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Prerequisite: SPN 1341, 1342, 2313, 2314, or the equivalent and acceptance in the Spanish Departmental Honors Program
As part of the Wesleyan Honors Program, this literature course offers students the opportunity to study novels, short stories, poetry, film and essays of Spanish-speaking peoples in greater depth, with an emphasis on Chicano literary art and criticism.
4369H. Hispanic-American Literature 3 hours
4370H. Honors Research Seminar and thesis 3 hours
Prerequisite: SPN-3311-H or SPN-4369-H
The sequel to both SPN 3311H and SPN 4369H, this research based course provides students an opportunity to concentrate on a particular idea, reading, writer, concept, or theory, culminating in an extensive thesis that the department faculty assesses.
4405. Comparative/Contrastive Linguistics 4 hours
A comparative and contrastive analysis of the form and function of Spanish and English and its pedagogical implications in the teaching of language minority children.
Speech (SPC)
1301. Fundamentals of Speech 3 hours
A beginning course in platform theory and practice designed to provide instruction in the essentials of effective public oral communication.
Theatre Arts (THA)
APPLIED LESSONS
TAP 1100, 1200, 1300. Freshman Level
TAP 2100, 2200, 2300. Sophomore Level
TAP 3100, 3200, 3300. Junior Level
TAP 4100, 4200, 4300. Senior Level
1-3 hours 1-3 hours 1-3 hours 1-3 hours
SECTION NUMBERS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS FOR ALL
TAP OFFERINGS:
01—Performance: Acting, Directing
02—Playwriting and Dramaturgy; History of Theatre 03—Design: Lighting, Scenic, Costume, Properties 04—Arts Management: Stage, Front-of-House, Box Office,
Publicity/Graphics 05—Dance, Stage Combat 06—V oice
COURSES
All full-time theatre arts majors and minors are required to attend practicum each semester. The course meets once each week for the purpose of conducting departmental business and assignments. Each student is required to attend a weekly production laboratory and complete production positions as assigned.
0140. Theatre Arts Practicum
1 hour