Introduces nonmajors to theater as a performing art through a wide variety of theatrical experiences including attending live performances and creating original plays. Topics include major styles of theater throughout history and the roles of director, actor, and designer in the contemporary theater. Recommended for first- and second-year students. (Gen.Ed. AL)

Introduces nonmajors to theater as a performing art through a wide variety of theatrical experiences including attending live performances and creating original plays. Topics include major styles of theater throughout history and the roles of director, actor, and designer in the contemporary theater. Recommended for first- and second-year students. (Gen.Ed. AL)

Training of the actor's voice using a progression of psycho-physical exercises developed by Kristin Linklater. Emphasis on freeing the body and voice from habitual tensions and patterns. Prerequisites: THEATER 140, consent of instructor.

Tutorial projects in design theory and conceptualization and the solving of related technical problems. Over a three-year period, the course covers lighting technology, technical and artistic problem solving, graphics, research, critical and analytical skills, visual light lab projects, and portfolio development. Design, assistant design, and technical assignments on Department of Theater productions.

Introduction to the art and craft of theatrical sound design. Lecture topics will include the physical characteristics and behavior of sound. Projects will expose students to the tools of music and sound creation and development, as well as an introduction to sound system basics. Students will get handson experience by working on load-ins and strikes for Department productions.

Vocabulary, grammar, discussion, readings, speaking practice. Some cultural and historical background. Weekly essays in Swedish. Prerequisites: SWEDISH 110 and 120 or 230.

Introduction to Swedish for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Reading, speaking, and writing emphasized. SWEDISH 110 or equivalent is prerequisite for SWEDISH 120.

For incoming STPEC majors. Introduces STPEC's requirements and vision, organized around concepts students will encounter in STPEC courses. Focused on understanding the methodologies of social theory, political economy, and history, and issues of race, gender, global inequality, and the postcolonial world.

For incoming STPEC majors. Introduces STPEC's requirements and vision, organized around concepts students will encounter in STPEC courses. Focused on understanding the methodologies of social theory, political economy, and history, and issues of race, gender, global inequality, and the postcolonial world.

A four credit honors seminar for senior STPEC students who have completed STPEC 391H with a grade of C or better. Seminar topic changes each semester. See SPIRE schedule, contact department, or see STPEC Program web-site
(www.umass.edu/stpec) for current description.