. Analyzes the socio-cultural structures, social patterns, and institutionalization of sport. Topics include sports and race, class, and gender; social policies and sport; and athletic institutional systems. Requisite courses: Take SOC-1100 or SOC-2100 . (Required, Previous).
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SOC - 4000 Topics in Sociology (3)
Conceives the ways in which corporations use public relations, advertising, marketing, and lobbying to influence governments, public policy at the physical and monetary expense of the people. Examines the tobacco, oil, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and other industries through conflict theory lenses to understand the ways in which corporate leaders influence politics and maintain their power. Equivalent to SOC-510.
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SOC - 4250 Community Organization (3)
Analyzes notions of power, community structure, community development, and their implications for community organization and renewal. Equivalent to SOC-525.
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SOC - 4300 Social Gerontology (3)
Provides students a background in social issues related to aging from an anthropological and sociological perspective. Topics range from sexuality to social policy and from health care to economics.
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SOC - 4400 Social Movements (3)
Examines the current debates in social movement theories through analysis of global and Unite States social movements. Considers various levels of movement organizing, including protests and mass demonstrations, community activism, and social movement industries. Instructional Method: May include a fieldwork component, and offered in a lecture/online hybrid format. Prerequisites: SOSC 4500 or Instructor Permission.
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SOC - 4500 Sociology of Health and Healing (3)
Examines how social variation by category and group affect health-related beliefs and action, exposures to factors affecting relative health and illness, utilization of various forms of healthcare, contact with providers of contemporary professional medicine, the course of treatment, and differential outcomes. Differing theoretical perspectives are contrasted to seek a “best fit” analysis of public health. Equivalent to SOC-400. Prerequisites: take ANTH-3100, SOC-3100 .
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SOC - 4551 Sociology of Ethnic Relations (3)
Analyzes ethnicity as a dimension of social stratification and its implications for inter and intra-group conflict. Equivalent to SOC-551.
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SOC - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in sociology under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to SOC-470.
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Spanish |
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SPAN - 3250 Spanish Language and Culture I (3)
Introduces general Spanish language concepts using a communicative approach and develops students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that they will be able to express their own ideas and interact with others significantly and for real-life purposes. Presents grammar and vocabulary as crucial tools for effective communication. And since cultural knowledge is an integral part of both language learning and successful communication, it also introduces students to the everyday lives of Spanish speakers in most countries of the Spanish-speaking world. Equivalent to SPAN-425.
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SPAN - 3251 Spanish Language and Culture II (3)
Introduces intermediate Spanish language concepts using a communicative approach to develop students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that they will be able to express their own ideas and interact with others significantly and for real-life purposes. It presents grammar and vocabulary as crucial tools for effective communication. And since cultural knowledge is an integral part of both language learning and successful communication, it also introduces students to everyday lives of Spanish-speakers in terms of their traditions and costumes and their relevance in today’s world. Equivalent to SPAN-426. Prerequisite: take SPAN-3250 .
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SPAN - 4250 Spanish Language and Culture III (3)
Introduces upper intermediate Spanish language concepts using a communicative approach to develop students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that they will be able to express their own ideas and interact with others significantly and for real-life purposes. It presents grammar and vocabulary as crucial tools for effective communication. And since cultural knowledge is an integral part of both language learning and successful communication, it also introduces students to the everyday lives of Spanish-speakers. Equivalent to SPAN-427. Prerequisite: take SPAN-3251 .
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SPAN - 4251 Spanish Language and Culture IV (3)
Emphasis on semantical and syntactical elements required for understanding short literary selections by contemporary writers from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. Focuses on reading comprehension strategies, oral and written communicative competence through in-class discussion, and compositions on customs and traditions of Hispanic culture. Equivalent to SPAN-428. Prerequisite: take SPAN-4250 .
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Statistics |
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STAT - 2100 Statistics (3)
An introduction to statistics, mathematical reasoning, and real-life problems. Topics covered include descriptive methods (frequency distributions, graphing, measures of location, and variation), basic probability theory, and inferential methods (including estimation, hypothesis testing, t-test, chi-square test, correlation and regression, analysis of variance). Focus on analyses of data most often collected by individuals in psychology, education, and other social sciences.
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STAT - 4219 Statistical Methods (3)
A survey for graduate and undergraduate students with sufficient statistical background for professional programs in which basic familiarity with statistics is needed. The topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and chi-square. The course is fast-paced and intensive. Equivalent to STAT-520, STAT-5520. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
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STAT - 6110 Data Analysis in the Social Sciences Using SPSS (3)
An introduction to accessing and analyzing quantitative data for students in the social and behavioral sciences. Equivalent to STAT-611.
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STAT - 6219 Statistical Methods (3)
A survey for graduate and undergraduate students with sufficient statistical background for professional programs in which basic familiarity with statistics is needed. The topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and chi-square. The course is fast-paced and intensive. Equivalent to STAT-5520, STAT-520. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 .
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STAT - 8260 Advanced Statistics in Behavioral Science (3)
Reviews briefly regression analysis and one-way analysis of variance. Focuses on multiple regression and other analyses of variance. Equivalent to STAT-860. Prerequisite: take STAT-4720.
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STAT - 8400 Statistical Process Quality Control (3)
Concentrates on process control relying heavily upon control charts as tools to improve quality and productivity. Equivalent to STAT-810.
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STAT - 8820 Experimental Design for the Natural Sciences (4)
For graduate students in Environmental Biology or Analytical Chemistry. Covers research designs from simple to factorial. Deals with relationships between statistics and experimental design. Includes practical experience in deriving unique experimental designs for specific research problems. To be taken before thesis/project work. Equivalent to STAT-820. Prerequisite: take STAT-6219 .
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Theatre and Performance Studies |
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TAPS - 1100 Theatre Appreciation (3)
Introduces theatre/drama as a performing art form. Includes study and analysis of historical, social, aesthetic, and technical aspects of traditional and contemporary theatrical/dramatic expression.
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TAPS - 2000 Topics in TAPS (3)
Explores selected issues in Theatre and Performance Studies, addressing several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
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TAPS - 2100 The Storytelling Tradition (3)
Explores the oral tradition and the human need for story; introduces the discipline of Performance Studies via storytelling across aesthetic, ritual, and everyday contexts. Prerequisites: none.
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TAPS - 2200 Voice and Movement (3)
Introduces the basic principles underlying effective vocal and physical techniques in performance.
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TAPS - 2210 Introduction to Acting (3)
Introduces the basic principles, techniques, and concerns of acting for the stage.
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TAPS - 2252 Performance of Literature (3)
Engages the study and performance of literature, such as essays, letters, novels, poetry, and short stories, with an emphasis on using voice and movement to interpret the works and communicate that interpretation to an audience. Equivalent to TAPS-3252 .
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TAPS - 2400 Stagecraft (3)
Introduces safety procedures and basic techniques of scenery and property construction, tool use, scene panting, basic lighting techniques, and backstage organization. Laboratory experience is mandatory.
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TAPS - 2500 Intro to Scene Design (3)
Surveys the principles and practices of scene design and its relationship to the theatrical art and production process. Prerequisite: Take TAPS-2400 .
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TAPS - 2520 Makeup Design (3)
Introduces the application and design of makeup for the stage in both theory and practice. Explores techniques of standard and character makeup.
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TAPS - 2550 Sound Design (3)
Introduces the art and science of modern sound design covering the scope, tools, materials, and practices in contemporary theatre.
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TAPS - 2700 Performance Text Analysis (3)
An introductory exploration of the relationships between dramatic text and the play in performance. Representative plays are studied in their genre, historical, and social contexts. An emphasis is placed on basic structural terminology and methodology.
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TAPS - 2780 History of the American Musical Theatre (3)
Surveys historical development of American musical theatre from Pre-Civil War era through the beginnings of the 21st century.
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TAPS - 3099 Critical Perspectives in Theatre and Performance Studies (3)
Introduces students to critical approaches and theoretical perspectives for understanding and analyzing performance; course culminates in the development of an original research project. Junior Seminar Course.
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TAPS - 3210 Advanced Acting (3)
Intensive continuation of the development of acting basics. Prerequisite: take TAPS-2210 .
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TAPS - 3220 Directing (3)
Explores the basic principles, techniques, and concerns of directing for the stage. Prerequisite: take TAPS-2210 .
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TAPS - 3250 Performing Culture and Identity (3)
Engages performance theories and practices to investigate diverse perspectives of culture and identity.
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TAPS - 3252 Performance of Literature (3)
Engages literature through analysis and performance.
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TAPS - 3410 Scene Design (3)
Surveys the principles and practices of scene design and its relationship to the theatrical art and production process. Prerequisite: TAPS-2400 or Instructor Permission.
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TAPS - 3510 Costume Design (3)
Introduces the process of designing costumes for the stage, beginning with an understanding of the fundamentals of design and the language of clothing. Explores a variety of approaches to analysis and interpretation of text and character, conceptualization of design ideas directions for design research and methods for integrating visual expression with character and production themes. Prerequisite: TAPS-3410 or Instructor Permission.
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TAPS - 3540 Lighting Design (3)
Introduces the art, craft, and technical requirements of lighting design. Explores the tools of the lighting designer with a focus on light and shadow, mood and composition and attention to the principles and aesthetics of light as it is applied to design. Prerequisite: TAPS-3410 or Instructor Permission.
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TAPS - 3600 Classical History of Theatre (3)
Surveys historical development of theatre and drama from its earliest ritual beginnings to the Nineteenth century. Includes: representative periods and styles, genres, key playwrights, aspects of technical production, social role, and critical interpretation of major works.
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TAPS - 3650 Contemporary History of Theatre (3)
Surveys historical development of theatre and drama from the Nineteenth century to contemporary dramatic literature. Includes: representative periods and styles, genres, key playwrights, aspects of technical production, social role, and critical interpretation of major works.
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TAPS - 3700 Dramaturgy (6)
Provides an overview of the art and craft of dramaturgy in the contemporary theatre and performance. Examines the role the dramaturge plays in developing production concepts and conducting production research. Considers how the dramaturge functions within a theatrical organization to assist in season selection, production choices, and audience education.
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TAPS - 3800 Practicum (1)
Practical course in theatrical and performance production, offers training in each of the production areas including scenic construction and painting, lighting, properties, costuming, performance, stage management, or house management. Open to TAPS majors and minors only. Can be repeated for credit for a total of 4 credit-hours earned. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.
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TAPS - 4000 Advanced Topics in TAPS (3)
Analyzes selected issues in Theatre and Performance Studies, addressing several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Prerequisite: Take TAPS-2100 .
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TAPS - 4090 Topics in Theatre and Performance (3)
Explores selected issues in Theatre and Performance studies, addressing several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. Note: May be repeated for credit.
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TAPS - 4200 Writing as Performance (3)
Examines how the process of writing can be understood through and enhanced by the study of performance.
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TAPS - 4250 Performance and Social Change (3)
Examines performance as an inherent social practice, a method for enacting resistance, and a means of social, cultural, political, and personal transformation.
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TAPS - 4260 Performance Art (3)
Explores the genre of performance art through its history, criticism, and practice.
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TAPS - 4320 Stage Management (3)
Explores the role and function of the stage manager in theatrical production, providing the basic skills to begin work in the field of stage management. Emphasizes organization, documentation, and dissemination of information.
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TAPS - 4390 Seminar in Theory and Practice (3)
Provides concentrated study of theory and practice within the field of Theatre and Performance Studies. Topics will vary and course may be repeated with new topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Instructor Permission.
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TAPS - 4590 Seminar in Technical Production (3)
Provides concentrated study of technical production within the field of Theatre and Performance Studies. Topics will vary and course may be repeated with new topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Instructor Permission.
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TAPS - 4700 Independent Study (1-3)
Individual readings, research, and/or project in theatre and performance studies under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit up to 6 hours. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. Must petition to enroll in the course through Program Advisor.
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TAPS - 4750 Chicagoland Theatre (3)
Exposes students to theatre productions throughout the Chicagoland area. Examines the region’s shifting cultural, historical, and political theatrical contexts. Require students to pay for productions and travel to various off-campus sites.
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TAPS - 4790 Seminar in History and Dramaturgy (3)
Provides concentrated study of history and dramaturgy within the field of Theatre and Performance Studies. Topics will vary and course may be repeated with new topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Instructor Permission.
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TAPS - 4800 Internship (1-3)
Provides supervised, practical experiences in applied settings. May be repeated for credit up to 6 hours. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. Must petition to enroll through the Academic Program Advisor.
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TAPS - 4890 TAPS Abroad (3)
Engages students in applied, experiential learning by attending performance events abroad. Students will be required to pay for all travel-related costs and secure a passport.
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TAPS - 4900 Capstone in Theatre and Performance Studies (3)
Serves as the culminating experience for theatre and performance studies majors. Focuses on synthesis of previous coursework and application of theory, research, and skills within the production context leading to a final project/performance. Designated as writing-intensive. Lab Fee. Prerequisites: Senior Standing as a Theatre and Performance Studies major.
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TAPS - 6090 Topics, Theatre and Perform (3)
Explores selected issues in Theatre and Performance studies, addressing several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. Note: May be repeated for credit.
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TAPS - 6200 Writing as Performance (3)
Examines how the process of writing can be understood through and enhanced by the study of performance.
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TAPS - 6250 Performance and Social Change (3)
Examines performance as an inherent social practice, a method for enacting resistance, and a means of social, cultural, political, and personal transformation.
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TAPS - 6252 Solo Performance (3)
Explores the genre of solo performance through its history and practice.
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TAPS - 6260 Performance Art (3)
Explores the genre of performance art through its history, criticism, and practice.
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TAPS - 6590 Seminar in Technical Production (3)
Provides intensive investigation and analysis of specific technical production concerns within the field of Theatre and Performance Studies. Topics will vary and course may be repeated with new topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required
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TAPS - 6750 Chicagoland Theatre (3)
Exposes students to theatre productions throughout the Chicagoland area. Examines the region’s shifting cultural, historical, and political theatrical contexts. Requires students to pay for productions and travel to various off-campus sites.
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TAPS - 6790 Seminar in History and Dramaturgy (3)
Provides intensive investigation and analysis of specific historical and dramaturgical concerns within the field of Theatre and Performance Studies. Topics will vary and course may be repeated with new topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required.
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