Apr 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 1* ” can be entered, returning all 100-level courses.

 

Spanish

  
  • SPN 410 - Spanish for the Professions


    3 credit hours
    Study in Spanish of the terminology and representative texts related to one or more professions (health, law, social work, etc.). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 430 - Spanish Medieval and Golden-Age Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Spanish literature from the beginnings through the 17th century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (Imperialism, mysticism, conquest). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 431 - Modern and Contemporary Spanish Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Spanish literature from 1701 through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (Francisco Franco, women and culture, and guerras carlistas). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 440 - Colonial Spanish Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Latin American literature from pre- Columbian times to the Wars of Independence. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (the self and the other, Indigenous cultures). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 441 - Modern and Contemporary Latin-American Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Latin-American literature from the Wars of Independence through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (nation-building, dictatorship, perceptions of the U.S.A.). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 442 - U.S. Latino Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in U.S. Latino literature from the beginnings through the 21st century. At the author’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (borderlands, city life, the American Dream). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 450 - Cervantes


    3 credit hours
    Study of one or more works by Miguel de Cervantes, including Don Quixote and the Novelas ejemplares. May be offered in Spanish or English. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 451 - Studies in Drama


    3 credit hours
    Study of the formal and generic features of drama. May emphasize the development of dramatic form and content, a group of writers (Lope de Vega and his circle), a period of culture (Colonial), or a subgenre (esperpento). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 452 - Studies in Poetry


    3 credit hours
    Study of the forms and conventions of poetry. May emphasize a poetic kind (the ballad, the sonnet), a group of writers (the Generation of 1927), a period or culture (Golden Age poetry), or a recurrent theme (exile). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 453 - Studies in Prose


    3 credit hours
    Study of the formal and generic features of the novel, novella, essay, testimonio, and other prose forms. May emphasize the origins and development of a particular prose genre, a group of writers (Generation of 98), a period or culture (contemporary Spanish short story), or a sub-genre or kind (the picaresque or family romance). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  
  • SPN 470 - Special Topics


    3 credit hours
    Advanced investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit if content is different. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , or consent of instructor, and at least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.

Special Education

  
  • SPED 205 - Manual Communication


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to manual communication, emphasizing correct production of manual alphabet and basic sign language vocabulary. Includes philosophy of total communication.
  
  • SPED 297 - Language Analysis


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to syntax and semantics to enable students to evaluate and apply recent research findings, language curricula, and procedures for language analysis.
  
  • SPED 300 - American Sign Language


    3 credit hours
    Basic vocabulary and linguistic structures of American Sign Language. History and culture of the Deaf community. Prerequisite(s): SPED 205  or demonstrated competency for advanced study.
  
  • SPED 307 - Manually Coded English


    3 credit hours
    Receptive and expressive sign language skills using fingerspelling, Signing Exact English, and Contact Signing. Prerequisite(s): SPED 205  and 300 .
  
  • SPED 320 - Developing Auditory/Oral Communication with Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    3 credit hours
    The student will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement an oral/aural communication intervention program for children with hearing loss, ages birth to adolescence, and their families, with emphasis on the development of spoken language through the use of current technology including cochlear implants, digital hearing aids, etc. Students will construct objectives, activities, and materials to use in listening activities, spoken language instruction, and speech development with children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
  
  • SPED 375 - Auditory Education and Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students


    3 credit hours
    The student will gain the knowledge and skill necessary to organize and manage an auditory education program for children with hearing loss ages birth to adolescence and their families, with emphasis on the development of listening skills through the use of current technology including cochlear implants, digital hearing aids, etc.
  
  • SPED 378 - Expressive Communication Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students


    3 credit hours
    The student will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement an oral/aural communication intervention program for children with hearing loss ages birth to adolescence and their families, with emphasis on the development of spoken language through the use of current technology including cochlear implants, digital hearing aids, etc. Prerequisite(s): SPED 375 .
  
  • SPED 398 - Deaf Culture


    3 credit hours
    This course will explore issues related to Deaf culture.
  
  • SPED 407 - Exceptional Learners in P-12 and Secondary Programs


    3 credit hours
    Skills related to identification of exceptional learners at the P-12 and secondary levels and their needs related to an inclusive setting. Analyzing the learner according to the exceptionality, environment, and family relationships.
  
  • SPED 408 - Exceptional Learners in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom


    3 credit hours
    Skills related to identification of exceptional learners at the early childhood and elementary levels and their needs as related to an inclusive setting. Analyzing the learner according to the exceptionality, environment, and family relationships.
  
  • SPED 415 - Instructional Methods in the Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom


    3 credit hours
    Designed to prepare elementary education teachers to teach in inclusive classrooms through the introduction of academic, behavioral, and social instructional methods. Appropriate laboratory experiences provided. Prerequisite(s): SPED 408 .
  
  • SPED 416 - Behavior Management in the Classroom


    3 credit hours
    Provides skills to manage the behavior of students with disabilities, including behavioral assessment, appropriate intervention strategies, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): SPED 407  or 408 .
  
  • SPED 440 - Practicum in Special Education


    3 credit hours
    While placed in self-contained and resource classrooms, students will administer individualized assessments, develop individualized educational programs, modify lesson plans, and consult with parents and professionals. Prerequisite(s): SPED 407  or 408 .
  
  • SPED 462 - Assessment in Special Education


    3 credit hours
    The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service special-education teachers to administer, score, and interpret assessment information for the purpose of educational planning.  Admission to the TEP required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 408 .
  
  • SPED 476 - Methods of Teaching Academic Subjects to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    3 credit hours
    Methods and materials for teaching academic subjects (mathematics, science, social studies) to deaf/ hard of hearing students at P-12 levels. Admission to the TEP required.
  
  • SPED 477 - Language Development and Methods of Literacy Instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    3 credit hours
    Materials and methods for language development and literacy instruction for deaf/hard of hearing students at P-12 level.
  
  • SPED 482 - Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    2 credit hours
    Administration, interpretation, and implementation of test data obtained from formal and informal testing instruments and procedures. Admission to the TEP required.
  
  • SPED 490 - Psychology and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    3 credit hours
    Psychological, social, and educational development of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing across the lifespan.

Theatre

  
  • THEA 101 - Freshman Applied Theatre I


    1 credit hour
    Introduction to practicum production opportunities designed for first-semester theatre majors. Students will be assigned to different production areas byfaculty supervisors in support of the theatre season. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 102 - Voice Lessons


    1 credit hour
    Singing vocal instruction on an individual basis. Audition required.
  
  • THEA 120 - Introduction to Theatre


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Survey of drama and the art and craft of theatre practice.
  
  • THEA 121 - Acting for Non-Majors


    3 credit hours
    An introduction to the craft of the actor. Open to non-theatre majors only. Limited enrollment.
  
  • THEA 122 - Honors Introduction to Theatre


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Students will explore and analyze the various components of the collaborative theatrical process. More specifically, they will develop skills in discussing and interpreting the “language of theatre,” which involves a variety of symbol systems including verbal text, visual imagery, color, line, lighting, etc. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the human experience and human behavior by exploring how theatre is created within a larger cultural and social context. Students must be enrolled in the Honors Program to register for this course.
  
  • THEA 201 - Freshman Applied Theatre II


    1 credit hour
    Further exploration of practicum production opportunities designed for beginning theatre majors. Students will be assigned to one major production area by faculty supervisors in support of the theatre season. Prerequisite(s): THEA 101  and consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 212 - Musicianship for Actors/Singers


    3 credit hours
    Skill development in basic piano and musical sightreading for singer/actors. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 213 - Acting I


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to acting techniques and characterization methods, with an emphasis on stage movement and vocal work in application to limited text. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 215 - Dance


    3 credit hours
    This course will train students in a variety of dance styles and can be repeated every semester. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 217 - Costume Construction


    3 credit hours
    Application of construction methods and techniques in the creation of stageworthy costumes. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 250 - Stagecraft I


    3 credit hours
    Principles, techniques, and materials used in scenic construction and painting. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 270 - Directing I


    3 credit hours
    Principles and practice of directing for the stage, including play analysis, pre-production, casting, problem solving, and rehearsal techniques. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213 .
  
  • THEA 300 - Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism


    3 credit hours
    Analyzing and researching a play text for production. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 301 - Applied Theatre-Makeup


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 302 - Applied Theatre-Lighting


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 303 - Applied Theatre-Costumes


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 304 - Applied Theatre-Management


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 305 - Applied Theatre-Acting


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201  .
  
  • THEA 306 - Applied Theatre-Stage Management


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 307 - Applied Theatre-Scenery


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 308 - Applied Theatre-Directing


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 309 - Applied Theatre-Sound


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 310 - Applied Theatre-Props


    1 credit hour
    Practicum opportunities within a specific area of theatrical production. Assignments allow the students to go beyond previous class work and must be arranged individually with a theatre faculty member in the area of interest. A student may receive 6 credit hours in Applied Theatre. consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Introductory-level course in the appropriate area, THEA 101  and 201 .
  
  • THEA 312 - Audition Techniques


    3 credit hours
    This course prepares the student for the competitive audition process. Emphasis on selection of materials, preparation and text analysis, appropriate preaudition, audition and post-audition behavior, and safe practices. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213 .
  
  • THEA 313 - Acting II


    3 credit hours
    Continuation of the principles explored in Acting I, with a greater emphasis on scene work, text, and character development. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213 .
  
  • THEA 314 - Fundamentals of Theatre Design


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to design elements and principles as used in Theatre and Performance design. Prerequisite(s): THEA 120  or 122 , and THEA 250 .
  
  • THEA 315 - Acting Workshop


    3 credit hours
    Students will explore selected plays with the faculty instructor and Directing II students. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 318 - Costume Design I


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to the process of rendering costumes for period and contemporary plays. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 340 - Voice I


    3 credit hours
    A study of the vocal mechanism with techniques taught in specific training approaches such as Linklater, Lessac, etc., which will improve projection, breath control, and articulation through awareness of personal obstacles. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213 .
  
  • THEA 350 - Stagecraft II


    3 credit hours
    Continuation of Stagecraft I, with emphasis on rigging, welding, and advanced construction and painting techniques. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 355 - Stage Lighting and Design


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to the principles, equipment, and techniques of stage lighting with one-third of the class devoted to designing lights for the stage. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 120  or 122 , and 250 .
  
  • THEA 360 - Scene Design I


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to the elements of scene design for contemporary and period plays. Prerequisite(s): THEA 120  or 122 , and 250  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 361 - Musical-Theatre Styles I


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to musical-theatre performance techniques, including song interpretation, auditioning, and staging songs in context of scenes from American musical plays. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 340 .
  
  • THEA 370 - Directing II


    3 credit hours
    To develop further hands-on directing skills beyond the introductory level. This course will emphasize interaction with actors in the directing process, which will result in the performance of scenes. The course will go beyond the two-person scenes, and will include material that allows the student to: engage a variety of styles and forms, clearly interpret and visually conceptualize a text, increase their ability to communicate with and coach actors effectively, begin to develop a constructive rapport and open lines of communication with designers and technicians, and define an individual directorial voice and style. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 270 .
  
  • THEA 371 - Playwriting I


    3 credit hours
    Study of dramaturgy to enlarge the new dramatist’s understanding of factors involved in play construction. Includes discussion, directed readings, and practice writing. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 380 - Stage Movement I


    3 credit hours
    Basic principles of movement for the stage, including beginning stage combat. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213 .
  
  • THEA 382 - Mask Work


    3 credit hours
    Students will explore character and ensemble through the use of neutral and character mask. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 380 .
  
  • THEA 390 - Stage Makeup


    3 credit hours
    Principles and practice of stage makeup. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 400 - Stage Combat


    3 credit hours
    A study of techniques for unarmed combat for the stage; the basics of slaps, punches, falls, throws, and rolls. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 380 .
  
  • THEA 401 - Acting for the Camera


    3 credit hours
    Auditioning and performing on camera with a variety of material. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213 .
  
  • THEA 404 - Theatre and Arts Management


    3 credit hours
    Economics and practices of theatre and performing arts management, including audience analysis and market surveys. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 409 - Period Play Production


    3 credit hours
    Dramatic styles, with an emphasis on production techniques of the major periods of theatre history, including period furniture and architecture. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 .
  
  • THEA 413 - Acting III


    3 credit hours
    Intensive study of approaches to Shakespearean text. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213  and 313 .
  
  • THEA 414 - Seminar: Career Preparation


    3 credit hours
    Practical experience in the art of marketing oneself for the profession. This course is required for all B.F.A. candidates. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 417 - Costume History


    3 credit hours
    A survey of period clothing and its application as stage costumes. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 418 - Costume Design II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study of costume design, focusing on period plays and musicals. Prerequisite(s): THEA 318  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 419 - Costume Construction II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced construction methods and techniques for period costumes. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 120  (or 122 ), and 217 .
  
  • THEA 422 - Musical Theatre History/Literature


    3 credit hours
    This course will explore the development of the American musical. Representative musicals from various periods will be studied. Prerequisite(s): THEA 361 .
  
  • THEA 423 - Theatre History I


    3 credit hours
    Overview of the development of world theatre history and drama from antiquity to the 17th century.
  
  • THEA 424 - Theatre History II


    3 credit hours
    Overview of the development of world theatre history and drama from the 17th century to the present.
  
  • THEA 440 - Voice II: Diction and Dialects


    3 credit hours
    A study of the systematic approach to the articulation of American English and the learning of dialects Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 340 .
  
  • THEA 450 - Special Theatre Seminar


    3 credit hours
    Special offerings on a theatre topic not covered in the curriculum. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 457 - Theatrical Computer Aided Drafting


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to the techniques and standards used in drafting theatrical scenery. Drawing by hand and CAD (Vectorworks Program) will be taught. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 460 - Scene Design II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study of scene design for multi-set plays and musicals. Emphasis on drafting and rendering. Prerequisite(s): THEA 360  and 457  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 462 - Musical Theatre Styles II


    3 credit hours
    Song interpretation and musical audition techniques, including in-depth integration of songs and scenes from American musical plays in a lab environment. The course culminates in a public performance/showcase of the students’ work. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213  and 361 .
  
  • THEA 463 - Musical Theatre Styles III


    3 credit hours
    Provides opportunities for advanced musical theatre students to explore a particular musical style in a lab environment. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 361  and 462 .
  
  • THEA 465 - Senior Project


    3 credit hours
    Required of students seeking the B.F.A. Projects in acting, directing, design, management, etc. are completed under supervision of faculty. Consent of theatre faculty required.
  
  • THEA 470 - Directing III


    3 credit hours
    Intensive study of directing styles from various periods and theatrical movements. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 313  and 370 .
  
  • THEA 475 - Internship


    1-6 credit hours
    Practical experience in a professional environment. Applications and requirements are available in departmental office. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours on a pass/fail basis. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 480 - Stage Movement II


    3 credit hours
    Continuation of THEA 380 , with a greater emphasis on the physical movement and dynamics of text work and character development. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213  and 380 .
  
  • THEA 491 - Directed Study


    3 credit hours
    Independent, guided study in a specialized area of interest. Faculty adviser must approve research topic the semester prior to registration.

UM

  
  • UM 222SL - UM Falcon Scholars in Action


    0-3 credit hours
    Falcon Scholars in Action are selected to serve designated agencies in Shelby County for 10 hours per week. Service lasts three semesters, including fall, spring, and one summer term. Selection through an interview process.

Undergraduate Research

  
  • UR 100 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
  
  • UR 200 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
  
  • UR 300 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
  
  • UR 400 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
 

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