An introduction to the study of Latin America emphasizing literature, history, and the arts from Pre-Columbian cultures to the nineteenth-century wars of independence. This course, along with SPAN 301, SPAN 302, and SPAN 304, constitutes the core of the major in Spanish. Students are strongly encouraged to take all four of these courses before undertaking more advanced study.
The course will introduce the student to the wonderful world of Hispanic American Literature. Through critical reading and literary analysis of a select group of texts, or fragments of texts, the student will discover the value of the Spanish language as a reliable reflection of time, mentality, beliefs, fears, struggles, etc. of society and its circumstances. The course will explore Pre-Hispanic Literature to the beginning of Romanticism.
A course designed to develop students' understanding of the most difficult grammatical concepts of the Spanish language. Analysis and practice of advanced grammatical and stylistic concepts, including idiomatic and colloquial usage. Intended to help advanced students achieve a high level of proficiency in written and spoken Spanish. Students will be able to read at the advanced level, to discuss concrete and abstract topics in Spanish, and to write a research paper about selected topics analyzed in class.
A consideration of different aspects of music, art and literature from the fall of the Roman Empire to the government of the Catholic Monarchs. Special attention is given to compositions and oral presentations.
A study of literature, film, and other cultural expressions of Latin American and Latinx women. Examines the portrayal of gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity, social class, and other issues in their work.
This course explores and analyzes a selection of contemporary Spanish and Latin American films directed by men and women. The course provides a panoramic view of current trends in cinema along with basic analytical and theoretical tools to better understand the film text. The course is organized thematically around topics of politics of memory, gender and sexuality, and social and global issues.
Statistics
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.
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.
Theatre
An introduction to aesthetics and the art of the theatre through an analysis of stage development and production technique.
An examination of the collaborative contributions costumes, scenery, lighting, and property technicians make to the art of theatre. An introduction to the materials, technologies, equipment, structures, and best practices used in contemporary theatre production.
An examination of the collaborative contributions costumes, scenery, lighting, and property technicians make to the art of theatre. An introduction to the materials, technologies, equipment, structures, and best practices used in contemporary theatre production.
An examination of the collaborative contributions costumes, scenery, lighting, and property technicians make to the art of theatre. An introduction to the materials, technologies, equipment, structures, and best practices used in contemporary theatre production.
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.
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.
An exploration of global theatre and performance, from the advent of Realism and Modernism up to the present day, with particular emphasis on the development and evolution of theatrical literature, theory, and presentation within various cultural, social, and historical contexts.
Designed to help students further develop their vocal and physical strength and flexibility, as well as their analysis of text and character, this scene study course builds on the principles of Fundamentals of Acting (THTR 131). Students will work on challenging scenes from plays of classic realism, and from contemporary playwrights whose work is less realistic.
The class will highlight the personal, cultural, and professional value of theater through attending eight live performances at a variety of venues: including Broadway, the center of the global commercial theater world, New York’s Public Theater, the non-profit home where many great artists and new plays have been developed and nurtured, as well as others. The class will also over weekly discussions highlighting the history/mission of each institution and discussing different professional disciplines within the field. The lectures will be supported by reading of current articles written on key issues within the industry, and post show discussions with artists involved in the various productions.