A study of the Republic, the Civil War, the dictatorship of Franco, and the transition to democracy. Students examine texts, films, and other materials from both sides of the conflict and give special attention to issues and controversies in contemporary Spain related to the war.
Shared readings on key topics and concepts related to the Hispanic world. Each student also engages in research on a topic of interest, culminating in a critical research paper and an oral presentation. This seminar serves to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement within the major.
Statistics
This course explores the complex ways in which we interact with data in everyday life. While thinking critically about the role of data science in advancing social good, students will gain fundamental skills in data literacy and open-source programming tools for data science.
An introduction to statistics covering these topics: probability, binomial and normal distributions, mean, median, variance, standard deviation, the distinction between sample and population, t-distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression.
An introduction to statistics covering these topics: probability, binomial and normal distributions, mean, median, variance, standard deviation, the distinction between sample and population, t-distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression.
An introduction to statistics covering these topics: probability, binomial and normal distributions, mean, median, variance, standard deviation, the distinction between sample and population, t-distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression.
This course focuses on choosing, fitting, assessing, and using statistical models. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, logistic regression, and multifactor analysis of variance. Intended for students in the physical, natural or social sciences.
An introduction to the Bayesian approach to statistical inference. Topics include: basic probability theory, Bayes Theorem, prior distributions and conjugate priors, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods, applications of Bayesian statistics (e.g. Bayesian networks, decision trees).
Theatre
An analysis of theatrical design as a collaborative art form with an introduction tot he materials, forms, and functions of design. An introduction to the research, analysis, graphics, materials, and techniques used in contemporary theatre design.
An introduction to the actor's art. Understanding the demands of performance. The execution of dramatic action. Students are expected to perform frequently in exercises and scenes.
Students will study different forms of community engaged theater and their impacts,including grassroots theater, devised theater, theater for social
change, and others. Students will apply these methodologies as they work with a Community Partner throughout the semester to create a performance. The semester-long collaboration and resulting performance will center topics of importance to the Community Partner and their mission. Through interviews, story circles, improvisational theater tools, and other techniques, students will create performances with and for the Community Partner. Although a theater class, all students interested in community dialogue are invited to join this highly collaborative course.
This course offers an opportunity for students to explore in depth a variety of specialized topics in theatrical design or technology. Advanced, new, or experimental techniques for creating exciting visual elements for the stage are emphasized. This course may be repeated once for credit when the topic differs.
This course offers an opportunity for students to explore in depth a variety of specialized topics in theatre performance theory and techniques. Advanced, new, or experimental techniques in performance will be emphasized in this course.
Advanced Performance Design provides interdisciplinary exploration for students who have already taken coursework in theatre design (scenic, lighting, costume, sound). Emphasis is placed on study of design- specific analysis, aesthetics, and implementation. This course fosters collaboration, experimentation with emerging technologies, and integration of design disciplines to reflect professional practice in today’s theatre and live performance industries.
Varsity and Club Athletic Teams
Involves twice-weekly practice sessions and some participation in outside events with other club tennis teams.