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TAH 307 - Field Study in Tourism & Hospitality
This travel course involves travel to one or more sites inside or outside of Maine and combines tourism activities with research, active learning, and/or community engagement. Actual courses will vary and may be taught by USM faculty, outside instructors, or a combination. Courses may focus on ecotourism, community development, cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, volunteer tourism, or other areas. Students may also attend an external field course they have identified and which their TAH advisor agrees meets the goals of this course.
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Credits: 3-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning; International
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 309 - Tourism & Hospitality Internship
Students complete a professional experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, such as in lodging or food service, attractions, transportation, retail, marketing and promotion, or travel services. The nature of the experience would be detailed in advance, and the student would work with a faculty advisor to update them on their activities on a regular basis and provide a final report and evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): TAH major or minor; permission of supervising faculty.
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Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: every
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 311 - Event Management
Festivals, meetings, conferences and special events are an important part of the tourism sector. In this class students, through work on a real event, will learn how to plan and manage events, and explore ways of promoting and marketing events that respect local traditions and celebrate community assets. Students will also be introduced to various types of events including food and music festivals, sporting events, conferences and meetings, and celebratory events such as weddings and reunions. Students will be immersed in the work of event planning and meet real planners and promoters.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 312 - Tour Planning & Management
This course builds skills in the creation, planning, and oversight of group-based travel such as packages and charter tours. Students will investigate various types of travel packages and how tour companies, travelers, host communities, and indigenous cultures intersect in the travel and tour planning and management process. With a community partner, students will apply their knowledge and skills to the creation of Maine-based group travel tours.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 320 - Green Meetings and Events
This course is designed to provide an overview of sustainable event management and to show the ways in which environmental and responsible practices are impacting meetings and events, hospitality, and tourism industries. Topics will include pollution, waste management, transportation, carbon calculation, environmental design, sustainable venues, ethical catering, social responsibility, and marketing.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 321 - Lodging Operations & Systems
This course examines operating procedures and systems for managing various types of lodging facilities, including hotels, resorts, and inns. Topics covered include front desk operations, reservation systems, housekeeping and maintenance, inventory management systems, guest policies, internal and external communication, human resources, and security and risk management.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 331 - Sustainable Hospitality Management
This course focuses on the application of sustainability principles and techniques to the planning and management of tourism and hospitality businesses. It is taught by faculty experienced in designing and implementing sustainable hospitality guidelines, and will take students through the steps of assessing planned or existing businesses and making these businesses more sustainable. Certification guidelines for sustainable businesses will be examined, and students will have the opportunity to do audits or other exercises to apply their knowledge in actual industry settings.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 361 - Local Food & Agritourism
This class explores where our food comes from and how it is produced within the context of the growing local food movement. It also examines the parallel increase in agritourism, which involves agricultural businesses diversifying to sustain traditional farm practices, educate the public, and attract visitors. Various agritourism models will be studied, including “farm to fork” businesses that provide local foods to area restaurants. Students will have the opportunity to visit and possibly conduct research with local agritourism businesses.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 399 - Advanced Topics in Tourism & Hospitality
Courses with this designation include advanced topics in specialized aspects of tourism and hospitality, offered on a one-time or trial basis. This designation may also include courses that are cross-listed with other majors at USM and taught by faculty from those programs. Specific titles and course descriptions for upcoming courses can be found in MaineStreet and in the advising section of the TAH program website.
Prerequisite(s): Vary by individual course.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 409 - Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality Internship
Students complete a professional internship related to their primary concentration in the major. This might include working for a hotel, restaurant, or other business; for a tourism association or agency; or for a local community engaged in tourism planning and development.
Prerequisite(s): TAH major; permission of supervising faculty.
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Credits: 1-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: every
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 415 - Trends & Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality
Students will be introduced to major trends and innovations in contemporary tourism and hospitality, with a focus on identifying opportunities for Maine and New England. In addition to studying global and national trends in travel, the course will look at specific innovations that create new prospects for tourism in the region or demand for new types of products such as green tourism. Guest lecturers from the tourism industry, and trips to experience innovative products or services, may be employed.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 422 - Hospitality Law and HR
This course will teach students how to legally manage a facility and people. This course includes a comprehensive study of the legal aspects of the hospitality industry with an emphasis on compliance and prevention of liabilities. Upon completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of the legal aspects of the hospitality industry.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 424 - Hospitality Financial Management
This course covers intermediate and advanced topics in hospitality financial management, including accounting for lodging and food service businesses, performance metrics across various hotel types, profit and loss evaluation, topline growth, revenue management, and systems integration. It also provides an introduction to new business evaluation, renovation considerations, STAR reporting, and tax issues.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 426 - Beverage Operations
This course introduces the beverage sector, including sensory perception, wine production, labeling, and styles. Planning topics include concept, production, selection, and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The course aims to give a comprehensive understanding of all beverages that may be encountered in the hospitality business.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 432 - Sustainable Tourism Policy & Planning
This course provides theoretical understandings of tourism’s economic, environmental, and social benefits and impacts on local communities and environments, using case studies to illustrate various types of tourism in several regions of the world. Theories and concepts such as destination life cycles, community planning, impact assessment, destination management, and culture change will be examined.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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TAH 497 - Independent Study in Tourism & Hospitality
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue a project independently, planning and exploring an area of interest within the field of tourism and hospitality. Most independent study projects are library based; all are intellectually sound and reflect a high caliber of performance. Specific content and methods of evaluation are determined in conjunction with the instructor. An approved proposal is necessary for class registration.
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Credits: 1-3
Course Typically Offered: every
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality
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THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre and Text Analysis
This course provides a general introduction to all facets of theatre including theatre history, acting, directing, playwriting, design, management, and theatre spaces, with a focus on the necessary skills needed to read, analyze, and interpret playscripts.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Theatre
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THE 102 - Acting for Non-Majors
This course will introduce students to theatre through the eyes of the performer. Students will gain a basic understanding of theatre as a performing art through lecture, discussion, and performance of scenes. Improvisational exercises, relaxation techniques, and character analysis strategies will be included. Students will also attend campus and area theatrical productions and be required to write critical reviews of the performances.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 104 - Practicum in Costuming
A course focusing on sewing skills and costume construction, as well as working on University theatre productions.
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Credits: 1
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THE 105 - Practicum in Stage Lighting
A course focusing on the practical application of contemporary stage lighting technology and the implementation of a lighting plot, as well as working on University productions.
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Credits: 1
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THE 106 - Practicum in Stagecraft
A course focusing on the construction, painting, and mounting of sets and stage properties, as well as working on University theatre productions.
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Credits: 1
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THE 115 - Math & the Theatre Arts
Math is all around us. Nowhere is this more true than in theatre. This course will show how algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and more can be practically applied to the theatrical and entertainment industries. We will focus on how mathematics is used in scenic design and construction, costume design and construction, lighting design and sound design, as well as directing and choreography.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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THE 122 - Introduction to Acting
This course, required of all B.A. Theatre majors, serves as the foundational course on the craft of contemporary acting as employed for the stage. Through improvisations, ensemble, self-exploration exercises, and creative activities, students will develop an appreciation for the craft, learn key vocabulary and strengthen their textual analysis skills.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment as a Bachelor of Arts Theatre or Musical Theatre performance major.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 136 - Fundamentals of Design
A survey/lab course designed to familiarize students with scene, light, costume, and sound design. This course, a required foundational course for a B.A. in Theatre, will offer students instruction in theatrical design theory.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 139 - Theatrical Make-up
A practicum course in the fundamentals of design and application of theatrical make-up. Specific areas of study will include the relationship of character analysis to make-up; techniques of highlight and shadow; and make-up for youth, middle, and old age. Additional exercises introduce historical styles, creating a likeness, and nonrealistic make-up. Students will frequently apply theatrical make-up to their own faces in class.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 141 - Theatre Workshop I
A course designed to give students practical application of theatre practices in the fields of acting, design, scene construction, costuming, properties, lighting, management, and directing. A laboratory course.
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Credits: 0.5
May be repeated up to four times for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Theatre
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THE 142 - Theatre Workshop II
A course designed to give students practical application of theatre practices in the fields of acting, design, scene construction, costuming, properties, lighting, management, and directing. A laboratory course.
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Credits: 0.5
May be repeated up to four times for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Theatre
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THE 170 - Public Speaking
An introductory course in the art of public discourse. Primarily a lecture-performance course, students will learn the basics of informative and persuasive speaking by writing and giving a variety of speeches. Constructive feedback will assist students in identifying, developing, and strengthening the physical and vocal skills needed to engage an audience and communicate effectively.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 175 - Oral Interpretation of Texts
A course in the analysis and performance of texts (poetry, prose, drama) with emphasis on the techniques used in reading written material aloud to an audience. Designed to stimulate an understanding and responsiveness to literature and to develop the ability to convey to others, through oral reading, an appreciation of that literature.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 180 - Topics in Theatre
This course will investigate theatre topics not already covered by regular course offerings.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 190 - Rehearsal and Production
This course provides students with an opportunity to work on a USM theatre production. Production assignment positions include, but are not limited to, wardrobe crew, deck crew, board operators, spot operators, etc. Must be simultaneously enrolled in one section of Theatre Workshop or secure instructor permission.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
May be repeated for credit once.
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 201 - Cultural History of Theatre
A course designed to provide students with a cultural history survey of theatre from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome through traditional Asian, Medieval, and Renaissance European and other historical styles/periods into the modern period. This course is a required Foundation course for the B.A. in Theatre.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; International; Socio-cultural Analysis
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 220 - Scene Study
A practicum course designed to use skills and techniques developed in THE 122 for acting in scenes. Simple, truthful storytelling will be explored focusing on the works of contemporary playwrights.
Prerequisite(s): THE 122 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 221 - Voice and Speech for the Actor
This course emphasizes the development of the actor’s voice, providing a progression of exercises to free and strengthen the voice as a tool of creative expression. The elements of vocal projection, range, diction, placement, and characterization will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): THE 122 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 222 - Movement for the Actor
This is a practical course designed to introduce students to the use of movement in the creative process of acting. Topics include kinesthetic awareness, physical methods of character creation, elementary stage combat, and improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): THE 122 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 224 - Acting for the Camera
This course focuses on acting for film, television, industrials, commercials, as well as the internet and other media. The course will emphasize the difference between stage and screen acting techniques.
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Credits: 3
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THE 232 - Introduction to Stage Management
A course designed to familiarize students with the organizational procedures of the theatre production process from pre-production meeting to performance. Major areas of study include stage management and theatre production management.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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THE 234 - Performance Business
Investigation of performance business best practices including business plans in the performing arts, theatre company creation budgeting, marketing, promotions and electronic media, performance health, and educational/professional theatre management roles. This course includes a promotions practicum.
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Credits: 3
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THE 235 - Theatrical Drafting
A lecture/discussion/lab course in basic theatrical drafting/graphic practices relating to theatrical construction and design techniques.
Prerequisite(s): THE 136 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 236 - Practicum in Design
A course focusing on the practical application of theory relevant to scenic, costume, lighting, and other theatre-related design topics.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 250 - Playwriting
A lecture-practicum course designed to acquaint the student with playwriting principles. Emphasis is placed on the one-act play form. Students will be required to complete a series of creative exercises culminating with writing of a one-act play.
Prerequisite(s): THE 101.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 271 - Creative Drama
Study of methods for introducing young people to theatre as a total art form. Course to include the development of children’s plays through improvisation as well as traditional children’s literature. Work with children in various community settings will provide practical experience for the student.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 280 - Topics in Theatre
This course will investigate theatre topics not already covered by regular course offerings.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 290 - Advanced Rehearsal and Production
This course provides students with an opportunity to work on a USM theatre production. Production assignment positions include, but are not limited to actors, stage managers, assistant stage managers, designers, assistant designers, etc. Must be simultaneously enrolled in one section of Theatre Workshop or secure instructor permission.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit once.
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 303 - Musical Theatre Performance
This course will provide students the opportunity to combine the skills of singing, acting, and dance as demanded by the art of musical theatre. In addition to vocal coaching, acting exercises, and choreography, students will be exposed to a variety of musical theatre genres and will be performing throughout the semester. The class will culminate with a public presentation.
Prerequisite(s): DAN 105 and THE 220 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 321 - Advanced Acting
A laboratory for advanced actors, this course provides in-depth scene study. Emphasis will also be given to preparations for auditions.
Prerequisite(s): THE 220 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 325 - Directing
This course will examine the functions and responsibilities of the theatrical director by having students direct a series of scenes and one-acts. Practical exercises will engage with dramatic structure, text analysis, casting, blocking & composition, and effective communication during the rehearsal process.
Prerequisite(s): THE 101 and THE 201 , or permission of department.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 330 - Dramaturgy: Creative Research, Development, and Critique
The practice of dramaturgy involves extensive research and the ability to effectively communicate key concepts, themes, and critical frameworks that aid in creating well-informed art. This course develops reading and writing techniques to produce diverse materials that provide historical, cultural, and aesthetic context or a variety of audiences.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or equivalent for all students; for students admitted Fall 2021 or later: ENG 102 or equivalent (may be concurrent), or non-degree student; OR permission.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
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THE 331 - Scene Design
Lecture and practicum in stage scenic design. Emphasis on the visual art and drafting of designs.
Prerequisite(s): THE 136 and acceptance into the Design/Technology Option, or permission of department.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 334 - Costume Design
This course introduces students to costume history and design, emphasizing the rendering and visual presentation of costume designs. Students learn by using the elements and principles of design, script and character analysis, and costume history research.
Prerequisite(s): THE 136 and acceptance into the Design/Technology Option, or permission of department.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Creative Expression
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 335 - Lighting Design
Introduction to stage lighting design, elements of electricity, color, light sources, instrumentation, and control systems. Students will participate in lighting projects in practicum.
Prerequisite(s): THE 136 and acceptance into the Design/Technology Option, or permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 337 - Sound Design
An introduction to the art and techniques of sound design. The class examines the creation of audio for a production environment, with emphasis on industry-standard recording techniques and communication tools, script and environmental analysis, and equipment and delivery systems.
Prerequisite(s): THE 136 and acceptance into the Design/Technology Option, or permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 351 - Dramatic Literature and History of Classical Theatre
This course examines Greek, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance theatre history and dramatic literature. THE 351 asks students to think about theatre and dramatic literature in a broad array of cultural contexts. This class focuses on sharpening students’ written and oral communication and critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): College Writing, THE 101 (or concurrent), THE 201
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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THE 352 - Dramatic Literature and History of Modern Theatre
This course examines the dramatic literature and history of 20th and early 21th century world theatre. THE 352 asks students to think about theatre and dramatic literature in a broad array of cultural contexts. This class focuses on sharpening students’ written and oral communication and critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): College Writing, THE 101 (or concurrent), THE 201 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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THE 375 - Performance Art
This theory and practice course allows students to balance ethics and creativity in image-making, while experimenting with the aesthetic interpretation of texts. Visual/performative projects focus on extra-textual elements such as sound and low-tech light, visual symbols/ images, found environments, and/or installations. Theoretical and practical readings accompany black box exercises and one public performance.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 380 - Topics in Theatre
This course will investigate theatre topics not already covered by regular course offerings.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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THE 420 - Acting: Styles
This course will examine a variety of acting styles and genres found in the Classical (Greek and Roman), Elizabethan, and eighteenth- and nineteenth-century canon of plays. This advanced acting course includes rigorous work in the preparation and presentation of monologues and scenes.
Prerequisite(s): THE 220 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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THE 421 - Topics in Acting and Performance
An intensive study of a particular acting or performance technique chosen at the discretion of the instructor in accordance with their expertise and interests.
Prerequisite(s): THE 220 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be repeated as topics vary, for a maximum of 9 credits.
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THE 430 - Topics in Design
A seminar in advanced design practices, the course will stress improving design and presentation skills by developing and presenting design projects. In addition, historical styles will be surveyed in a lecture/discussion format.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 434 - Advanced Design for the Theatre
This course will offer students advanced study and projects exploring in-depth theatrical design. The course will focus on one or more of the traditional design areas: scene, light, costume, and sound, with additional exploration on how these individual areas impact and inform one another.
Prerequisite(s): Three of the following: THE 331 , THE 334 , THE 335 , or THE 337 (9 credits) or permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Theatre
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THE 451 - Topics in Dramatic Literature and Theatre History
An intensive study of a particular playwright, group, movement, or historical period chosen at the discretion of the instructor in accordance with their expertise and interests.
Prerequisite(s): College Writing, THE 101 (or concurrent), THE 201 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
May be repeated as topics vary for a maximum of nine credits.
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THE 490 - Independent Study
Students should contact the Department regarding information for independent study.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated for credit.
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THE 491 - Independent Project
Investigation of special topics or execution of special projects that fall within the purview of theatre. Students must obtain rules and guidelines for this course from the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-15
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated for credit.
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THE 492 - Theatre Internship
Students will assume a full one-semester internship with a professional theatre or Readers Theatre Company. Students will be involved in management, acting, directing, or technical theatre as a member of the company. Each student will be assigned a faculty advisor who will make a biweekly evaluation of ongoing work. Participants will be required to keep a diary and/or portfolio to be reviewed by the Department of Theatre faculty at the conclusion of the internship. All creative work done by the student will be evaluated by the advisor and at least one other, or if possible, all members of the department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3-15
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
May be repeated for credit.
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THE 495 - Theatre Capstone
This capstone course provides students with opportunities to investigate their areas of interest in Theatre in depth and create the performance pieces, designs, stage management documents, dramaturgy, etc. necessary for professional portfolios to represent themselves in the workplace. Students will also develop a career plan in order to map out a path for employment or further training upon leaving USM.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of foundations curriculum, senior standing and permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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THE 496 - External Experience
This course offers the student an opportunity for advanced theatre experience, training or education away from campus. In consultation with the department, students may elect an international experience, a national experience and/or an internship.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 6-12
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Theatre
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WGS 101 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
From a variety of perspectives, this interdisciplinary course explores interrelated queries and topics that emerge from the field of Women and Gender Studies. Students will read materials that address the meanings of gender in different cultures, social organizations, and historical periods. The course particularly investigates difference, specifically, how gender difference is constructed, practiced, represented, challenged, and experienced.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; Socio-cultural Analysis
Course Typically Offered: Every semester
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 201 - Rethinking Gender & Culture
What is gender? Is it innate or learned? How many genders and sexes are there? What is gender inequality? How does gender intersect with other categories of difference such as race, class and sexuality? How are these differences understood in various national contexts? These are some of the questions that feminist, gender and sexuality studies take up, and the questions that we will pursue in this class.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101 or permission.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation; Culture, Power, and Equity
Course Typically Offered: Every semester
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 220 - Topics in Women and Gender Studies
This course will investigate Women and Gender Studies topics not already covered by regular course offerings.
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Credits: 1-3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 235 - Topics in Science, Technology, and Health I
Courses in this category will include a feminist critique of traditional science, technology, and medicine. Students will be introduced to feminist perspectives on knowledge, health, and power. Each of these courses will address such questions as: How does scientific thinking and gendered technologies affect bodily experience? How does science create racialized, sexualized and gendered subjects? How can science be used as a basis for feminist activism?
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 245 - Topics in Culture and the Arts I
Courses in this category will examine cultural production from feminist perspectives. Each of these courses will address the question of how gender is represented in historical and contemporary texts.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 255 - Topics in History and Resistance I
Courses in this category will explore the history of gender and activism in a variety of contexts. Students will be introduced to feminist theories and practices concerning collaborative activities and grassroots organizations.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 265 - Topics in Gender and Institutions I
Courses in this category will focus on gender relations and the social and institutional construction of gender. Students will be introduced to feminist perspectives on social structures, such as those reinforced by economic, educational, political, medical, and religious institutions.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 320 - Advanced Topics in Women and Gender Studies
This course will investigate advanced Women and Gender Studies topics not already covered by regular course offerings.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 335 - Topics in Science, Technology, and Health II
Courses in this category will include a feminist critique of traditional science, technology, and medicine. Students will be introduced to feminist perspectives on knowledge, health, and power. Each of these courses will address such questions as: How does scientific thinking and gendered technologies affect bodily experience? How does science create racialized, sexualized and gendered subjects? How can science be used as a basis for feminist activism?
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 345 - Topics in Culture and the Arts II
Courses in this category will examine cultural production from feminist perspectives. Each of these courses will address the question of how gender is represented in historical and contemporary texts.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 355 - Topics in History and Resistance II
Courses in this category will explore the history of gender and activism in a variety of contexts. Students will be introduced to feminist theories and practices concerning collaborative activities and grassroots organizations.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 365 - Topics in Gender and Institutions II
Courses in this category will focus on gender relations and the social and institutional construction of gender. Students will be introduced to feminist perspectives on social structures, such as those reinforced by economic, educational, political, medical, and religious institutions.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 380 - The Politics of Difference
Politics of Difference explores some of the consequences of using gender, race, nationality, class, religion, and sexuality to shape identity and culture. The course will examine how discourses of identity and difference are used to both justify inequalities and to enable solidarity. In the seminar we will look at a range of strategies that are employed in response to difference including attempts at managing, disciplining, or cleansing difference as well as efforts at redefining, reclaiming, and recreating the meanings of difference.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101 , WGS 201 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity; Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 390 - Contemporary Feminist Theories
This course provides a survey of several contemporary feminist frameworks for thinking about sex, gender, and sexuality as they intersect with race, class, nation, etc. The focus of the course is the intimate relationships between feminist theories and feminist practices, locally and globally.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101 , WGS 201 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 420 - Advanced Topics in Women and Gender Studies
This course will investigate advanced Women and Gender Studies topics not already covered by regular course offerings.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 435 - Topics in Science, Technology, and Health III
Courses in this category will include a feminist critique of traditional science, technology, and medicine. Students will be introduced to feminist perspectives on knowledge, health, and power. Each of these courses will address such questions as: How does scientific thinking and gendered technologies affect bodily experience? How does science create racialized, sexualized and gendered subjects? How can science be used as a basis for feminist activism?
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 445 - Topics in Culture and the Arts III
Courses in this category will examine cultural production from feminist perspectives. Each of these courses will address the question of how gender is represented in historical and contemporary texts.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 455 - Topics in History and Resistance III
Courses in this category will explore the history of gender and activism in a variety of contexts. Students will be introduced to feminist theories and practices concerning collaborative activities and grassroots organizations.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 465 - Topics in Gender and Institutions III
Courses in this category will focus on gender relations and the social and institutional construction of gender. Students will be introduced to feminist perspectives on social structures, such as those reinforced by economic, educational, political, medical, and religious institutions.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 470 - Independent Study
This course provides junior and senior students with the opportunity to pursue a project independently, concentrate on a particular subject of concern, or conduct individually arranged reading or research studies under the advice and direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing and permission of instructor.
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Credits: 1-6
May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Every semester
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 485 - Internship
The internship requires students to work closely with a group, business, or organization for one semester. Students will write a research paper on a topic related to their internship experience and will present that research in the spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and women and gender studies major or minor.
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Credits: 4-6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 486 - Thesis
The thesis allows students to pursue guided research on a topic of their choosing. Students writing a thesis should plan a two-semester sequence; WGS 486 should be preceded either by an independent study in the student’s area of interest, or WGS 484, Feminist Thesis Workshop. Thesis students should choose three readers, including an advisor whose interests and scholarship are in line with their own. The minimum length for a thesis is 30 pages, and should include a substantial bibliography. Thesis students must present their work in a public venue in the spring semester. Senior thesis students will take WGS 490 , Capstone, simultaneously with WGS 486, to fulfill the capstone requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and women and gender studies major or minor.
Co-requisite(s): WGS 490 .
Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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WGS 490 - Capstone Experience in Women and Gender Studies
All majors are required to select either an internship or thesis for their senior capstone experience. Students enrolled in either option are required to participate in a weekly seminar.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and women and gender studies major or minor.
Co-requisite(s): WGS 490 and WGS 485 or WGS 486 .
Credits: 2
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Women and Gender Studies
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