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Course Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Oberlin College Courses Offered in 2012-13 (and planned offerings in future years)
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SOCI 250 - Sociology of Popular Culture Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS This course focuses on the relationship between popular culture, media, and society, and provides an overview of social structure, content, audiences and effects. Culture is discussed in relation to its institutional, economic, and social contexts. The course examines a variety of popular cultural forms (e.g., music, film, and sports) and looks closely at media production and consumption as cultural practices. We will also explore recent debates about the relationship between culture and society. Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: R. Baldoz
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SOCI 254 - Political Sociology Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester 2013-2014 Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS This course is intended as an introduction the sociology of politics. We will touch on such problems as the social origins of democracy, the rise of political citizenship and the modern nation-state, class and elite conflict, lower-class social movements and the political-cultural foundations of democratic politics. In the second part of the course we will concentrate on one of the major anti-liberal movements and regimes in the 20th-century-Nazism. Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: V. Vujacic Prerequisites & Notes Introduction to Sociology is strongly recommended.
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SOCI 275 - Enacting the Law This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Law and Society Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS, CD The sociology of law studies how our everyday understandings both underpin and conflict with legal professionals and institutions. You need no previous legal knowledge we use the legal knowledge you already possess to examine why claims of justice and equality often fail in practice and how legal reforms frequently have unintended consequences. Assignments include reading legal documents, conducting interviews, and observing legal proceedings-the formal and informal ways law gets enacted every day. Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: G. Mattson Prerequisites & Notes Introduction to Sociology recommended.
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SOCI 277 - Race and Ethnic Relations This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : African American Studies Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS, CD This course introduces and reviews the nature of relations between racial and ethnic groups. We examine concepts, perspectives, and research on these relations, including the role of racism, prejudice and discrimination. Furthermore, we explore the nature and the impact of immigration and the experiences of selected racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: C. White
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SOCI 282 - Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 hours Attribute: 4SS, WR Classical sociology arose in response to social problems opened up by the advent of industrial society, from the disintegration of community and the decline of religion to class conflict and the rationalization of social life. The founding fathers of modern sociology-Durkheim, Marx, and Weber-formulated their theories in response to these problems and established three distinct traditions in sociological theory. This course explores continuities between classical and contemporary sociology in each of these three traditions. Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: A. Howell Prerequisites & Notes Note: Priority given to Sociology majors. Introduction to Sociology is strongly recommended.
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SOCI 314 - Unequal Educations Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS This course focuses on education as a social institution and the inequalities structured within it. Using theory and empirical evidence, education in the United States will be examined from pre-school through post-secondary levels. The intersections of education and other institutions, (e.g. political, economic and familial) are analyzed and include discussions of race/ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality. Further, the role of education in social reproduction and social control will be examined. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: D. John
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SOCI 335 - Sociology of Globalization Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 hours Attribute: 4SS This course examines the historical, theoretical and ideological processes associated with ‘Globalization’ A growing number of scholars in the social sciences and humanities have invoked the term to describe a variety of changing economic, political, and cultural processes that have been transformed since the 1970s. We will explore a number of aspects of globalization, such as the dynamics of a global political economy, transnational migration flows, and the emergence of new social movements. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: R. Baldoz Prerequisites & Notes One Sociology course or one Comparative American Studies Course.
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SOCI 340 - Nationalism, Culture & Politics Under & After Dictatorship: Spain and Yugoslavia in the 20th Century This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Russian and East European Studies Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 1HU, 1SS, CD The 20th century histories of Spain and Yugoslavia run surprisingly parallel, but have resulted in widely different outcomes. Why? This course analyzes the interaction among nationalism, culture, and politics in both countries through sociological, historical, literary, and visual materials. Special attention is paid to late state-building, the rise of competing nationalisms, civil wars and their legacies, dictatorship, collective memories, democratic transition (Spain), and state collapse (Yugoslavia). Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: S. Faber, V. Vujacic Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite & Notes: Taught in English. Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with HISP 340 |
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SOCI 348 - Constructing Immigrant Communities Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: Second Semester 2013-2014 Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS Why do people migrate? What kinds of jobs do they attain, and with what impact on other groups? Why and when do they maintain transnational communities or choose to assimilate? How does the second generation make sense of its experiences? Taking a comparative ethnic approach, we will examine immigrants? adaptation to better understand the nation and global processes generally. We will examine how race, ethnicity, gender, class, trans-nationalism, and sexuality shape these processes. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: P. Dhingra
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SOCI 378 - Sociology of African-American Community Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS, CD This course shifts through many of the perspectives and empirical research relating to the condition of the African-American community. This will be aided by our exploration into various cultural, religious, historical, educational, economic, and political indicators of these conditions. We will also critically examine the nature and applicability of various sociological and ?alternative? theoretical paradigms and discuss the implications of our finding for social policy. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: C. White Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: One course in Sociology or African-American Studies or consent of the instructor. Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with AAST 378 |
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SOCI 391 - Practicum in Sociology Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 2-3 hours Attribute: 2-3SS This course combines individual internships and private readings on a subject matter related to the internship-for example, an internship in a social service agency and readings and discussion on poverty and welfare issues. Instructor: R. Baldoz, P. Dhingra, D. John, G. Mattson, V. Vujacic, C. White Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes See individual faculty. Note: At the discretion of the instructor, grading for this course may be P/NP only. Prerequisites: Two courses in Sociology
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SOCI 392 - Internships in Teaching Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-2 hours Attribute: 1-2SS This course offers students the opportunity to work with a Sociology faculty member as a teaching assistant for one of the faculty member’s courses. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, leading discussion groups, maintaining course websites, conducting library research and providing review of materials. Instructor: R. Baldoz, P. Dhingra, D. John, G. Mattson, V. Vujacic, C. White Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes See individual faculty. Note: At the discretion of the instructor, grading for this course may be P/NP only. Prerequisites: Two courses in Sociology.
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SOCI 403 - Seminar in Social Psychology: African-American Personality This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : African American Studies Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS, CD This seminar critically examines the theoretical and research literature on the study of African American in psychology. Specific attention is given to; the various theoretical debates on African American psychology; discussions on African American self-concept; the impact of family and education on African American psychology; and issues of minority personality assessment. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: C. White Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Three courses in sociology or African American Studies or consent of instructor. Preference is given to senior sociology and AAST majors.
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SOCI 420 - Social Inequalities: Class, Race, and Gender Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS, WR, CD This course will explore contemporary sociological approaches in the study of social inequality. The enduring structure and reproduction of inequalities along axes of class, race and gender are core problems of sociology. This seminar will examine these issues by first considering various theoretical issues utilized by scholars in the field. We will then examine how different thinkers have implemented of these theories and concepts in a variety of innovative case studies. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: R. Baldoz Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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SOCI 426 - Alcohol and Culture: Social Control Under the Influence This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Law and Society Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS, WR, CD Alcohol lubricates memorable celebrations yet also causes disease, tragedy and the loss of self-control. This course explores how the meanings of alcohol are as powerful as its chemistry. We examine communities where alcoholism is rare to those where is rampant and the social movements that have shifted norms and legislation. At bottom, the sociology of alcohol highlights our assumptions about free will, social control, and rewarding social relations. Participants will produce original empirical research. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: G. Mattson Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Restrictions: Closed to first and second year students, instructor consent required. Pre-reqs: Social research methods or equivalent
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SOCI 431 - The Making and Unmaking of Communist Ideals This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Russian and East European Studies Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3SS This seminar explores the development of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe through historiography, literature and film. The main part of the course is devoted to early revolutionary dilemmas, the relationship of intellectuals to the revolution in Soviet Russia and the West, and the rise of Stalinism. With novels by Gladkov, Silone, Koestler, Solzhenitsyn and Milosz, and films by Beaty, Bertolucci, Mikhalkov and Makavejev. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: V. Vujacic Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Two courses in Sociology or consent of instructor.
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SOCI 445 - Seminar in Urban Sociology: Housing America Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3 SS This course explores housing in the United States. Where people live impacts their quality of life – for example, the well being of children and adolescents, access to a quality education and to good jobs, housing values, personal safety, and the quality of social networks. Using historical, economic, and sociological perspectives we will examine residential location as an independent dimension of stratification and demonstrate how neighborhoods matter. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: A. Howell Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Introduction to Sociology
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SOCI 490 - Junior Year Honors Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours Attribute: 1-3SS Consent of instructor required. Instructor: R. Baldoz, P. Dhingra, D. John, G. Mattson, V. Vujacic, C. White Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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SOCI 491 - Senior Year Honors Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-6 hours Attribute: 1-6SS Consent of instructor required. Instructor: R. Baldoz, P. Dhingra, D. John, G. Mattson, V. Vujacic, C. White Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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SOCI 995 - Private Reading Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 0.5-3 hours Attribute: 0.5-3SS Signed permission of the instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: R. Baldoz, P. Dhingra, D. John, G. Mattson, V. Vujacic, C. White Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Note: At the discretion of the instructor, grading for this course may be P/NP only.
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STAT 113 - Introduction to Statistics This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Neuroscience, Sociology Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 hours Attribute: 4NS, QP-F A standard introduction to statistics for students with a good background in mathematics. Topics covered include exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, estimation, and statistical inference. A broad spectrum of examples is employed. Statistical software is introduced, but no prior computer experience is assumed. Enrollment Limit: 32 Instructor: R. Bosch, J. Witmer, K. Woods Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes An appropriate score on the Statistics Readiness Exam. Note: The statistical content of this course is largely the same as STAT 114; the applications are different. Students may not receive credit for more than one of MATH 080, MATH 113, MATH 114, STAT 113, and STAT 114.
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STAT 114 - Introduction to Biostatistics This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Neuroscience, Sociology Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 hours Attribute: 4NS, QP-F A standard introduction to statistics for students with a good background in mathematics. Topics covered include exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, estimation, and statistical inference. Biological and medical examples are emphasized. Statistical software is introduced, but no prior computer experience is assumed. Enrollment Limit: 32 Instructor: J. Witmer Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes An appropriate score on the Statistics Readiness Exam. Note: The statistical content of this course is largely the same as MATH 114; the applications are different. Students may not receive credit for more than one of MATH 085, MATH 113, MATH 114, STAT 113 and STAT 114.
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STAT 237 - Bayesian Computation Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: 3 NS, QP-F An introduction to Bayesian statistical methods, which will be contrasted with standard, frequentist statistical inference. Conjugate prior distributions will be studied, but computational methods will be developed to allow for arbitrary prior distributions. Enrollment Limit: 30 Instructor: J. Witmer Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MATH 133 or consent of the instructor. Note: Given in alternate years only.
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STAT 336 - Mathematical Statistics Next Offered: 2013-2014 Semester Offered: Next Offered 2013-2014 Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3NS, QP-F The theory of probability is applied to problems of statistics. Topics include sampling theory, point and interval estimation, tests of statistical hypotheses, regression and analysis of variance. Instructor: J. Witmer Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MATH 232, MATH 335. Note: Given in alternate years only.
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STAT 337 - Data Analysis Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: 3 NS, QP-F Students will gain experience in a wide variety of data analysis techniques. The focus of the course will be on the interpretation of results and the suitability of techniques, while statistical software will be utilized to handle computational considerations. Regression analysis will be covered in depth with special emphasis on the use of graphical methods. A limited selection of additional topics will be chosen from among ANCOVA, experimental design non-parametric statistics, time series, classification, clustering, and smoothing. Instructor: J. Witmer Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite & Notes: STAT 113 or 114 and MATH 232 or permission of the instructor. Note: Given in alternate years only.
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STAT 900 - OCEAN: Statistics Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours An introductory college statistics course. Topics include exploratory data analysis (graphs and summary statistics), data collection )experiments, observational studies, sampling) basic probability (binomial and normal random variables), and inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis tests). Although correct calculation is important, interpretation of results will be emphasized. Technology will be used to aid in data analysis. Students will collect, as well as analyze, data. Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: strong grades (A’s or B’s) in mathematics, and preferably completion of Pre-calculus, but strong students who have completed Algebra II are also encouraged to apply. Because students are required to analyze and interpret data, writing skills are also important. Equivalent ot Mathematics 113. Students must complete the 2-semester sequence to earn credit. High school concurrent enrollment only.
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TECH 010 - Sonic Arts Workshop This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : N/A Next Offered: Summer 2012 Semester Offered: Summer Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP This workshop focuses on the composition of electroacoustic music and is geared toward high school students interested in expanding their technical and creative resources. Topics will include digital audio editing and manipulation, real-time computer music performance techniques, and discussion of pieces from the field’s growing repertoire. The program will cover issues of interest to young composers heading towards conservatory studies and also non-musicians who are interested in experimenting with electronic and computer music. Enrollment Limit: 18 Instructor: T. Lopez & P. Swendsen Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Pass/No-Pass
21 Hours for 1 week
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TECH 101 - Introduction to Electroacoustic Music Next Offered: Fall 2012 Semester Offered: Fall Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP TECH 101 offers an introduction to electroacoustic music. Practical work includes analog and digital audio, sequencing, and sound editing on the computer. Regular short assignments reinforce facility with the standard tools of the digital audio workstation. Creative projects present the opportunity to demonstrate skill proficiency. The course includes a reading and listening survey of historical and contemporary electroacoustic music practice. Enrollment Limit: 18 Instructor: Staff Con Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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TECH 170 - Electroacoustic Interpretation and Performance Practice Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 Attribute: CNDP TECH 170 serves as a performer-focused introduction to the interpretation of electroacoustic music. The class will examine compositions scored for instrument(s) with CD playback, instrument(s) with live electronics, and instrument(s) with other media. In addition to adding such pieces to repertoire, students will learn the necessary technology to bring them to life in performance. The class covers the relevant uses of microphones, mixers, speakers, and computer software, while also attending to important theoretical and conceptual approaches to electroacoustic performance practice. This course will be particularly relevant to those interested in preparing electroacoustic works for recital. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: P. Swendsen Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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TECH 202 - Real-time Techniques Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP TECH 202 continues the exploration of digital technology for the creation of music. The course focuses on the creation of interactive works, and the artistic issues and challenges that arise when working with real-time software. We use the Max/MSP/Jitter programming environment to create these works and to further explore theoretical aspects of synthesis and audio processing. In addition, the continuing survey of historical and contemporary practice in the field provides the basis for an exploration of analytical and critical techniques. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: P. Bloland Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: TECH 201.
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TECH 203 - Advanced Electroacoustic Music Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP TECH 203 explores the musical, technological, and scholarly tools currently available to electroacoustic composers, paying particular attention to the systems proposed by composers such as Wishart, Smalley, Emmerson, and Norman. While we deal extensively with certain hardware and software such as Max/MSP and ProTools, the course is not “about” said tools. Rather, it is organized around musical/scholarly practice and approaches, each of which inevitably draws on a variety of tools. All topics are approached through a combination of reading, listening, and creative work with the ultimate goal of expanding compositional resources and scholarly vocabulary. The first module focuses on stereo composition and diffusion, while the second focuses on multi-channel composition. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: Swendsen Peter Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: TECH 202.
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TECH 204 - Performance Technology Workshop Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP TECH 204 concentrates on real-time technologies and performance issues. The course emphasizes direct experience with the volatile and wonderful relationship between emerging technology and performance, particularly in work created for public presentation outside the studio environment. A variety of performance situations will be addressed, including concert stage, MIDI and OSC controllers, installation, and radio/web broadcast. Topics include: real-time performance issues, sonic and visual systems, motion sensing, performative gesture, ensemble dynamics, and collaboration. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: T. Lopez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: TECH 203.
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TECH 300 - Introduction to Electronics in Audio Next Offered: Spring 2013 Semester Offered: Second Semester (Every other year) Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP TECH 300 introduces the electronics used in simple audio circuits. Circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, opamps, and audio IC chips will be covered. Audio circuits using these components will be analyzed using Ohm’s Law and simple algebra. In weekly labs, students will learn to use circuit tools such as the multimeter, protoboard, oscilloscope, soldering, specification sheets, and circuit software.
Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: J. Talbert Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes
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TECH 303 - TIMARA Apprenticeship Next Offered: Fall 2012 Semester Offered: Fall Credits (Range): 3 Attribute: CNDP TECH 303 provides an opportunity for students to apprentice with a TIMARA faculty member. Students will work in conjunction with the teacher on the creation of original faculty work. Specific activity will vary depending on the nature of the project, but may included: research into new technologies, high-definition field recording, audio editing and mixing, video production, music engraving, software programming, and hardware development and construction. Activities will happen with careful supervision and critical reflection with the teacher throughout the semester. In this way, students will have the rare opportunity to enter into many stages of the creative process with a member of the TIMARA faculty. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: T. Lopez, P. Swendsen, Staff Con Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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TECH 330 - Studio Recording Next Offered: Fall Semester Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP Introduction to the theory and practice of music recording, including a study of recording environments and equipment. Students will explore basic acoustics, microphone techniques, signal processing, mixing, and editing. General DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software tools will be demonstrated and compared. Through practical “hands-on” studio experience, student will develop and demonstrate basic critical listening abilities unique to the field of recording engineering/producing. Projects will include guided and independent studio recording sessions, class presentations on microphone techniques and industry tools/equipment, and analysis of recordings. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: R. Miller Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Junior standing in the TIMARA major.
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TECH 350 - Workshop in Music and Media Technologies This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Comparative Literature Next Offered: 2012-2013 Semester Offered: Fall Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP Advanced workshops in the use of technological media in composition, performance, interactive media, and interdisciplinary contexts. Emphasis on creation of original works and solution of performance problems of analog, digital, and hybrid music systems, and the use of technological media in a variety of contexts. Contact each instructor for specific details.
Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: P. Bloland, P. Swendsen, Staff Con Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Note: May be repeated for credit.
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TECH 393 - Collaborations: Dance, Music, Media, Performance Next Offered: Fall 2012 Semester Offered: Fall Credits (Range): 3 Attribute: CNDP This OASIS course is a workshop format that focuses on the integration of dance, music, and media. Students will experiment with different creative processes and models for collaborative composition and create studies in response to artistic challenges and technical problems. To better understand the medium of their collaborators, students will also investigate those disciplines in which they are less accomplished. Student created collaborative work will be integrated into a performance project at Cleveland Public Theater during Winter Term 2013. Enrollment Limit: 18 Instructor: T. Lopez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Cross List Information OASIS Progam: Cross listed with DANC 393 & CINE 393 |
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THEA 100 - Acting 1: Fundamentals Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU The focus of this class is on developing specific techniques basic to American acting traditions (conversational reality; executing activities; playing intentions) and applying these skills in contemporary scene work. Admission by audition ONLY. Candidates for the course must prepare a contemporary monologue no longer than two minutes. Auditions for fall section (open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students ONLY) will take place during the week preceding registration for fall semester. Auditions for spring semester sections (open to 1st year students ONLY) will take place during the week preceding registration for spring semester. Prerequisite & notes: Consent of the instructor is required. Enrollment Limit: 16 Instructor: J. Emeka Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 101 - Introduction to Theater Arts Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This course traces the process by which a work of dramatic literature moves from page to stage. This is a team taught class including the entire Theater faculty. We will focus on all major aspects by which a theatrical production is actualized, with special attention on how comprehensive text analysis leads to a concept defining artistic choices. The course will cover design collaboration, an overview of both production implementation (sets, costumes and lights) and the rehearsal process (staging, coaching, and stage management), as well as how these elements are finally synthesized in performance. Enrollment Limit: 64 Instructor: M. Wright Prerequisites & Notes This course is highly recommended for first year students planning to take THEA 100: Acting 1, offered second semester. Admission to first year students ONLY.
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THEA 172 - Production: Scenery Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU Beginning work in the techniques and principles used in technical production for theater, dance and opera. Lecture topics include: production management, stage rigging, orthographic projection, elements of the physical plant as well as construction methods used in building scenic units. Students participate in fabricating scenery for the semester’s productions as scheduled. Enrollment Limit: 14 Instructor: J. Natt
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THEA 173 - Production: Costumes Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This course is an introduction to costume production. Some of the topics covered are: shop safety, tools and equipment, costume design, understructures, fabrics, pattern making and construction techniques. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: J. Cuthbertson Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 174 - Lighting Technology and Design Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU An introduction to lighting technology, terminology and technique. Lectures cover lighting history, equipment, manual and computer controlled lighting systems, distribution systems, electricity, lamps, reflectors, lenses, projection equipment and moving lights. Beginning design processes will also be covered. Students hang and focus lights for actual shows and participate in a crew for a theater, dance or opera production during the semester. Enrollment Limit: 14 Instructor: J. Benjamin Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes In case of schedule conflicts a project may be substituted for the run crew.
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THEA 199 - Theater Production Lab Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 0 hours Each enrolled student will serve on one technical/administrative crew for one of the theater, dance or opera productions during the semester: scenery, lighting, sound, costumes or publicity. Instructor: D. James Prerequisites & Notes Mandatory one-time class meeting on the second Friday of the semester; 4:30-6:00 p.m.
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THEA 200 - Acting 2: Scene Study Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU The class will focus on observation, personalization, activation, and moment-to-moment realization of character. It will explore the process of crafting a character, rehearsal techniques and scene study utilizing contemporary plays. Enrollment Limit: 14 Instructor: M. Wright Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes THEA 100 and consent of instructor only.
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THEA 207 - Acting Ensemble Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours Attribute: 1-3HU Student actors in this class will collaborate with the student directors in THEA 307: Directing 2. First module will involve staging exercises and scene work. Second module will involve the preparation of one act plays presented in rep in the Little Theater. Variable credit depending upon level of involvement. Enrollment Limit: 16 Instructor: P. Moser Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THEA 100. Consent of Instructor. Theater 207 meets concurrently with THEA 307 because THEA 207 serves as the Acting Ensemble for THEA 307.
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THEA 208 - Directing I Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This course is designed to introduce students to the art and craft of directing. Students will explore the theory and function of the director as well as become familiar with the step by step process that a director must take to create a piece from first read into production. Students will develop strategies for analyzing scripts, visualizing design concepts, as well as engage in exercises to create dynamic staging and begin building a vocabulary for working with actors. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes THEA 100.
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THEA 212 - Stage Management Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This course is an introduction to the practice of stage management for theater, dance, musical theater, and opera. Topics covered include: organization, communication, interpersonal relations, the production process, rehearsal and performance procedures, and documentation. This course will culminate in a final stage management project and a prompt book for a play.
Enrollment Limit: 14 Instructor: D. James Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 213 - Stage Management Practicum Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours Attribute: 1-3HU For student stage managers currently working on productions sponsored by the Theater and Dance Program. Instructor: D. James Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Note: May be taken concurrently with THEA 212.
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THEA 218 - Stage Combat Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 hours Attribute: 2HU This course will cover safety, basic hand-to-hand combat, falling and rolling techniques, introduction to sword (rapier), and choreography development. Teamwork, concentration, physical control and, most of all, safety will be fostered in this work. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: J. Davis Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Priority given to junior and senior Theater & Dance majors, but class is open to others. Contact matthew.wright@oberlin.edu
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THEA 222 - Introduction to Design Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU An introduction to designing for the performing arts. Lectures and readings cover elements of theater design, i.e., scenery, costumes, and lighting used to express creative ideas. Projects provide a chance to experiment with the building blocks of design. Text analysis and concept also are covered from a visual perspective. A preliminary course to further studies in scene, costume, or lighting design. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: C. Flaharty Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 225 - Individual or Group Projects Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours Attribute: 1-3HU Intended for intermediate or advanced-level work by individuals and small groups not easily covered in the private reading option. Projects must be approved by the sponsoring faculty member before registration. Consent of director required. Instructor: H. Anderson-Boll, J. Emeka, C. Jackson-Smith, P. Moser, Staff, M. Wright Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 232 - Costume Design Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This course is an introduction to the art of designing costumes for the theater, with a primary focus on the process of creating the visual world of a play in both aesthetic and practical terms. Ranging from basic art concepts, through text and character analysis, research and design development to finished designs, the course will emphasize the conception of ideas that help project the style and meaning of a production. Readings, lectures, discussions, design exercises and projects will comprise the material for this course, which demands high student initiative. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: C. Flaharty Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 252 - Western Theater History I This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Comparative Literature Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU A year-long lecture course tracing the evolution of the Western theater from Dionysian ritual in ancient Greece through contemporary performance practice in Europe and America. Theater architecture, works of dramatic literature and theoretical treatises on performance will be studied in relation to the social and intellectual history of each major era. Three historical periods will receive special attention: the 5th century BC in Greece, the 17th century in England and France, and the 20th century in Europe and America. Enrollment Limit: 36 Instructor: R. Copeland Consent of the Instructor Required: No
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THEA 253 - Western Theater History II This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Comparative Literature Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU A year-long lecture course tracing the evolution of the Western theater from Dionysian ritual in ancient Greece through contemporary performance practice in Europe and America. Theater architecture, works of dramatic literature, and theoretical treatises on performance are studied in relation to the social and intellectual history of each major era. Three historical periods receive special attention: the fifth century BC in Greece, the 17th century in England and France, and the 20th century in Europe and America. Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: R. Copeland Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes THEA 252 and consent of instructor are prerequisites for THEA 253.
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THEA 260 - Lighting Design Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This class studies the theories and techniques of lighting design for the performing arts. Lectures cover the design process, which includes space, script, music and movement, script analysis, design collaboration, and design execution. Lectures on composition, color, and drafting are supplemented with lighting design projects undertaken by members of the class. Final project is a realized design in the Little Theater or other appropriate Oberlin College venue. Students are required to serve as lighting design assistants to mainstage lighting designers throughout the semester. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: J. Benjamin Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THEA 174.
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THEA 264 - African American Drama This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : English Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU, CD This class surveys plays written by Black Americans from the post-slavery period through the late 20th century. An overview of the history of African-American performance is followed by reading and discussion of current criticism and a wide selection of plays by writers such as James Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones), Adrienne Kennedy, Langston Hughes, Ntozake Shange, August Wilson, and George Wolfe. Requirements include papers, midterm, journals and scene work. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: C. Jackson-Smith Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with AAST 264 |
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THEA 268 - Black Arts Workshop Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU, CD The Black Arts Workshop combines theory and performance in African American cultural styles. Readings and discussions encompass Afrocentric philosophy, history, religion and aesthetics, dance, music, visual arts and drama. Classroom exercises focus on meditation, movement, dance and acting skills. In the latter part of the semester there is a focus on Black theater including scene work. Written work is required. Final projects are to be creative in nature. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: C. Jackson-Smith Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with AAST 268. |
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THEA 269 - Voice for the Actor Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2-3 hours Attribute: 2-3HU This course introduces basic principles of voice production for actors: breathing, relaxation, coordination, resonance and centering. Exercises are designed to integrate mind/breath/sound/body in the act of purposeful communication: daily progression from pure sound to text work. Emphasis on freeing the students’ natural range and expressiveness. Enrollment Limit: 14 Instructor: H. Anderson Boll Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 271 - Queer Acts Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU, CD, WR This course will engage with that sexy, yet elusive, cultural concept called ‘Queer Theory.’ We will study both queer theories and contemporary queer practices by looking at the performance work of Ann Liv Young, Ethyl Eichelberger, Tim Miller, Split Britches, Holly Hughes, Marlon Riggs, Diane Torr, The Five Lesbian Brothers, Bill T. Jones and others. The central question of the course will be: ‘Is the act of performing inherently queer?’ Drag will be encouraged, but not required. Instructor: A. Albright Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with DANC 270. |
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THEA 281 - Rehearsal and Performance Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours Attribute: 1-3HU Intermediate and advanced level work in preparation and public performances of a production directed by a member of the theater faculty. Instructor: H. Anderson-Boll, C. Jackson-Smith, P. Moser, M. Wright, Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Notes: May be repeated once only for credit. P/NP grading.
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THEA 301 - Acting 3: Shakespeare Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This course will introduce skills needed to perform Shakespeare: imaging, phrasing, scansion, and rhetorical analysis. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: P. Moser Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Students are encouraged to take THEA 301 concurrently with THEA 269: Voice for the Actor. This combination of courses is designed to prepare advanced students planning to apply to graduate school in Acting.
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THEA 302 - Non-Literary Theater: 1960 to the Present This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Dance Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU Utilizing videotape excerpts from legendary productions, this course traces the evolution of ‘non-literary’ theater in America from the 1960’s through the 21st Century. We will focus on the work of contemporary ensembles such as The Wooster Group which performs radically “de-constructed” versions of classic texts. The course also examines various concepts of mixed-media, physical theater, audience participation, site-specific environmental theater, and politically-radical forms of guerilla theater–as well as happenings and performance art (theatrical experiences created by visual artists.) In addition, this course will touch upon the work of more conventional theater directors–Peter Brook and Andre Serban – whose approach to dramatic literature has been influenced by developments in non-literary theater as well as by contemporary dance forms such as Butoh. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: R. Copeland
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THEA 304 - Professional Aspect of Theater Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2-3 hours Attribute: 2-3HU This course will examine all aspects of creating a professional life in today’s theater culture: detailed instruction in audition/interviewing technique, preparation for admission to graduate training, creating an on-line profile, where to live, how to support your career, the fundamental professional tools of the picture and resume and career paths within the field. The second module will focus on the development of a showcase performance. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: H. Anderson Boll Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite & Notes: THEA 100, THEA 200, THEA 269 and consent of instructor.
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THEA 306 - Special Topics: Acting Brecht This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : African American Studies Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU New course added 11.02.12.
This course will explore Bertolt Brecht’s approach to Acting as developed with the Berliner Ensemble in post-World War II Germany, and inspired largely by Chinese Opera. It follows his rejection of turn-of-the-century fourth-wall Naturalistic acting, determined instead to distance the audience, expose all theatrical elements, and acknowledge the Actor-alongside-Character, in an effort to induce conscious socio-political change. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: H. Anderson-Boll Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes This course is for advanced acting/directing students who have successfully completed Acting 200.
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THEA 307 - Directing 2 Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 hours Attribute: 4HU During first module, students will be introduced to different modes of textual analysis and how these lead to key artistic choices in rehearsal. Assignments will focus on careful play reading, staging and coaching actors. During the second module, classes will monitor the progress of student-directed one act plays to be performed in the Little Theater. Enrollment Limit: 6 Instructor: P. Moser Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 309 - Theater of the Millenium This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : English Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU This class will explore millenial dramatic literature written by living American playwrights: Tony Kushner, George Wolfe, Anna DeVeare Smith, Emily Mann, Horton Foote, Jose Rivera, Oliver Mayer, Eve Ensler, August Wilson, Maria Irene Fornes, Adrienne Kennedy, Amiri Baraka, Kia Corthron, and Suzann Lori-Parks among others. Plays will be contextualized and complemented by critical and historical readings. In addition to discussions and written assignments, scene work will be an important component of the class. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: C. Jackson-Smith Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 317 - Directing 2: Texts and Concepts Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours Attribute: 4 HU First Semester. This class will engage students in the detailed analysis, and research of dramatic texts, in order to develop advanced skills in interpretation and conceptualization. Extensive readings will introduce formal, transactional, behavioral and psychoanalytic modes of analysis. Plays examined will include major works by Shakespeare, Williams, Chekhov, and Pinter. Weekly response papers and research assignments will culminate in a final twenty-page concept term paper and oral presentation. This is a non-performance, reading/writing intensive seminar. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: P. Moser Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 318 - Imagistic Theater: A Workshop Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours Attribute: 1-3HU New course added 12.07.12.
“Imagistic Theater” is a “special topics” class whose specific focus varies from year to year. In the Spring 2013 semester the course will examine the way sight and sound interact with one another in a wide variety of “site specific” and “found” spaces. We will explore the many ways in which the spatial (and temporal) dimensions of live performance can radically expand and contract in venues which lack the defining “frame” of a proscenium stage or other conventional forms of theatre architecture. This course is taught on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: R. Copeland Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 320 - Special Projects Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-4 hours Attribute: 1-4HU Special Projects designed with approval of the faculty member. Instructor: D. James Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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THEA 341 - Directing Project Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 1-3 hours Attribute: 1-3HU Individual study in directing. Student directors will meet weekly with a faculty advisor to discuss and monitor their projects through the various stages of production: script analysis, concept, design, casting, rehearsals, tech and performance. Enrollment Limit: 6 Instructor: C. Jackson-Smith, P. Moser, Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Students must first gain Theater Department approval for their project, at which time a faculty advisor will be assigned. Applications available in the program office, are due April 1st.
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THEA 420 - Honors Project Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 2-6 hours Attribute: 2-6HU Intensive independent work in theater on a research thesis or creative project to be decided upon in consultation with an advisor. Instructor: H. Anderson Boll, R. Copeland, C. Jackson-Smith, P. Moser, Staff, M. Wright Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program.
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THEA 995 - Private Reading Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 0.5-3 hours Attribute: 0.5-3HU Signed permission of the instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: H. Anderson Boll, R. Copeland, J. Cuthbertson, J. Emeka, C. Flaharty, C. Jackson-Smith, P. Moser, Staff, M. Wright Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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TWS 401 - Honors Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester Credits (Range): 3-4 Hours Attribute: 3-4 SSCI Honors is open to students by invitation of the department. Instructor: M. Blecher Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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XART 200 - Space and Time: Malleable and Expressive This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : TBD by faculty advisors in the arts Next Offered: Fall 2012 Semester Offered: Fall Credits (Range): 3 Attribute: 3 ARHU This OASIS course is a nine-week interdisciplinary experience using the seminar and studio class modes of learning. We will critically examine how the foundational elements of space and time function within the distinct but related artistic traditions and media forms in music, cinema, and theatrical/dance performance. This course will integrate the resources of the art museum, and is a critical studies course. Enrollment Limit: 18 Instructor: T. Lopez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Required for OASIS program. Restricted to OASIS program. Consent required. Cross List Information OASIS Progam |
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XART 300 - OASIS: Oberlin Arts Intensive This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : TBD by faculty advisors in the arts. Next Offered: Fall 2012 Semester Offered: Fall Credits (Range): 4 Attribute: 4 ARHU The capstone for the OASIS Program, this course blends creative work, evaluative discussion, written responses, and critical assessment. We begin and end with two weeks of intensive workshops on narrative performance with guest artists Raymond Bobgan and Chris Seibert. Assignments include readings related to and critical assessment of the creative work developed in other OASIS courses. Students will create an online portfolio of artistic work and responsive writing. AMAM will serve as a resource. Enrollment Limit: 18 Instructor: G. Pingree Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Required for OASIS program. Restricted to OASIS program; consent required. Previous focused work in the arts: performance (theater/dance), music, video, creative writing, visual arts, Consent of Instructor Required. Interviews/auditions will be conducted in late February and early March of 2012; contact Nusha.Martynuk@oberlin.edu to schedule. Cross List Information OASIS Progam |
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