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2022-2023 General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THTR 394 - Jazz Technique II


    Credits: 3
    A performance-based course in intermediate and advanced concert dance, classical jazz, and contemporary jazz technique.

    Prerequisite(s): THTR 294  or consent of the chair of the department.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • THTR 395 - Lyrical Jazz Technique II


    Credits: 3
    A performance-based course in intermediate and advanced concert dance and lyrical jazz technique.

    Prerequisite(s): THTR 295  or consent of the chair of the department.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • THTR 396 - Tap Technique II


    Credits: 3
    A performance-based course in intermediate and advanced concert dance and classical tap technique.

    Prerequisite(s): THTR 296  or consent of the chair of the department.
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • THTR 399 - Theatre Colloquium


    Credits: 0
    A required course for theatre majors which provides weekly opportunities to examine a variety of theatre-related topics and vocations. All theatre majors are required to register for THTR 399 each semester they are on campus.

  
  • THTR 431 - Play Directing


    Credits: 3
    Credit Configuration: 2+2, 3 Cr.

    Study in the theories and studio practice in the art of directing for the theatre, including the process of play selection and analysis, methods of casting, principles of collaboration, staging techniques, and rehearsal procedures. Coursework culminates in a public performance in the annual Acting/Directing Showcase. Serves as Senior Capstone course. Offered fall semester.

    Prerequisite(s): THTR 129 , THTR 230 , THTR 231 , THTR 235  and one course in theatre literature (THTR 238 , THTR 239 , THTR 337 , or THTR 390 ), or consent of the chair of the department.
  
  • THTR 435 - Acting III


    Credits: 3
    A course in advanced acting techniques for performing period styles. Students will concentrate on scene study with emphasis on voice, movement, gesture, character, language, tempo, and special techniques for performing material such as classical Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, Comedy of Manners, Commedia dell’ Arte, Brechtian Drama, Theatre of the Absurd, and other stylistic challenges.

    Prerequisite(s): THTR 335  or consent of the instructor.
  
  • THTR 497 - Honors Work in Theatre


    Credits: 3
    Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Theatre if THTR 498  is completed.

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
  
  • THTR 498 - Honors Candidacy in Theatre


    Credits: 3
    Continuation of THTR 497 .

    Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.

Urban Studies

  
  • UST 386 - Internship in Urban Studies


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Professional experience in cooperating non-profit organizations, companies, or government agencies with an urban focus. Examples might include planning or economic development agencies, social service agencies, urban history museums, or neighborhood organizations. Final report required. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Urban Studies minor and consent of the Urban Studies Coordinator.
  
  • UST 490 - Topics in Urban Studies


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Study of topical themes in urban studies. Topics may include urban politics, cultural history of cities, urban social justice, urban environments, cities in literature or the arts, or other topics of interest. May be repeated when the topic is different.

    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.
  
  • UST 495 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Individual research readings on a topic in urban studies agreed upon by a student and a faculty member from the urban studies committee.

    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing and consent of the Urban Studies Coordinator.
  
  • UST 496 - Research in Urban Studies


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Students working individually or as part of a research group conduct original research in urban studies under the direction of a faculty member. Students collect and analyze data and report their results in both writing and in an oral presentation. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of the instructor and the Urban Studies Coordinator.

World Languages and Cultures

  
  • WLC 150 - Global Perspectives


    Credits: 3
    An interdisciplinary introduction to the concept of culture from both the Western and non-Western view, to the meaning of culture for the development of religious, economic, political, and social institutions, and to the significance of cultural perspective in approaching global ideas.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • WLC 280 - Exp Learning in World Lang & Cultures


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Supervised collaboration with a cooperating business, government agency, educational institution, or service agency that involves substantial experience focused on the relevant language or culture. A maximum of 1 credit may be applied to a world language major or minor, up to 3 credits may be applied to a concentration in Global Studies, but credits may not count towards both. May be repeated for additional credit.

    Prerequisite(s): level 203 in the relevant language and department chair approval.
  
  • WLC 290 - Topics in World Languages and Cultures


    Credits: 3
    A study of selected themes or issues in international affairs or global studies that may be used to fulfill requirements in the Global Studies major. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

  
  • WLC 320 - Global Humanitarianism Examined


    Credits: 3
    The course examines humanitarian service in global perspective. It assesses both the historical and contemporary records of development aid, religiously motivated efforts, human rights modalities, bi and multilateral aid at the government level, and the latest ventures in sustainable development. The course is designed around case studies, group projects, and grant writing-the foundation of humanitarian efforts. The aim of the course is to make students aware of the pitfalls associated with the record of humanitarian aid, but resolute in their determination to improve the world wisely.

    Prerequisite(s): WLC 150 , or consent of the department chair.
  
  • WLC 335 - Perspectives on Hlth Care Costa Rica


    Credits: 3
    This class provides an in-depth study of health care topics relating to gender roles, environment issues, and immigrant status. Students will delve into the study of health through an introduction to demography, social factors related to health and illness, epidemiology, and comparative health systems. The class also assesses the ethics of universal health care in a developing nation. Field trips to public and private hospitals, neighborhood health centers, HIV centers, and urban immigrant communities will provide a broad understanding of the sociology of healthcare in Costa Rica. Costa Rica Center only.

    General Education: Fulfills the Social Sciences General Education requirement.
  
  • WLC 337 - Ethnology and History of Costa Rica


    Credits: 0.5
    Maximum Credits: 5
    Through readings, discussion, lectures, films, field trips, and personal interviews, students will be introduced to the historical, political, economic, and environmental factors which shape the Central American reality. Special attention will be given to racial, ethnic, and social diversity present in Costa Rica. In addition, students will gain perspective on the role of the United States in the region, the effects of globalization, and ongoing struggles for social change. Costa Rica Center only.

    General Education: Fulfills the Humanities: History General Education requirement.
  
  • WLC 484 - Study Abroad Preparation


    Credits: 3
    This course prepares students for study abroad by introducing them to issues such as culture shock, cross-cultural communications, and the experience of living abroad, including money management, travel planning, and health & safety.

  
  • WLC 485 - Study Abroad Reentry


    Credits: 0.5
    This course assists students in reintegration back into life in America by requiring them to read and reflect on reentry literature. It also provides a forum for students to communicate their experiences with each other and the instructor. It is recommended that all students register for this class upon returning to Valparaiso University.

  
  • WLC 486 - World Languages & Cultures Internship


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Direct supervised experience in a cooperating business, government agency, or service organization, abroad or in the United States.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of the chair.
  
  • WLC 493 - Senior Seminar in World Lang & Cultr


    Credits: 3
    A senior-level capstone course which integrates knowledge and skills from previous courses in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Writing and reading skills in a target language are refined. Depth and nuance are added to the understanding of the history, literature, culture, and contemporary events of the student’s major area of study. A thematic focus and a comparative approach help students to see the major culture of study in a broader context, through interactions with students from other majors in the Department. A combination of English and the relevant target languages may be used.

    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and department chair approval.
  
  • WLC 495 - Supervised Reading and Research, In World Languages and Cultures


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 4
    Intended for students capable of doing independent study in World Languages and Cultures. Research paper required.

    Prerequisite(s): consent of the chair of the department.
  
  • WLC 497 - Honors Work in Wrld Language and Culture


    Credits: 3
    Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors if WLC 498  is completed.

  
  • WLC 498 - Honors Candidacy in World Language, And Cultures


    Credits: 3
    Continuation of WLC 497 .

 

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