How can we use psychology to understand stereotypes of marginalized groups, systems of oppression and privilege, and institutionalized forms of prejudice and discrimination (e.g., racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, ableism)? This advanced seminar provides an overview of the social psychological study of stereotyping and prejudice. Using theories, concepts, and methodologies of psychological science, this course will examine how the psychological factors underlying experiences of stereotyping and prejudice impact diverse groups at individual and group levels.

For honors candidates in theater and dance. Open only to senior theater and dance majors who have been approved by the department Chair. Fall semester. The Department.

How to handle overenrollment: null

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Advanced research and/or creative project work with accompanying documentation.

Independent reading course. Admission with consent of the instructor, and upon approval of an appropriate, original course of study. Approval is not guaranteed. A special topics course should be contemplated and approved in the semester prior to undertaking it. Fall and spring semesters. The Department.

How to handle overenrollment: null

This course is intended for Theater and Dance majors and other advanced students who have completed a 300-level course within the department and who wish to pursue a self-defined project. Students intending to elect this course must submit to the department Chair and a potential faculty advisor a written rationale connecting the proposed independent study to prior preparation within the department's curriculum.

This playwriting course is designed for students with prior writing experience who are ready to dive more deeply into the art and craft of writing full-length plays across multiple genres in an advanced workshop setting.

This is an advanced-level course in contemporary dance technique with a primary focus on movement practice. Using the studio as a laboratory, we will embody increasingly complex and dynamic movement that investigates clarity, freedom, adaptability, and artistry. Additionally, contemporary dance’s roots and influences will be acknowledged and applied through movement exploration. These include the borrowing and fusing of movement vocabularies from jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, and improvisational dance forms like contact improvisation.

An investigative look at clothes and style through the lens of costume design, rooted in cultural, socio-economic and political landscapes. In this course, students are introduced to fashion in history and the core principles of costume design for performance. Assignments consist of reading, research, and design presentations. No previous design experience is required. Limited to 14 students. Fall semester. Professor Lee.

How to handle overenrollment: Priority given to THDA majors, first-years, and sophomores.

An investigation of different performing spaces from the past, present and future. In this course, students are introduced to various space designs for performance, including plays, operas, musical theater, dance, film and television, and concerts. Built on the understanding of performance spaces, students explore the relationship between performers and audience, and audience experience. Students will also learn the creative process of visual response to language and ideas.

What if dance was more than just movement? What if it were history, resistance, and storytelling--embodied? In this course, we will explore dance as a force that shapes culture, challenges norms, and brings people together. From sacred rituals to viral dance trends, from concert stages to underground clubs, students will examine how movement speaks louder than words and the artistic innovations that shape it. We will investigate dance as a tool for activism, a mirror of society, and a global language of expression that transcends borders.

This course provides students with exposure to unconventional theatrical forms, encompassing works from diverse backgrounds, including those of femme, queer, and BIPOC makers, among others. Through engaging in performances of non-traditional plays/pieces and the development of experimental works, students will cultivate their own performance skills. This course actively encourages artistic innovation, fostering an appreciation for the rich tapestry of possibilities within modern and experimental theater. The course concludes with students sharing prepared pieces.