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SPAN 302 - Advanced Conversation and Composition II (3 cr) A continuation of SPAN 301 , this course is designed to help students continue to sharpen their oral and writing skills through the use of guided conversation and composition. Topics for discussion include the family and cultural differences. Prerequisites: SPAN 204 or permission of the instructor.
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SPAN 303 - The Contemporary Hispanic World (3 cr) Based on current documentation (literature and film) of contemporary society in Spain and Latin America, the course strives to give students an understanding of these cultures from a political, historical, social, and literary perspective. Prerequisites: SPAN 204 or permission.
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SPAN 304 - Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature (3 cr) An introduction to textual analysis, the course comprises prose, poetry, and drama. The texts are studied using current critical techniques. Prerequisites: SPAN 204 or permission.
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SPAN 305 - Spanish for Business (3 cr) A course that will focus on the language of business, commerce, and management with the purpose of enabling the student to function better in a job market that requires language specific skills. Through oral and written exercises, students will learn to deal with business situations in the Spanish speaking world. Prerequisites: SPAN 204 or permission.
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SPAN 306 - Peninsular Culture and Civilization (3 cr) Based on current documentation (literature and film) of contemporary society in Spain, the course strives to give students an understanding of these cultures from a political, historical, social, and literary perspective. This is also an important course for business majors interested in a minor in Spanish to enhance their employment prospects. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 /302 or permission of the instructor.
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SPAN 307 - Latin American Culture and Civilization (3 cr) Based on current documentation (literature and film) of contemporary society in Latin America, the course strives to give students an understanding of these cultures from a political, historical, social, and literary perspective. This is also an important course for business majors interested in a minor in Spanish to enhance their employment prospects. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 /302 or permission of the instructor.
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SPAN 310 - Survey of Spanish Literature I (3 cr) An introduction to the study of literary movements from the Middle Ages to the Golden Age highlighting major representative works. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 311 - Survey of Spanish Literature II (3 cr) A study of the major literary and philosophical movements in Spain from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The student will be exposed to examples of theater, prose, and poetry. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 312 - Survey of Latin American Literature I (3 cr) An introduction to the study of Latin American literature through representative works. Students engage in an examination of the literature of the New World beginning with the conquest and going on to Romanticism. Literary study will include analysis of prose and poetry. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 313 - Survey of Latin American Literature II (3 cr) A continuation of major literary movements in Latin America from post-Modernism to the present. Through the study of prose and poetry, students will be exposed to the social, artistic, and historical aspects of Latin America that these works evoke. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 367 - Spanish and Latin American Film Studies (3 cr) An in-depth critical study of selected films. Course content will be determined by the individual instructor, but can cover any aspect of Spanish and Latin American cinema, i.e., films of any time period, any genre, or any Spanish-speaking country. The language of instruction is Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 400 - Survey in Spanish I: Hispanic Short Story (3 cr) This course is a study of the short story (cuento) in Spain and Latin America from its beginnings to the contemporary period with representative readings. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of the instructor.
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SPAN 401 - Survey in Spanish II: Hispanic Drama (3 cr) This course is a study of drama in Spain and Latin America from its beginnings to the contemporary period with representative readings. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 402 - Survey in Spanish III: Hispanic Novel (3 cr) This course is a study of the novel in Spain and Latin America from its beginnings to the contemporary period with representative readings. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 403 - Survey in Spanish IV: Hispanic Poetry (3 cr) This course is a study of poetry in Spain and Latin America from its beginnings to the contemporary period with representative readings. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 404 - Spanish Linguistics (3 cr) This course provides an in-depth examination of Spanish linguistics as applied to the Spanish language with a concentration in phonetics, morphology, syntaxes, and semantics. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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SPAN 405 - Seminar in Literature I (3 cr) A seminar course focusing on a literary genre, movement, period, or figure chosen by the instructor and approved by the coordinator. The student is expected to attend regular meetings of the seminar, participate in open discussions, and present a series of short written and oral reports related to the topic chosen for study. The student is also responsible for submitting a major documented paper which individually investigates an aspect of the topics of the course as a whole. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 406 - Seminar in Literature II (3 cr) A seminar course with the same format and requirements as SPAN 405 but concentrating on a different genre, movement, period, or figure chosen by the instructor and approved by the coordinator. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 407 - Seminar in Literature III (3 cr) A seminar course with the same format and requirements as SPAN 405 but focusing on a different genre, movement, period, or figure chosen by the instructor and approved by the coordinator. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 410 - Practicum in Spanish (3 cr) A course designed in alliance with the Washington Semester program or co-op program to allow University credit for practical work experience in the Washington/Baltimore areas. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisites: SPAN 301 , and permission of instructor.
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SPAN 411 - Study Abroad (3 cr) Shepherd University will offer a series of study abroad opportunities during the summer. The department has scheduled trips to Argentina and Peru, and future offerings will likely include other Spanish-speaking countries. Students will produce a paper upon their return in order to get credit for this course. Prerequisites: Repeatable to 9 hours.
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SPAN 419 - Independent Study in Spanish (1-6 cr) An independent plan of study determined by the instructor and student, with syllabus approved by the department. See detailed requirements for independent study in Section V, Academic Information. This course may be repeated up to 6 hours.
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SPAN 485 - Capstone Presentation (1 cr) Under the supervision of a faculty mentor of the student’s choice, the student will propose a project, have the proposal approved by the mentor, and execute the project. Students should concentrate on experiences they have had at Shepherd that would be useful in graduate school or career choices. Projects may include but are not limited to preparation and presentation of a conference paper; development of a substantial Web site; creation of a special workshop for other students in Spanish; and participation in a dramatic performance. Students in SPAN 485 will also develop a portfolio of written work submitted in the major and take a major field achievement test. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair and of the instructor.
CORE CODES: CP
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SPAN 486 - Spanish Education Capstone (1 cr) This Spanish education capstone presentation serves as a complementary component for the student teaching experience. Working under the supervision of the Spanish specialization coordinator and drawing from experiences encountered in the student teaching assignment or other departmental service or activity related to the teaching profession, the apprentice teacher will participate in the end-of-semester Department of Modern Languages capstone presentations, sharing a teaching unit, a lesson series, a project initiated during the field experience, or a project or activity completed in the Department of Modern Languages that relates to the teaching profession. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
CORE CODES: CP
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Theater (Contemporary) |
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THEA 203 - Acting I (3 cr) Fundamentals of acting. Basic theories and concepts in stage acting for the beginning student. Emphasis on relaxation techniques and improvisation exercises.
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THEA 204 - Introduction to Theater (3 cr) Develops an appreciation and understanding of theater as a fine art through normal lecture and attendance at live theater productions. Emphasis on the artists of the theater including playwrights, directors, designers, and actors.
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THEA 205 - Theater Technology (3 cr) Fundamentals of scenery construction and lighting through formal lecture and practical crew experience. Laboratory requirements include assignments on construction and running crews.
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THEA 207 - Theater Practice (3 cr) Assigned theater projects supervised by faculty.
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THEA 208 - Theater Practice (3 cr) Assigned theater projects supervised by faculty.
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THEA 309 - Directing I (3 cr) Fundamentals of directing stage plays. Emphasis on the work of the director in relation to the actor, designer, and text analysis.
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THEA 310 - Production (3 cr) Advanced studies in theater technology. Emphasis on assigned theater projects. Consent.
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THEA 311 - Directing II (3 cr) Advanced directing examines the work of the director in relationship to the rehearsal process. Assigned project. Prerequisites: Directing I , consent.
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THEA 312 - Acting Studio I (3 cr) Basic process work to prepare the student for scene study. Emphasis on modern/contemporary scenes and monologues. Prerequisites: Acting I , consent.
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THEA 314 - Acting Studio II (3 cr) Fundamentals of scene study work. Emphasis on character analysis and the importance of exercise work and its relationship to a text. Consent.
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THEA 316 - Acting Studio III (3 cr) Advanced scene study work. Emphasis on ensemble work and its relationship to performance. Assigned project. Consent.
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THEA 340 - Stage Management (3 cr) Detailed study of the role of the stage manager. Examines production duties, the rehearsal process, performances, and post-production.
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THEA 341 - History of the Theater (3 cr) The development of the theater with special attention to period theaters and theatrical styles which influence modern stage productions.
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THEA 346 - Theater Design (3 cr) A study of the theory and practice of theater design. Emphasis on scenery, lighting, and costume design.
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Washington Semester |
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WASH 390 - The Washington Semester Internship (6-12 cr) The Washington Semester program supplements classroom learning with practical knowledge, by providing work experience in agencies and organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Each intern works four full days a week in a setting that is matched to the student’s skills, interests and career goals. The program is open to all majors, provided the student has a 2.5 GPA and has completed one-half of the requirements for graduation before the beginning of the internship. Other requirements are detailed in the Program’s norms and procedures, copies of which are available from the Washington Semester program coordinator and the department chairpersons. All Washington Semester interns must also register for WASH 391 .
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WASH 391 - The Washington Semester Seminar (3 cr) Open only to registrants in WASH 390 . This interdisciplinary seminar meets once a week to examine American society through analysis of one or more basic concepts from a variety of academic perspectives. It provides a larger framework of understanding for participants in the Washington Semester internship experience. Members of the seminar write a major research paper.
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Women’s Studies |
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WMST 201 - Introduction to Women’s Studies: Theory Across the Disciplines (3 cr) A team-taught course dealing with the classic feminist and women’s studies text in addressing theory and questions about gender from the disciplines of social sciences, humanities, fine arts, and natural sciences.
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WMST 350 - Seminar in Women’s Studies (3 cr) This course will vary in content with each offering as areas of particular interest not covered by the regular curriculum are explored. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits, when topics are unique.
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